Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$46.33
+2.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.99B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$321.95
+2.63%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $77.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sherwin-Williams Co generates 244% more annual revenue ($23.57B vs $6.85B). SHW leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs -11.4%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3503.5%
Fair Value
$1.43
Current Price
$46.33
$44.90 premium
Margin of Safety
-237.9%
Fair Value
$92.84
Current Price
$321.95
$229.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 17.2x book value
1.4% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 215.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
SHW is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
SHW generates stronger free cash flow (862M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHW scores higher overall (54/100 vs 49/100). 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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