Chemours Co (CC)vsEcolab Inc (ECL)
CC
Chemours Co
$15.03
-0.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.26B
ECL
Ecolab Inc
$276.18
+1.69%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $80.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecolab Inc generates 191% more annual revenue ($16.84B vs $5.80B). ECL leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs -5.2%. CC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. ECL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CC
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
ECL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.2%
Fair Value
$17.20
Current Price
$15.03
$2.17 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ECL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 1.1%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -103.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.3% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CC
The strongest argument for CC centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : ECL
The strongest argument for ECL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CC
The primary concerns for CC are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : ECL
The primary concerns for ECL are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CC profiles as a turnaround stock while ECL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
ECL is growing revenue faster at 9.7% — sustainability is the question.
ECL generates stronger free cash flow (489M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ECL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 35/100). 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.
Chemours Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
The Chemours Company offers high performance chemicals in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Ecolab Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Ecolab Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is an American corporation that develops and offers services, technology and systems that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene in a wide variety of applications. It helps organizations both private market as well as public treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but also for use in food, healthcare, hospitality related safety and industry.
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