Ascent Industries Co (ACNT)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
ACNT
Ascent Industries Co
$15.00
+1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $133.16M
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$99.96
+0.57%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $167.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 73869% more annual revenue ($61.79B vs $83.54M). RIO leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs -5.3%. ACNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ACNT
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
RIO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ACNT.
Margin of Safety
+29.2%
Fair Value
$138.61
Current Price
$99.96
$38.65 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
15.5% revenue growth
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 28.1%. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ACNT
The primary concerns for ACNT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACNT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RIO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
ACNT is growing revenue faster at 37.6% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins and 15.5% revenue growth. 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.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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