James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
JHX
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
$20.37
-6.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.82B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$58.43
+3.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $27.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teck Resources Ltd Class B generates 182% more annual revenue ($12.41B vs $4.40B). TECK leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 2.7%. JHX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
JHX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TECK
Strong Buy73
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
+9.1%
Fair Value
$66.42
Current Price
$58.43
$7.99 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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Revenue surging 72.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 72.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JHX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 72.2% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (344M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 56/100) and 72.2% 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.
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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