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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%

54 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Regulation, against 50 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%

38 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Regulation, against 36 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%

33 paragraphs of its Risk Factors mention Regulation, against 34 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

Regulation: paragraphs that mention it

NEM 144 vs 141 FCX 137 vs 159 IP 94 vs 68 MOS 92 vs 93 ALB 84 vs 85 SW 82 vs 84 CF 72 vs 60 IFF 71 vs 74 MLM 68 vs 64 AMCR 54 vs 48 DOW 54 vs 50 LYB 50 vs 48 AVY 49 vs 51 APD 45 vs 42 ECL 44 vs 46
All 33 companies
SHW 44 vs 45 STLD 42 vs 41 CRH 38 vs 36 NUE 33 vs 34 VMC 31 vs 30 PPG 28 vs 25 BALL 27 vs 28 LIN 27 vs 30 PKG 23 vs 23 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 BCPC 0 vs 0 BDC 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

NEM NEWMONT Corp /DE/

144 paragraphs

… Future changes in applicable laws, regulations, permits and approvals or changes in their enforcement or regulatory interpretation could substantially increase costs to achieve compliance, lead to the revocation of existing or future exploration or mining rights or otherwise have an …

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

… and adversely by social, political, regulatory, or economic developments in Mexico. A wide range of general and industry-specific Mexican federal and state environmental laws and regulations apply to our operations. These laws and regulations are often difficult and costly …

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

FCX FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC

137 paragraphs

• Interpretation of the requirements that are imposed on us by existing laws and regulations and, in some cases, the clarification of uncertain regulatory requirements that could materially affect our environmental obligation estimates.

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

… In addition, new laws, regulations, orders and directives, including executive orders, or changes to or new interpretations of existing laws and regulations by courts or regulatory authorities occur regularly, but are difficult to predict. Changes arising from shifts in political …

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

MOS MOSAIC CO

92 paragraphs

Regulatory restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change regulations in the U.S., Canada or elsewhere could adversely affect us, and these effects could be material.

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

New or proposed regulatory programs or policies can present significant challenges in ascertaining future compliance obligations, implementing compliance plans, and estimating future costs until implementing regulations are finalized and definitive regulatory interpretations are adopted. New or proposed regulatory standards may …

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

ALB ALBEMARLE CORP

84 paragraphs

We manufacture or market a number of products that are or have been the subject of attention by regulatory authorities and environmental interest groups. For example, there has been scrutiny of certain brominated fire safety solutions by regulatory authorities, legislative …

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

We are subject to federal, state, local and foreign requirements regulating the handling, manufacture and use of materials (some of which may be classified as hazardous or toxic by one or more regulatory agencies), the discharge of materials into the …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 11, 2026
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CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

72 paragraphs

… Raimondo, that limit deference to regulatory agencies in the context of certain regulatory decisions. Our costs to comply with, or any liabilities under, these laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of …

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

… as well as regulations concerning environmental claims (such as the UK Green Claims Code and EU Empowering Consumers Directive 2024/825), breaches of which may result in significant financial penalties. Such requirements could inform future regulatory or enforcement action or …

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

IFF INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC

71 paragraphs

• compliance with federal, state, local and international rules and regulations, and regulatory, environmental, anti-corruption and sanctions laws and related ethical business practices;

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

… key regulations such as the EU Classification, Labeling and Packaging regulation (“CLP”) and the EU Detergent Regulation, introducing hazard-based risk management and grouping of substances to accelerate regulatory decisions. Revisions of the EU Cosmetic and Chemicals regulations have been …

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

MLM MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC

68 paragraphs

The Company’s operations are subject to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to environmental protection, health and safety, and other regulatory matters. Certain operations may occasionally use substances classified as

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

• Governmental regulation, including environmental laws and climate change regulations at state and federal levels;

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

AMCR Amcor plc

54 paragraphs

… legislative and regulatory initiatives, including those related to our products, operations, and sourcing activities, have been passed and are likely to continue to be introduced in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. These new ESG-related regulations are evolving …

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

… Compliance with these laws and regulations can require a significant expenditure of financial and employee resources. A failure to comply with these regulatory requirements could adversely affect our reputation, our results of operations or result in, among other things, litigation …

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

DOW DOW INC.

54 paragraphs

Through the implementation of the Security Code, including voluntary security enhancements and upgrades, the Company is well-positioned to comply with U.S. chemical facility regulations and other regulatory security frameworks. The Company participates with the American Chemistry Council to periodically review and update the Security Code.

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 3, 2026

… pressure for more stringent regulatory intervention and litigation. These concerns could also influence public perceptions, the viability or continued sales of certain of the Company's products, its reputation and the cost to comply with regulations. In addition, terrorist attacks …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 3, 2026

LYB LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

50 paragraphs

… Compliance with and interpretation of various data privacy regulations continue to evolve, and any violation could subject us to legal claims, regulatory penalties, and damage to our reputation.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

… New or revised legislation or regulations could result in additional use restrictions and/or bans of certain chemicals. For example, in the EU, the European Commission is expected to continue to develop and implement legislative changes to the EU regulatory …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 20, 2026

AVY Avery Dennison Corp

49 paragraphs

pay damages or fines as a result of litigation or regulatory actions and our reputation with our customers and employees could be injured, resulting in loss of business or decline in employee morale. Data privacy legislation and regulation have been …

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

… operations, including changes in foreign geopolitical, regulatory and economic conditions, whether nationally, regionally or locally; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; differing levels of inflation; reduced protection of intellectual property rights; laws and regulations impacting our ability to repatriate foreign …

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

APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

45 paragraphs

… Changes to federal, state, and local employee health and safety regulations, and legislative, regulatory, or societal responses to safety incidents may result in heightened regulations or public scrutiny that may increase our compliance costs or result in reputational damage.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 20, 2025

… Compliance with changes in laws or regulations can result in increased operating costs and require additional, unplanned capital expenditures. Export controls or other regulatory restrictions could prevent us from shipping our products to and from some markets or increase the …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Nov 20, 2025

ECL ECOLAB INC.

