Gevo Inc (GEVO)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
GEVO
Gevo Inc
$1.45
-0.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $365.12M
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$116.76
+0.69%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $27.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 9143% more annual revenue ($16.12B vs $174.42M). PPG leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs -19.4%. PPG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
GEVO
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
PPG
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GEVO.
Margin of Safety
-2.9%
Fair Value
$127.34
Current Price
$116.76
$10.58 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 47.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.2% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GEVO
The strongest argument for GEVO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 47.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : GEVO
The primary concerns for GEVO are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GEVO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PPG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
GEVO is growing revenue faster at 47.5% — sustainability is the question.
GEVO generates stronger free cash flow (-30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PPG scores higher overall (58/100 vs 40/100). 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.
Gevo Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuel company. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Visit Website →PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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