Braskem SA Class A (BAK)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
BAK
Braskem SA Class A
$3.88
-15.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.55B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$7.35
+4.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Braskem SA Class A generates 2445% more annual revenue ($73.77B vs $2.90B). BAK leads profitability with a -7.1% profit margin vs -16.2%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BAK
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
TROX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -549.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 18.6%
Earnings declined 95.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -29.2% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -5.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAK
PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BAK
The primary concerns for BAK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
TROX generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (50/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Braskem SA Class A
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Braskem SA produces and markets thermoplastic resins. The company is headquartered in Camaari, Brazil.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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