James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
JHX
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
$31.04
+0.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.02B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$184.61
-1.59%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $162.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 192% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $5.41B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 2.7%. JHX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
JHX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 63.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Trading at 12.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JHX
The strongest argument for JHX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 63.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JHX
The primary concerns for JHX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 141.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JHX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
JHX is growing revenue faster at 63.9% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
James Hardie Industries plc manufactures and sells fiber cement, gypsum fiber and cement bonded construction products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines and Canada. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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