Century Aluminum Company (CENX)vsLinde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)
CENX
Century Aluminum Company
$33.47
+11.31%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.43B
LIN
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
$515.25
-1.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $236.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Linde plc Ordinary Shares generates 1259% more annual revenue ($36.24B vs $2.67B). CENX leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. CENX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. CENX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
CENX
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
LIN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.1%
Fair Value
$30.69
Current Price
$33.47
$2.78 premium
Margin of Safety
-61.9%
Fair Value
$318.30
Current Price
$515.25
$196.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Earnings expanding 1010.0% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 28.0%
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 10.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENX
The strongest argument for CENX centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.6% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LIN
The strongest argument for LIN centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 28.0%.
Bear Case : CENX
The primary concerns for CENX are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LIN
The primary concerns for LIN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENX profiles as a growth stock while LIN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
CENX is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
LIN generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CENX scores higher overall (84/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 22.6% margins and 19.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Century Aluminum Company
BASIC MATERIALS · ALUMINUM · USA
Century Aluminum Company produces standard quality and value-added primary aluminum products in the United States and Iceland. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Linde plc is a multinational chemical company. It is the largest industrial gas company by market share and revenue. It serves customers in the healthcare, petroleum refining, manufacturing, food, beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel making, aerospace, chemicals, electronics and water treatment industries. The company's primary business is the manufacturing and distribution of atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, rare gases, and process gases, including carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene.
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