Corteva Inc (CTVA)vsThe Mosaic Company (MOS)
CTVA
Corteva Inc
$80.53
-1.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $55.98B
MOS
The Mosaic Company
$24.48
-3.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Corteva Inc generates 45% more annual revenue ($17.81B vs $12.25B). CTVA leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs -5.2%. CTVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.32. MOS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
CTVA
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
MOS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CTVA.
Margin of Safety
+53.4%
Fair Value
$66.82
Current Price
$24.48
$42.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 30.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 239.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 1.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTVA
The strongest argument for CTVA centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MOS
The strongest argument for MOS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CTVA
The primary concerns for CTVA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MOS
The primary concerns for MOS are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTVA profiles as a value stock while MOS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MOS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
CTVA is growing revenue faster at -1.2% — sustainability is the question.
MOS generates stronger free cash flow (-153M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CTVA scores higher overall (52/100 vs 52/100). MOS offers better value entry with a 53.4% 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.
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
The Mosaic Company is a Fortune 500 company based in Tampa, Florida which mines phosphate and potash, and operates through segments such as international distribution and Mosaic Fertilizantes.
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