Huntsman Corporation (HUN)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$10.82
+3.94%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.81B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$7.35
+4.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Huntsman Corporation generates 96% more annual revenue ($5.68B vs $2.90B). HUN leads profitability with a -5.0% profit margin vs -16.2%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
HUN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
TROX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -29.2% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -5.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
TROX generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (50/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Huntsman Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Visit Website →Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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