James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
JHX
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
$20.37
-6.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.82B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$92.17
+1.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B generates 4% more annual revenue ($4.58B vs $4.40B). SQM leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 2.7%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
JHX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SQM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-32.8%
Fair Value
$19.58
Current Price
$20.37
$0.79 premium
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$82.67
Current Price
$92.17
$9.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 52.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 64.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JHX
The strongest argument for JHX centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : JHX
The primary concerns for JHX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 84.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SQM
The primary concerns for SQM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JHX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SQM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JHX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
JHX is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (317M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 56/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. 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.
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
James Hardie Industries plc manufactures and sells fiber cement, gypsum fiber and cement bonded construction products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines and Canada. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals and other products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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