Corteva Inc (CTVA)vsICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)
CTVA
Corteva Inc
$80.53
-1.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $55.98B
ICL
ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd
$5.36
-3.07%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corteva Inc generates 131% more annual revenue ($17.81B vs $7.71B). CTVA leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs 4.0%. CTVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.32. ICL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CTVA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
ICL
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CTVA.
Margin of Safety
+0.5%
Fair Value
$5.78
Current Price
$5.36
$0.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 30.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 51.6% YoY
16.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 1.2%
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTVA
The strongest argument for CTVA centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ICL
The strongest argument for ICL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CTVA
The primary concerns for CTVA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ICL
The primary concerns for ICL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTVA profiles as a value stock while ICL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ICL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
ICL is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
ICL generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ICL scores higher overall (59/100 vs 52/100) and 16.5% 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.
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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