Synalloy Corporation (ACNT)vsDow Inc (DOW)
ACNT
Synalloy Corporation
$12.93
+0.86%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $114.77M
DOW
Dow Inc
$39.62
+3.42%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $27.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dow Inc generates 53232% more annual revenue ($39.97B vs $74.94M). ACNT leads profitability with a 1.2% profit margin vs -6.6%. ACNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. ACNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
ACNT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
DOW
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 88.9% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.2% margin — thin
ROE of -6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -13.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACNT
The strongest argument for ACNT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. 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 Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DOW
The primary concerns for DOW are Debt/Equity, 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.
DOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
ACNT is growing revenue faster at 3.5% — sustainability is the question.
ACNT generates stronger free cash flow (-196,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACNT scores higher overall (52/100 vs 39/100). 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.
Synalloy Corporation
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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other CHEMICALS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?