Corteva Inc (CTVA)vsICL Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)
CTVA
Corteva Inc
$77.46
+1.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $50.64B
ICL
ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd
$5.60
-4.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corteva Inc generates 141% more annual revenue ($17.89B vs $7.41B). CTVA leads profitability with a 6.5% profit margin vs 3.5%. CTVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. CTVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CTVA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
ICL
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-73.4%
Fair Value
$44.32
Current Price
$77.46
$33.14 premium
Margin of Safety
-24.5%
Fair Value
$4.62
Current Price
$5.60
$0.98 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 23.7%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 39.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.8% — below average capital efficiency
6.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTVA
The strongest argument for CTVA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ICL
The strongest argument for ICL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CTVA
The primary concerns for CTVA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ICL
The primary concerns for ICL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ICL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
ICL is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
ICL generates stronger free cash flow (45M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AGRICULTURAL INPUTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CTVA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. 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.
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
ICL Group Ltd, is a company specialized in minerals and chemical products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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