Celanese Corporation (CE)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$56.07
-1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.37B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$7.35
+4.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 229% more annual revenue ($9.54B vs $2.90B). CE leads profitability with a -12.2% profit margin vs -16.2%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CE
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
TROX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 48.2% 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -29.2% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -5.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CE
The primary concerns for CE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (168M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (50/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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