Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsNACCO Industries Inc (NC)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$37.68
-1.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.53B
NC
NACCO Industries Inc
$51.28
-2.47%
ENERGY · Cap: $376.36M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Peabody Energy Corp generates 1311% more annual revenue ($3.96B vs $280.84M). NC leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs -0.8%. NC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BTU
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
NC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BTU.
Margin of Safety
-102.3%
Fair Value
$26.59
Current Price
$51.28
$24.69 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of -0.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.0%
Earnings declined 8.3%
Currently unprofitable
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 16.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NC
The strongest argument for NC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 24.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NC
The primary concerns for NC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while NC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
NC is growing revenue faster at 24.3% — sustainability is the question.
BTU generates stronger free cash flow (125M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NC scores higher overall (58/100 vs 33/100) and 24.3% revenue growth. 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.
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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