PPG Industries Inc (PPG)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$109.61
+0.62%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.28B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$88.48
-0.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $196.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 1041% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $16.12B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 8.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
PPG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TTE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.0%
Fair Value
$155.95
Current Price
$109.61
$46.34 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
4.2% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.4% revenue growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
PPG generates stronger free cash flow (-163M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 60/100). PPG offers better value entry with a 16.0% margin of safety. 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.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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