Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$49.76
+2.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.82B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$316.82
-1.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $78.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sherwin-Williams Co generates 246% more annual revenue ($23.94B vs $6.92B). SHW leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs -0.4%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
SHW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
+10.9%
Fair Value
$359.21
Current Price
$316.82
$42.39 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 61 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 127.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while SHW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
SHW is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
DD generates stronger free cash flow (130M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHW scores higher overall (56/100 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.
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.
Sherwin-Williams Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sherwin Williams Company is a Cleveland, Ohio based company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America and Europe.
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