Air Products and Chemicals Inc (APD)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
APD
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
$306.66
-0.39%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $67.00B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$55.83
+1.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 27% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $12.60B). TX leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs -0.4%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
APD
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APD
The strongest argument for APD centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APD
The primary concerns for APD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APD profiles as a turnaround stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
TX is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
APD generates stronger free cash flow (310M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is an American international corporation whose principal business is selling gases and chemicals for industrial uses. Air Products' headquarters is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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