Ascent Industries Co (ACNT)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
ACNT
Ascent Industries Co
$15.00
+1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $133.16M
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$323.31
+1.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $78.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sherwin-Williams Co generates 29120% more annual revenue ($24.41B vs $83.54M). SHW leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. ACNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
ACNT
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ACNT.
Margin of Safety
+2.3%
Fair Value
$330.90
Current Price
$323.31
$7.59 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 70 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
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
Moderate valuation
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 20.2x book value
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 : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ACNT
The primary concerns for ACNT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACNT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
ACNT is growing revenue faster at 37.6% — sustainability is the question.
SHW generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHW scores higher overall (60/100 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sherwin Williams Company is a Cleveland, Ohio based company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America and Europe.
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