Huntsman Corporation (HUN)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$9.54
+0.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.68B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$4.42
-3.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $768.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Huntsman Corporation generates 93% more annual revenue ($5.90B vs $3.06B). HUN leads profitability with a -3.0% profit margin vs -19.2%. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
HUN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TROX
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-18.9%
Fair Value
$11.83
Current Price
$9.54
$2.29 premium
Margin of Safety
+75.8%
Fair Value
$34.73
Current Price
$4.42
$30.31 discount
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
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -47.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUN profiles as a turnaround stock while TROX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
TROX generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100) and 14.1% revenue growth. TROX offers better value entry with a 75.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
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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