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The same facts from the filings for each company in a group, where each stands among the others, and what each wrote about a topic in its latest 10-K.

Group median · 24 companies
Sales growth
+4.4%
Gross margin
27%
Operating margin
11%
Net margin
9.0%
Where each stands

The 3 largest, ranked among the group

Each corner is the share of Materials companies the company is above on that ratio. The dashed line is the middle of the group. A rank, not a score.

DOW Dow Inc.
Revenue $42.6B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: -7.0%, above 4% of 23 peers (their median 5.3%) REVENUE GROWTH -7.0% · above 4% Gross margin: 11.1%, above 5% of 19 peers (their median 27.5%) GROSS MARGIN 11.1% · above 5% Net margin: -2.1%, above 9% of 23 peers (their median 9.2%) NET MARGIN -2.1% · above 9% FCF margin: 4.9%, above 30% of 23 peers (their median 7.0%) FCF MARGIN 4.9% · above 30%
Sales growth
-7.0%
Operating margin
-
FCF margin
4.9%

7 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention China, against 4 the year before.

CRH CRH plc
Revenue $39.0B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 5.3%, above 52% of 23 peers (their median 3.6%) REVENUE GROWTH 5.3% · above 52% Gross margin: 36.2%, above 74% of 19 peers (their median 26.7%) GROSS MARGIN 36.2% · above 74% Operating margin: 13.7%, above 60% of 15 peers (their median 11.2%) OPERATING MARGIN 13.7% · above 60% Net margin: 9.2%, above 52% of 23 peers (their median 8.8%) NET MARGIN 9.2% · above 52% FCF margin: 6.5%, above 43% of 23 peers (their median 7.0%) FCF MARGIN 6.5% · above 43% Return on capital: 9.6%, above 73% of 11 peers (their median 8.8%) RETURN ON CAPITAL 9.6% · above 73%
Sales growth
+5.3%
Operating margin
14%
FCF margin
6.5%

3 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention China, against 4 the year before.

NUE Nucor
Revenue $38.8B, last twelve months
Year by year
Revenue growth: 5.7%, above 57% of 23 peers (their median 3.6%) REVENUE GROWTH 5.7% · above 57% Gross margin: 17.3%, above 21% of 19 peers (their median 27.5%) GROSS MARGIN 17.3% · above 21% Net margin: 9.3%, above 57% of 23 peers (their median 8.8%) NET MARGIN 9.3% · above 57% FCF margin: 6.8%, above 48% of 23 peers (their median 7.0%) FCF MARGIN 6.8% · above 48%
Sales growth
+5.7%
Operating margin
-
FCF margin
6.8%

6 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention China, against 6 the year before.

From the filings

Materials: the same facts for each company

Showing 12 of 24, largest revenue first
Company Revenue, 12 months Sales growth Gross / operating margin Net margin Debt / equity Accounting items Insider buys Investors Open
DOW Dow Inc.
$42.6B
-7.0%
GM 11%OM -
-2.1% 1.08 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
CRH CRH plc
$39.0B
+5.3%
GM 36%OM 14%
9.2% 0.79 2 of 5to read 2 0 10-K
NUE Nucor
$38.8B
+5.7%
GM 17%OM -
9.3% 0.31 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
LIN Linde plc
$36.2B
+3.0%
GM -OM 25%
19% 0.67 0 of 6to read 1 0 10-K
LYB LyondellBasell
$32.0B
-9.7%
GM 14%OM 8.6%
4.1% 1.10 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
SW Smurfit Westrock
$31.5B
+48%
GM 17%OM 4.6%
1.5% 0.78 2 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
NEM Newmont
$26.6B
+21%
GM -OM -
35% 0.14 0 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
FCX Freeport-McMoRan
$26.4B
+1.8%
GM -OM 28%
13% 0.45 1 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
SHW Sherwin-Williams
$24.9B
+2.1%
GM 49%OM -
11% 2.97 1 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
IP International Paper
$24.2B
+49%
GM 30%OM -
-14% 0.74 2 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
AMCR Amcor
$23.9B
+57%
GM 20%OM 7.9%
4.5% 1.27 2 of 5to read 0 0 10-K
STLD Steel Dynamics
$22.2B
+3.6%
GM 16%OM 11%
8.8% 0.43 3 of 6to read 0 0 10-K
Sales growth is the last fiscal year against the one before; margins are over the last twelve months. Where each comes from

