Celanese Corporation (CE)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
CE
Celanese Corporation
$56.07
-1.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.37B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$7.01
-4.88%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celanese Corporation generates 229% more annual revenue ($9.54B vs $2.90B). CE leads profitability with a -12.2% profit margin vs -16.2%. TROX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CE
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
TROX
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -22.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -29.2% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -5.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CE
The strongest argument for CE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CE
The primary concerns for CE are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TROX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CE generates stronger free cash flow (168M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TROX scores higher overall (50/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Celanese Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.
Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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