Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$131.72
+1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $17.53B
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$104.93
+0.39%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 135% more annual revenue ($16.42B vs $6.99B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 0.8%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. DD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
DD
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PPG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DD.
Margin of Safety
-1.5%
Fair Value
$129.11
Current Price
$104.93
$24.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 149.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.0% revenue growth
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 55.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
PPG generates stronger free cash flow (446M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DD scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100). 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.
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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