How to read this page

  • A radar shows where a company ranks among its group on six ratios. A corner at the edge means it is above every other company on that ratio.
  • A table row lists the facts as the filings give them: revenue, growth, margins, debt to equity, the accounting checks, insider buying and followed investors holding.
  • A bubble to the right grew faster, and one higher up kept more of its sales as free cash flow.
  • A bar is paragraphs that mention the topic this year, and the mark on it is last year.

Risk Factors and XBRL figures from each company's latest 10-K, read nightly from SEC EDGAR. Nothing here is a rating.

By topic · 10-K Item 1A

China: paragraphs that mention it

MOS 28 vs 24 ALB 24 vs 19 APD 22 vs 17 AVY 17 vs 14 LIN 12 vs 15 ECL 11 vs 10 LYB 8 vs 8 PPG 8 vs 12 SHW 8 vs 12 DOW 7 vs 4 IFF 7 vs 9 IP 7 vs 4 NUE 6 vs 6 AMCR 4 vs 6 CF 3 vs 3
All 33 companies
CRH 3 vs 4 SW 3 vs 3 FCX 2 vs 2 NEM 2 vs 2 MLM 1 vs 1 PKG 1 vs 1 STLD 1 vs 1 AA 0 vs 0 AMRZ 0 ATI 0 vs 0 ATR 0 vs 0 AVNT 0 vs 0 AWI 0 vs 0 AXTA 0 vs 0 BALL 0 vs 0 BCPC 0 vs 0 BDC 0 vs 0 VMC 0 vs 0

Risk Factors paragraphs in each company's latest 10-K, most mentions first. The bar is this year and the mark is last year. 55 companies have no 10-K downloaded yet.

In their words

What the companies wrote

The paragraphs as filed, each linked to its filing on sec.gov

MOS MOSAIC CO

28 paragraphs

… In addition, certain of our products sold to China may be subject to additional tariffs due to ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S. The level of exports by Chinese producers of concentrated phosphate crop nutrients depends to …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

Intersegment eliminations, unrealized mark-to-market gains/losses on derivatives and investment in equity securities of Ma'aden, debt expenses, the results of the China and India distribution businesses and Mosaic Biosciences sales in China, India and North America are included within Corporate, Eliminations and Other. See Note 25 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K for segment results.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

ALB ALBEMARLE CORP

24 paragraphs

… and China, or China and any other nation in which we conduct operations may lead to further restrictions on trade and/or obstacles to conducting business in China. Furthermore, the Chinese government has, from time to time, curtailed manufacturing operations …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026

Because we conduct substantial operations in China, risks associated with regulatory activity and political and social events in China could negatively affect our business and operating results.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 11, 2026

APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

22 paragraphs

Equity affiliates’ income of $42.3 increased 29%, or $9.4, driven by prior year maintenance expense at an affiliate in China as well as higher income from affiliates in Thailand in fiscal year 2025.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Nov 20, 2025

In fiscal year 2025, we determined there was an other-than-temporary impairment of a joint venture in China that had been established to develop clean hydrogen infrastructure in the region. As a result, we recorded a charge of $6.8 to write down the full carrying value of the investment. There were no other events or changes in circumstances that indicated the carrying amount of our equity method investments may not be recoverable, and therefore, no further impairment testing was required.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Nov 20, 2025

AVY Avery Dennison Corp

17 paragraphs

In 2025, we primarily received proceeds from the sales of properties in China, Vietnam and Argentina.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

