Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$39.64
-8.56%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.27B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$344.10
-1.41%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $80.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sherwin-Williams Co generates 443% more annual revenue ($24.91B vs $4.59B). SHW leads profitability with a 10.7% profit margin vs -3.0%. CLMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CLMT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SHW
Buy56
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
-7.6%
Fair Value
$337.95
Current Price
$344.10
$6.15 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
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
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
0.9% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
CLMT is growing revenue faster at 40.8% — sustainability is the question.
SHW generates stronger free cash flow (976M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLMT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 56/100) 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sherwin Williams Company is a Cleveland, Ohio based company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America and Europe.
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