Huntsman Corporation (HUN)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
$13.25
-3.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.31B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.48
+4.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 914% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $5.68B). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs -5.0%. HUN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HUN
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.8%
Fair Value
$24.17
Current Price
$13.25
$10.92 discount
Margin of Safety
+14.1%
Fair Value
$114.19
Current Price
$100.48
$13.71 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HUN
The strongest argument for HUN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HUN
The primary concerns for HUN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUN profiles as a turnaround stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
RIO is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. HUN offers better value entry with a 41.8% margin of safety. 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.
Huntsman Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells differentiated organic chemicals globally. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Visit Website →Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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