Chemours Co (CC)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
CC
Chemours Co
$26.34
+2.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.95B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.36
+3.22%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $71.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 3599% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $5.81B). VALE leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -6.7%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CC
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.7%
Fair Value
$47.42
Current Price
$26.34
$21.08 discount
Margin of Safety
+81.5%
Fair Value
$94.06
Current Price
$16.36
$77.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.8x book value
Operating margin of 2.0%
ROE of -93.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CC
CC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CC
The primary concerns for CC are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CC profiles as a turnaround stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (723M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 35/100). CC offers better value entry with a 55.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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