Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$39.64
-8.56%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.27B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$11.59
+1.22%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $49.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 4601% more annual revenue ($215.83B vs $4.59B). VALE leads profitability with a 1.0% profit margin vs -3.0%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.27. CLMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CLMT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
VALE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.0%
Fair Value
$15.11
Current Price
$39.64
$24.53 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.1%
Fair Value
$72.79
Current Price
$11.59
$61.20 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 40.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 562.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -1172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -4.6%
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLMT
The strongest argument for CLMT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 40.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 72.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
CLMT is growing revenue faster at 40.8% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLMT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 51/100) and 40.8% revenue growth. VALE offers better value entry with a 76.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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