Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock (FRD)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
FRD
Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock
$40.48
-1.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $302.79M
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$57.10
+0.39%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 2028% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $752.11M). TX leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs 3.6%. FRD trades at a lower P/E of 10.9x. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FRD
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$35.33
Current Price
$40.48
$5.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 78.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 152.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FRD
The strongest argument for FRD centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 78.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FRD
The primary concerns for FRD are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FRD profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FRD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
FRD is growing revenue faster at 78.1% — sustainability is the question.
FRD generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100). FRD offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Friedman Industries, Incorporated is engaged in the steel processing, pipe fabrication and processing, and steel and pipe distribution businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Longview, Texas.
Visit Website →Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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