Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$142.44
-1.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.65B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$101.10
+1.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $158.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 793% more annual revenue ($61.79B vs $6.92B). RIO leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs -0.4%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
RIO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
+29.4%
Fair Value
$138.95
Current Price
$101.10
$37.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
15.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 120.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while RIO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
RIO is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins and 15.5% revenue growth. 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.
Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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