Ascent Industries Co (ACNT)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
ACNT
Ascent Industries Co
$15.00
+1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $133.16M
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$105.50
+0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 19557% more annual revenue ($16.42B vs $83.54M). PPG leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs -5.3%. ACNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. PPG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ACNT
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
PPG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ACNT.
Margin of Safety
-1.4%
Fair Value
$129.29
Current Price
$105.50
$23.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 37.6% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 89.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACNT
The strongest argument for ACNT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 37.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : ACNT
The primary concerns for ACNT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACNT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PPG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
ACNT is growing revenue faster at 37.6% — sustainability is the question.
PPG generates stronger free cash flow (446M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PPG scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100). 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 · SPECIALTY 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.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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