AdvanSix (ASIX) vs Braskem S.A. (BAK)
AdvanSix and Braskem S.A. are both Chemicals companies. AdvanSix is the larger, with a market value of $425.3M against $272.2M — 1.6× the size. AdvanSix grew revenue faster over the last twelve months: 2.96% against −32.6%. AdvanSix has the higher net margin (−1.14% vs −17.2%) and the higher return on invested capital (−0.75% vs −2,286.9%). Both pay a dividend; Braskem S.A. yields more (0.37% vs 0.33%). Across the 20 metrics below, AdvanSix leads on 13 and Braskem S.A. on 7.
Valuation
Profitability
| Metric | ASIX | BAK | Chemicals median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 5.62% | 2.19% | 16.03% |
| Operating margin | (0.82%) | (3.57%) | (0.82%) |
| Net margin | (1.14%) | (17.15%) | (3.05%) |
| Free cash flow margin | (1.65%) | (6.74%) | 1.50% |
| Return on equity | (2.19%) | 542.49% | (5.24%) |
| Return on assets | (1.07%) | (19.43%) | (2.51%) |
| Return on invested capital | (0.75%) | (2,286.92%) | (0.75%) |
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