Corteva Inc (CTVA)vsICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)
CTVA
Corteva Inc
$79.34
-0.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $53.41B
ICL
ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd
$5.19
-1.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corteva Inc generates 143% more annual revenue ($17.40B vs $7.15B). CTVA leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs 3.2%. CTVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. CTVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CTVA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
ICL
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$81.90
Current Price
$79.34
$2.56 discount
Margin of Safety
-236.3%
Fair Value
$1.71
Current Price
$5.19
$3.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Generating 4.2B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 1.7%
Moderate valuation
1.7% earnings growth
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.2% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTVA
The strongest argument for CTVA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ICL
The strongest argument for ICL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CTVA
The primary concerns for CTVA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ICL
The primary concerns for ICL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
ICL is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
CTVA generates stronger free cash flow (4.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CTVA scores higher overall (52/100 vs 45/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Corteva Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
Corteva, Inc. (also known as Corteva Agriscience) is a major American agricultural chemical and seed company that was the agricultural unit of DowDuPont prior to being spun off as an independent public company.
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BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
ICL Group Ltd, is a company specialized in minerals and chemical products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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