Chemours Co (CC)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
CC
Chemours Co
$15.03
-0.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.26B
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$105.50
+0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 183% more annual revenue ($16.42B vs $5.80B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs -5.2%. CC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. PPG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CC
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
PPG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$17.20
Current Price
$15.03
$2.17 premium
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$129.29
Current Price
$105.50
$23.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 1.1%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -103.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CC
The strongest argument for CC centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : CC
The primary concerns for CC are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CC profiles as a turnaround stock while PPG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
PPG generates stronger free cash flow (446M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PPG scores higher overall (57/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Chemours Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
The Chemours Company offers high performance chemicals in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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