Huntsman Corporation (HUN)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$13.25
-3.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.31B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Huntsman Corporation generates 1963% more annual revenue ($5.68B vs $275.46M). HUN leads profitability with a -5.0% profit margin vs -31.2%. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
HUN
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.8%
Fair Value
$24.17
Current Price
$13.25
$10.92 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.1% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
HUN generates stronger free cash flow (19M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (50/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "Hold" 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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