Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsNACCO Industries Inc (NC)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$28.21
-2.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.58B
NC
NACCO Industries Inc
$39.70
-0.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $300.42M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Peabody Energy Corp generates 1340% more annual revenue ($4.01B vs $278.48M). NC leads profitability with a 6.2% profit margin vs -4.6%. NC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
BTU
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
NC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 77.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 62.6%
Currently unprofitable
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
6.2% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NC
The strongest argument for NC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NC
The primary concerns for NC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while NC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
BTU is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
BTU generates stronger free cash flow (258M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 41/100). 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.
Peabody Energy Corp
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
NACCO Industries Inc
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
NACCO Industries, Inc., is involved in the mining and natural resources businesses. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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