Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsHighway Holdings Limited (HIHO)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$67.17
+0.83%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.48B
HIHO
Highway Holdings Limited
$0.90
-1.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.18M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 168249% more annual revenue ($8.85B vs $5.26M). CMC leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -28.1%. CMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 12.25. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CMC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
HIHO
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CMC.
Margin of Safety
-61.0%
Fair Value
$0.59
Current Price
$0.90
$0.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 112.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Revenue surging 29.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HIHO
The strongest argument for HIHO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 29.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HIHO
The primary concerns for HIHO are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
HIHO is growing revenue faster at 29.2% — sustainability is the question.
CMC generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor METAL FABRICATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Highway Holdings Limited
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Highway Holdings Limited manufactures and supplies metal, plastic, electrical and electronic components, subassemblies and finished products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
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