Albemarle Corp (ALB)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
ALB
Albemarle Corp
$117.52
-3.76%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $15.29B
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$105.50
+0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 178% more annual revenue ($16.42B vs $5.91B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 3.8%. ALB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. ALB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ALB
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PPG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.7%
Fair Value
$111.22
Current Price
$117.52
$6.30 premium
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 31.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALB
The strongest argument for ALB centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 31.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.79 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 : ALB
The primary concerns for ALB are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 479.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALB profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PPG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
ALB is growing revenue faster at 31.1% — sustainability is the question.
ALB generates stronger free cash flow (638M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ALB scores higher overall (63/100 vs 57/100) and 31.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Albemarle Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Albemarle Corporation is a fine chemical manufacturing company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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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