Stepan Company (SCL)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
SCL
Stepan Company
$50.03
+2.25%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.11B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.36
+3.22%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $71.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 9069% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $2.34B). VALE leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -0.6%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
SCL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+75.2%
Fair Value
$266.45
Current Price
$50.03
$216.42 discount
Margin of Safety
+81.5%
Fair Value
$94.06
Current Price
$16.36
$77.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 49.1% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.6%
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCL
The strongest argument for SCL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SCL
The primary concerns for SCL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCL profiles as a turnaround stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (723M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100). SCL offers better value entry with a 75.2% margin of safety. 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.
Stepan Company
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Stepan Company produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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