Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
HMY
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
$15.06
-3.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.51B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.36
+3.22%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $71.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 165% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $81.15B). HMY leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 7.3%. HMY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.03. HMY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
HMY
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.1%
Fair Value
$103.58
Current Price
$15.06
$88.52 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
No major concerns identified
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMY
The strongest argument for HMY centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 33.3%. Revenue growth of 19.5% 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 : HMY
No major red flags identified for HMY, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HMY profiles as a growth stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
HMY is growing revenue faster at 19.5% — sustainability is the question.
HMY generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HMY scores higher overall (80/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins and 19.5% revenue growth. VALE offers better value entry with a 81.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is engaged in the exploration, extraction and processing of gold in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. The company is headquartered in Randfontein, South Africa.
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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