Nutrien Ltd (NTR)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
NTR
Nutrien Ltd
$78.45
-0.37%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $37.92B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.23
-0.33%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 699% more annual revenue ($218.07B vs $27.29B). NTR leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 4.8%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. NTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
NTR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VALE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.7%
Fair Value
$56.35
Current Price
$78.45
$22.10 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.8%
Fair Value
$74.92
Current Price
$15.23
$59.69 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.0% revenue growth
1.2% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NTR
The strongest argument for NTR centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NTR
The primary concerns for NTR are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
NTR generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AGRICULTURAL INPUTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NTR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100). VALE offers better value entry with a 76.8% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Nutrien Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
Nutrien Ltd. provides inputs, services and solutions for crops. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
Visit Website →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.
Compare with Other AGRICULTURAL INPUTS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?