Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL)vsTantech Holdings Ltd (TANH)
EL
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
$73.11
+2.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $26.45B
TANH
Tantech Holdings Ltd
$0.75
+10.81%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.17M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Estee Lauder Companies Inc generates 34845% more annual revenue ($14.67B vs $41.98M). TANH leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs -1.2%. TANH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
EL
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
TANH
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 11.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EL
The strongest argument for EL centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TANH
The strongest argument for TANH centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : EL
The primary concerns for EL are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TANH
The primary concerns for TANH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EL profiles as a turnaround stock while TANH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
EL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
EL is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
EL generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TANH scores higher overall (42/100 vs 41/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.
Visit Website →Tantech Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · China
Tantech Holdings Ltd, develops and manufactures bamboo-based charcoal products for industrial energy, domestic cooking, heating, purification, agriculture and cleaning applications in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lishui, the People's Republic of China.
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