Celanese Corporation (CE)vsHuntsman Corporation (HUN)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$56.07
-1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.37B
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$10.82
+3.94%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 68% more annual revenue ($9.54B vs $5.68B). HUN leads profitability with a -5.0% profit margin vs -12.2%. HUN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
CE
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
HUN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 28.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CE
The primary concerns for CE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
CE is growing revenue faster at -6.5% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (168M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (48/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Celanese Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.
Huntsman Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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