CTVA Down 9.1% in One Day: Is It Outperforming Its Rivals?
Here is how Corteva (CTVA) stacks up against its peers in size, valuation, growth and margin.
- CTVA’s operating margin of 14.7% is strong, higher than most peers though lower than CF (29.2%).
- CTVA’s revenue growth of 1.6% in the last 12 months is low, lagging CBUS, CF but outpacing NTR, MOS.
- CTVA’s stock gained 7.1% over the past year and trades at a PE of 29.9, though peers like NTR, MOS delivered stronger returns.
As a quick background, Corteva provides advanced seed germplasm and crop protection solutions, including herbicides, insecticides, and nitrogen stabilizers, to enhance farm yield and manage pasture and range effectively.
| CTVA | CBUS | NTR | CF | MOS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 41.9 | 0.1 | 27.6 | 14.1 | 10.7 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 17.2 | 0.0 | 26.0 | 6.4 | 11.3 |
| PE Ratio | 29.9 | -0.2 | 20.3 | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 1.6% | 63.7% | -3.3% | 9.5% | -7.7% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 14.7% | -1560.0% | 11.4% | 29.2% | 7.1% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 15.1% | -1109.0% | 6.6% | 27.7% | 0.0% |
| 12M Market Return | 7.1% | -62.0% | 19.8% | 1.5% | 28.8% |
Why does this matter? CTVA just went down -16.8% in a month – peer comparison puts stock performance, valuation, and financials in context – highlighting whether it is truly outperforming, lagging behind, and above all – can this continue? Read Buy or Sell CTVA Stock to see if Corteva is really a falling knife.
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Revenue Growth Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTVA | 1.6% | -1.8% | -1.3% | 11.5% |
| CBUS | 63.7% | 134.6% | 1057.3% | -99.4% |
| NTR | -3.3% | -10.6% | -23.3% | 36.7% |
| CF | 9.5% | -10.5% | -40.7% | 71.1% |
| MOS | -7.7% | -18.8% | -28.4% | 54.8% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTVA | 14.7% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| CBUS | -1560.0% | -1805.8% | -3823.0% | -14248.4% |
| NTR | 11.4% | 11.4% | 13.3% | 26.9% |
| CF | 29.2% | 28.8% | 34.0% | 49.8% |
| MOS | 7.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 25.0% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTVA | 29.9 | 43.6 | 46.2 | 36.9 |
| CBUS | -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.8 | -0.1 |
| NTR | 20.3 | 32.8 | 22.2 | 5.1 |
| CF | 10.8 | 12.6 | 10.1 | 5.2 |
| MOS | 11.4 | 44.9 | 10.2 | 4.3 |
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