Corteva Inc (CTVA)vsFMC Corporation (FMC)
CTVA
Corteva Inc
$79.34
-0.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $53.41B
FMC
FMC Corporation
$13.94
-4.19%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corteva Inc generates 402% more annual revenue ($17.40B vs $3.47B). CTVA leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs -64.6%. CTVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. CTVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CTVA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
FMC
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$81.90
Current Price
$79.34
$2.56 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FMC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 27.4% YoY
Generating 4.2B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 1.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTVA
The strongest argument for CTVA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FMC
The strongest argument for FMC centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CTVA
The primary concerns for CTVA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : FMC
The primary concerns for FMC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTVA profiles as a value stock while FMC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CTVA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
CTVA is growing revenue faster at -1.7% — sustainability is the question.
CTVA generates stronger free cash flow (4.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CTVA scores higher overall (52/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Corteva Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
Corteva, Inc. (also known as Corteva Agriscience) is a major American agricultural chemical and seed company that was the agricultural unit of DowDuPont prior to being spun off as an independent public company.
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BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
FMC Corporation (Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation) is an American chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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