In 2025, in our Materials Group reportable segment, we primarily invested in equipment to support growth in the U.S., certain countries in Europe and certain countries in Asia Pacific, primarily China; in our Solutions Group reportable segment, we primarily invested in buildings and equipment to support growth in certain countries in Asia Pacific, including China and Vietnam, the U.S. and certain countries in Latin America, primarily Mexico.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

LIN LINDE PLC

12 paragraphs

The APAC segment includes Linde's industrial gases operations in approximately 15 Asian and South Pacific countries and regions including China, Australia, India and South Korea.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

At December 31, 2025, noncontrolling interests consisted primarily of noncontrolling shareholders’ investments in APAC (primarily in China). Reported noncontrolling interests decreased $12 million, from $172 million in 2024 to $160 million in 2025. 2024 noncontrolling interests income included the impact of a divestiture in the APAC segment.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

ECL ECOLAB INC.

11 paragraphs

We enter into cross-currency swap derivative contracts to hedge certain Euro, Chinese Yuan (“CNY”) and Canadian Dollar (“CAD”) denominated exposures from our investments in certain of its respective denominated functional currency subsidiaries. We use net investment hedges as hedging …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

Over the past year, changes in global trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs, import and export restrictions, and retaliatory trade actions, as well as implications of geopolitical situations in Europe, the Middle East, China, and Russia, have resulted in …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 23, 2026
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LYB LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

8 paragraphs

Loss from Equity Investments - Results from equity investments increased by $205 million, or 94%, in 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to the absence of a deferred tax valuation allowance charge and equity losses related to a Chinese joint venture in our O&P-EAI segment that were recognized in 2024.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

Additionally, results from equity investments resulted in a 17% increase in EBITDA, primarily as a result of the absence of both a deferred tax valuation allowance for a Chinese joint venture recognized during the fourth quarter of 2024 and related equity losses. The remaining decrease was primarily due to lower polymer margins, driven by lower spreads from unfavorable pricing from weaker demand.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

PPG PPG INDUSTRIES INC

8 paragraphs

… Recently, there has been an increase in global geopolitical uncertainty due to a number of factors, including the international impacts of the ongoing war in Ukraine and increasing tensions between China and the United States. In 2024, PPG completed the …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

… fluctuating interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, including the international impacts of the ongoing wars in Ukraine and increasing tensions between China and the United States, commodity market volatility, potential changes to international trade agreements, the imposition of tariffs and the threat …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

SHW SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO

8 paragraphs

… Our primary exchange rate exposure is with the euro, the Brazilian real, the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso, the British pound, the Chinese yuan, the Chilean peso and the Argentine peso, each against the U.S. dollar. While we actively …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

… Compliance with these requirements, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, China’s Personal Information Protection, Data Security and Cyber Security Laws, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

DOW DOW INC.

7 paragraphs

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Cash Paid for Income Taxes - Disaggregated 1 2025 In millions Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net of refunds Federal $ 13 State and local Other state and local jurisdictions $ (11) Foreign China $ 75 Denmark (38) Germany 72 India 36 Japan 47 Mexico 35 The Netherlands 52 Switzerland (135) Thailand 21 Other foreign jurisdictions 89 Total foreign $ 254 Total cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds $ 256

Item 8, Financial Statements, 10-K Feb 3, 2026

… relates to the curtailment, special termination benefits and settlement of certain pension benefit obligations of a European plan resulting from the 2023 Restructuring Program, and the settlement and curtailment impacts of certain pension benefit obligations in Canada, China and Europe.

