Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)vsVisteon Corp (VC)
HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
$26.70
-4.40%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $34.64B
VC
Visteon Corp
$117.46
-3.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR generates 575312% more annual revenue ($21.80T vs $3.79B). VC leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs -1.9%. VC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. VC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HMC
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
VC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HMC.
Margin of Safety
-23.5%
Fair Value
$82.36
Current Price
$117.46
$35.10 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 235.6B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.7% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% revenue growth
4.4% margin — thin
Earnings declined 53.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMC
The strongest argument for HMC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VC
The strongest argument for VC centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HMC
The primary concerns for HMC are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VC
The primary concerns for VC are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HMC profiles as a turnaround stock while VC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
HMC is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
HMC generates stronger free cash flow (235.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VC scores higher overall (52/100 vs 39/100). 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.
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, electrical products, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Visit Website →Visteon Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Visteon Corporation designs, manufactures and manufactures connected car solutions and automotive electronics for vehicle manufacturers around the world. The company is headquartered in Van Buren, Michigan.
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