Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsHighway Holdings Limited (HIHO)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$62.41
-2.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.09B
HIHO
Highway Holdings Limited
$0.81
-3.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 113024% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $7.08M). CMC leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs 1.0%. CMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 12.25. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CMC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
HIHO
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.3%
Fair Value
$186.26
Current Price
$62.41
$123.85 discount
Margin of Safety
-578.6%
Fair Value
$0.14
Current Price
$0.81
$0.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 51.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
5.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HIHO
The strongest argument for HIHO centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HIHO
The primary concerns for HIHO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 71.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
CMC is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 34/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Highway Holdings Limited
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Highway Holdings Limited manufactures and supplies metal, plastic, electrical and electronic components, subassemblies and finished products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
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