Gevo Inc (GEVO)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
GEVO
Gevo Inc
$1.91
+0.53%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $434.76M
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.36
+3.22%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $71.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 133705% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $160.58M). VALE leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -21.1%. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
GEVO
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GEVO.
Margin of Safety
+81.5%
Fair Value
$94.06
Current Price
$16.36
$77.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 696.0% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GEVO
The strongest argument for GEVO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 696.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GEVO
The primary concerns for GEVO are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GEVO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GEVO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
GEVO is growing revenue faster at 696.0% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (723M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Strong 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 →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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