Huntsman Corporation (HUN)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$11.96
+4.64%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.10B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$41.65
+9.34%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Huntsman Corporation generates 1538% more annual revenue ($5.69B vs $347.57M). HUN leads profitability with a -5.8% profit margin vs -20.5%. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HUN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
MP
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.7%
Fair Value
$11.46
Current Price
$11.96
$0.50 premium
Margin of Safety
-11.4%
Fair Value
$37.04
Current Price
$41.65
$4.61 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Revenue surging 118.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 118.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUN profiles as a turnaround stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.86 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 118.6% — sustainability is the question.
MP generates stronger free cash flow (-79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (52/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Huntsman Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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