44 paragraphs

Legal and Regulatory Risks: The legal and regulatory landscape for AI is still developing and varies across jurisdictions. Compliance with evolving AI regulations may impose significant costs, limit our ability to incorporate AI capabilities, and expose us to legal liabilities. Additionally, new regulations could conflict with our current AI practices, requiring costly changes to our development and deployment strategies.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

… Changes to federal, state, and local employee health and safety regulations, and legislative, regulatory, or societal responses to safety incidents may result in heightened regulations or public scrutiny that may increase our compliance costs or result in reputational damage.

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 23, 2026

SHW SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO

44 paragraphs

… These laws and regulations can provide for significant penalties for non-compliance, which could result in additional costs of compliance, enforcement actions, regulatory investigations and fines, individual or class action litigation, commercial litigation or reputational harm. Ongoing efforts to comply …

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

… These laws and regulations can provide for significant penalties for non-compliance, which could result in additional costs of compliance, enforcement actions, regulatory investigations, and fines, individual or class action litigation, commercial litigation, or reputational harm. Ongoing efforts to comply …

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

STLD STEEL DYNAMICS INC

42 paragraphs

In addition to risks associated with our environmental and other regulatory compliance, our international operations are subject to complex foreign and United States laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-bribery laws, regulations related to import-export controls, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and other laws and regulations, each of which may increase our cost of doing business and expose us to increased risk.

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

… Although we strive to be in substantial compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, legal requirements frequently change and are subject to interpretation such that regulatory agencies may bring enforcement actions for alleged noncompliance. Private parties might also bring claims …

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

CRH CRH PUBLIC LTD CO

38 paragraphs

• Legal and Regulatory: As stakeholder expectations with regard to climate change continue to evolve, and various governmental bodies in our markets propose changes to laws and regulations covering emissions, carbon allowances and taxation, we may be exposed to increased operational …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

As an Irish incorporated company, with a primary listing on the NYSE and an international secondary listing on the LSE, CRH must comply with a wide variety of local and international laws and regulations, including the Irish Companies Act, U …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 18, 2026

NUE NUCOR CORP

33 paragraphs

… These regulations can also increase our cost of energy, primarily electricity, which we use extensively in the steelmaking process. We may in the future incur substantially increased costs complying with such regulations, particularly if federal regulatory agencies were to change …

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

We incur significant costs to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations and remediation obligations. The principal federal environmental laws include the CAA, which regulates air emissions; the CWA which regulates water withdrawals and discharges; the RCRA, which addresses solid …

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

VMC Vulcan Materials CO

31 paragraphs

Climate change legislation or regulations may adversely impact our business - A number of governmental bodies have enacted, introduced or are contemplating legislative and regulatory change in response to the potential impacts of climate change. Such introduced or contemplated legislation or …

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

… goals, further our initiatives, adhere to our public statements, comply with related federal, state or international laws and regulations, or meet evolving, varied and, at times, conflicting stakeholder expectations and standards could result in legal and regulatory proceedings against us.

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

PPG PPG INDUSTRIES INC

28 paragraphs

… We are affected by new laws and regulations and changes to existing laws and regulations, as well as interpretations by courts and regulators. These laws and regulations effectively expand our compliance obligations and costs.

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

Environmental laws and regulations control, among other things, the discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the handling, use, treatment, storage and clean-up of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and the investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater …

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

BALL BALL Corp

27 paragraphs

Environmental, social and governance reporting requirements and other legislation and regulatory requirements exist and are also evolving. The compliance costs associated with current and proposed laws and potential regulations could be substantial, and any failure or alleged failure to comply with these laws or regulations could lead to litigation, governmental action or reputational damage, all of which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

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

increasing our regulatory compliance capabilities, particularly in new lines of business;

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

LIN LINDE PLC

27 paragraphs

Linde operates in jurisdictions that have, or are developing, laws and/or regulations to reduce or mitigate the adverse effects of GHG emissions and therefore faces a highly uncertain regulatory environment in this area. Linde continues to evaluate emerging regulatory …

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

Changes in these or other regulatory areas may impact Linde’s profitability and may give rise to new or increased compliance risks: it may become more complex and costly to ensure compliance, and the level of sanctions in the event …

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

PKG PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA

23 paragraphs

… These expenditures could increase or decrease as a result of a number of factors, including our financial results, strategic opportunities, future economic conditions, and our regulatory compliance requirements. We currently estimate capital expenditures to comply with environmental regulations will be …

Item 7, MD&A, 10-K Feb 26, 2026

… Failure to comply with these regulations could result in fines, which may be significant, or other adverse regulatory action. Because environmental regulations are constantly evolving, we have incurred, and will continue to incur, costs to maintain compliance with those laws …

Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K Feb 26, 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.

BCPC BALCHEM CORP

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.

BDC BELDEN INC.

0 paragraphs

Not mentioned in the latest 10-K.