Dupont De Nemours Inc (DD)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
$142.44
-1.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.65B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$199.06
+3.12%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $162.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 128% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $6.92B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs -0.4%. DD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DD
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DD
The strongest argument for DD centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DD
The primary concerns for DD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 120.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DD profiles as a turnaround stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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