Celanese Corporation (CE)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$46.09
+0.81%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.88B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$4.42
-3.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $768.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 218% more annual revenue ($9.71B vs $3.06B). CE leads profitability with a -12.0% profit margin vs -19.2%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
TROX
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.7%
Fair Value
$86.13
Current Price
$46.09
$40.04 discount
Margin of Safety
+75.8%
Fair Value
$34.73
Current Price
$4.42
$30.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -26.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 37.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -47.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CE
The primary concerns for CE are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CE profiles as a turnaround stock while TROX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (52/100 vs 45/100) and 18.7% revenue growth. CE offers better value entry with a 29.7% margin of safety. 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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