USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$16.64
+0.24%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.62B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$51.95
+1.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
UVV leads profitability with a 3.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. UVV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
USAR
Avoid22
out of 100
Grade: F
UVV
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for USAR.
Margin of Safety
+74.6%
Fair Value
$207.79
Current Price
$51.95
$155.84 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : USAR
USAR has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
UVV is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
UVV generates stronger free cash flow (95M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UVV scores higher overall (61/100 vs 22/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Compare with Other OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?