Item 8, Financial Statements, 10-K Feb 3, 2026

IFF INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

7 paragraphs

• natural disasters, global or local health crisis, pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), epidemics or international conflicts (such as the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war) or geopolitical tension (such as deteriorating U.S.-China relations), including trade …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

… Tariffs and trade restrictions, sanctions, and geopolitical tensions (e.g., U.S.-China relations, Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts), as well as supply chain disruptions, along with energy price fluctuations, may further strain operations and margins. Environmental and climate …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

NUE NUCOR CORP

6 paragraphs

… the United States. China continues to be a significant contributor to excess steelmaking capacity, producing more than one billion net tons of steel in each of the past eight years, despite experiencing slower economic growth. Chinese steel producers are also …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

… However, additional capacity continues to come online and China’s steel production, the largest steel producing country, is still near record levels. In 2025, China’s steel production was more than 1 billion net tons for the eighth consecutive year …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

AMCR Amcor plc

4 paragraphs

Managing global operations is complex, particularly due to substantial differences in the cultural, political, and regulatory environments of the countries where we operate. In addition, many countries where we have operations, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, and Peru, have legal, regulatory, or political systems, that are dynamic and subject to change.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 14, 2026

… In particular, our translational exposure may be impacted by movements in the exchange rate between the Euro, the Brazilian Real, the Swiss Franc, the Chinese Yuan, and the United Kingdom Pound Sterling against the U.S. dollar. Refer to "Item …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Aug 14, 2026

CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

3 paragraphs

… However, a number of factors could encourage China to expand exports of nitrogen fertilizers, including changes in Chinese government policy, higher utilization of production capacity, devaluation of the Chinese renminbi, the relaxation of Chinese environmental standards or decreases in Chinese …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

Conditions in the United States, Europe, India, Brazil, China and other countries and regions of global significance in agricultural production significantly impact our operating results. Agricultural planted areas and production can be affected by a number of factors, including weather …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 25, 2026

CRH CRH PUBLIC LTD CO

3 paragraphs

In 2025, income of $26 million was recorded in equity method investments, reflecting contributions from the Company’s investments in North America and Australia, compared with a loss of $108 million in 2024 as a result of an impairment of Yatai Building Materials in China.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

… For the year ended December 31, 2024, the total impairment loss comprised $0.35 billion, principally related to the Architectural Products reporting unit within International Solutions and the equity method investment in China. For the year ended December 31, 2023 …

10-K, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

FCX FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC

2 paragraphs

Additional factors affecting gold prices may include purchases and sales of gold by governments and central banks, demand from China and India (two of the world’s largest consumers of gold), and global demand for jewelry containing gold.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 13, 2026

In addition to the factors discussed above, copper prices may be affected by demand from China, which is currently the largest consumer of refined copper in the world, including as a result of geopolitical uncertainty and tension between the U …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 13, 2026

NEM NEWMONT Corp /DE/

2 paragraphs

• Recession or reduced economic activity in the United States, Australia, China, India and other industrialized or developing countries;

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

… Yanacocha also has three gold processing plants (Pampa Larga, Yanacocha Norte and La Quinua), one limestone processing facility (China Linda) and one mill (Yanacocha Gold Mill). The La Quinua Complex mined material from the La Quinua Sur and the Tapado …

10-K, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

MLM MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC

1 paragraph

• Geopolitical risks affecting costs, supply chain, oil and gas prices, including conflict zones such as Russia- Ukraine, Israel-Middle East and potential China-Taiwan tensions;

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 19, 2026

PKG PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

1 paragraph

… antidumping and countervailing duties at various levels were imposed on producers of uncoated freesheet papers produced in Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal. These duties remain in effect after sunset review of duty orders by the U.S. International Trade …

10-K, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

STLD STEEL DYNAMICS INC

1 paragraph

… The global steelmaking overcapacity is exacerbated by Chinese steel production capacity that far exceeds that country’s demand and has made China a major global exporter of steel, resulting in weakened global steel pricing than otherwise would be expected. While …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 27, 2026

AA Alcoa Corp

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

AMRZ Amrize Ltd

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

ATI ATI INC

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

ATR APTARGROUP, INC.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

AVNT AVIENT CORP

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

AWI ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

AXTA Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BALL BALL Corp

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BCPC BALCHEM CORP

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BDC BELDEN INC.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

VMC Vulcan Materials CO

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.