Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc
$61.64
-0.77%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.93B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$11.28
-2.59%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $49.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 9847% more annual revenue ($215.83B vs $2.17B). VALE leads profitability with a 1.0% profit margin vs -3.1%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.27. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
MTX
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
VALE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.6%
Fair Value
$85.82
Current Price
$61.64
$24.18 discount
Margin of Safety
+76.1%
Fair Value
$72.79
Current Price
$11.28
$61.51 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.2% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTX
The strongest argument for MTX centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MTX
The primary concerns for MTX are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 72.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTX profiles as a turnaround stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
MTX is growing revenue faster at 4.2% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Minerals Technologies Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces and markets a variety of specialty mineral, synthetic mineral and mineral products, and supporting systems and services. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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