Celanese Corporation (CE)vsHuntsman Corporation (HUN)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$51.03
-5.45%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.86B
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$14.21
-0.35%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 67% more annual revenue ($9.49B vs $5.69B). HUN leads profitability with a -5.8% profit margin vs -11.6%. HUN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
CE
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
HUN
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+29.1%
Fair Value
$85.47
Current Price
$51.03
$34.44 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.6%
Fair Value
$11.47
Current Price
$14.21
$2.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 28.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -26.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CE
The primary concerns for CE are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.09 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
HUN is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (10M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (49/100 vs 47/100). CE offers better value entry with a 29.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Celanese Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.
Huntsman Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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