Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$49.76
+2.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.82B
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$109.61
+0.62%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 133% more annual revenue ($16.12B vs $6.92B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs -0.4%. PPG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. PPG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
PPG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
+16.0%
Fair Value
$155.95
Current Price
$109.61
$46.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
4.2% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. A P/E of 127.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while PPG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
DD generates stronger free cash flow (130M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PPG scores higher overall (60/100 vs 45/100). 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.
Dupont De Nemours Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly known as DuPont, is an American company formed by the merger of Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company on August 31, 2017, and the subsequent spinoffs of Dow Inc. and Corteva. Prior to the spinoffs it was the world's largest chemical company in terms of sales.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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