Cementos Pacasmayo SAA ADR (CPAC)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
CPAC
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA ADR
$12.54
-0.32%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.07B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.23
-0.33%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 9600% more annual revenue ($218.07B vs $2.25B). CPAC leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 4.8%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. CPAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CPAC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
VALE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value
$12.95
Current Price
$12.54
$0.41 discount
Margin of Safety
+76.8%
Fair Value
$74.92
Current Price
$15.23
$59.69 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 61.5% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
15.4% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CPAC
The strongest argument for CPAC centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CPAC
The primary concerns for CPAC are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPAC profiles as a growth stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
CPAC is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CPAC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 57/100) and 15.4% revenue growth. VALE offers better value entry with a 76.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA, a cement company, produces, distributes and sells cement and cement-related materials in Peru. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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