Ascent Industries Co (ACNT)vsDow Inc (DOW)
ACNT
Ascent Industries Co
$15.52
+0.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $136.93M
DOW
Dow Inc
$30.09
-1.18%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dow Inc generates 51298% more annual revenue ($39.33B vs $76.52M). ACNT leads profitability with a 1.5% profit margin vs -7.2%. ACNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. ACNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ACNT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
DOW
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ACNT.
Margin of Safety
-22.5%
Fair Value
$27.76
Current Price
$30.09
$2.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 8894.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of 0.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACNT
The strongest argument for ACNT centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DOW
The strongest argument for DOW centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ACNT
The primary concerns for ACNT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DOW
The primary concerns for DOW are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACNT profiles as a value stock while DOW is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACNT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
ACNT is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
DOW generates stronger free cash flow (699M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACNT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 40/100). 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.
Ascent Industries Co
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Ascent Industries Co., manufactures and sells specialty metals and chemicals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Dow Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Dow Inc. is an American commodity chemical company. The company is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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