Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$131.72
+1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $17.53B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$14.15
-0.42%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $61.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 3021% more annual revenue ($218.07B vs $6.99B). VALE leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs 0.8%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.31. DD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
DD
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
+76.7%
Fair Value
$74.64
Current Price
$14.15
$60.49 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 149.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.0% revenue growth
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 55.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DD scores higher overall (61/100 vs 57/100). VALE offers better value entry with a 76.7% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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