Dow Inc (DOW)vsHuntsman Corporation (HUN)
DOW
Dow Inc
$30.09
-1.18%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.56B
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$11.96
+4.64%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dow Inc generates 591% more annual revenue ($39.33B vs $5.69B). HUN leads profitability with a -5.8% profit margin vs -7.2%. HUN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. HUN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
DOW
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
HUN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.5%
Fair Value
$27.76
Current Price
$30.09
$2.33 premium
Margin of Safety
-22.7%
Fair Value
$11.46
Current Price
$11.96
$0.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.0%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.1% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DOW
The strongest argument for DOW centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DOW
The primary concerns for DOW are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
HUN is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
DOW generates stronger free cash flow (699M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HUN scores higher overall (52/100 vs 40/100). 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.
Dow Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Dow Inc. is an American commodity chemical company. The company is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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