Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsLinde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$39.64
-8.56%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.27B
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 689% more annual revenue ($36.24B vs $4.59B). LIN leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -3.0%. CLMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. CLMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CLMT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LIN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.0%
Fair Value
$15.11
Current Price
$39.64
$24.53 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
Revenue surging 40.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 562.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 28.0%
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -1172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -4.6%
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 : CLMT
The strongest argument for CLMT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 40.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LIN
The primary concerns for LIN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LIN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
CLMT is growing revenue faster at 40.8% — sustainability is the question.
LIN generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLMT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 54/100) and 40.8% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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