LNZA vs GEVO vs AMTX vs REX vs ADM vs KO

For growth investors, Gevo, Inc.

(GEVO) is the stronger pick with 849. 3% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -22. 3% for Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX). REX American Resources Corporation (REX) offers the better valuation at 17. 5x trailing P/E (56. 6x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) a "Buy" — based on 14 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, REX American Resources Corporation (REX) is the cheapest at 17.

5x versus Archer-Daniels-Midland Company at 33. 7x. On forward P/E, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is actually cheaper at 16. 2x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: REX American Resources Corporation wins at 0. 75x versus The Coca-Cola Company's 2. 17x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, REX American Resources Corporation (REX) delivered a total return of +168.

1%, compared to -99. 4% for LanzaTech Global, Inc. (LNZA). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: REX returned +345. 5% versus LNZA's -99. 4%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the lower-risk stock at -0.

23β versus LanzaTech Global, Inc. 's 1. 79β — meaning LNZA is approximately -868% more volatile than KO relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, REX American Resources Corporation (REX) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 3% versus 133% for The Coca-Cola Company — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Gevo, Inc.

(GEVO) is pulling ahead at 849. 3% versus -22. 3% for Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: LanzaTech Global, Inc. grew EPS 68. 1% year-over-year, compared to -38. 9% for Archer-Daniels-Midland Company. Over a 3-year CAGR, GEVO leads at 415. 1% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the more profitable company, earning 27.

3% net margin versus -87. 7% for LanzaTech Global, Inc. — meaning it keeps 27. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: KO leads at 28. 7% versus -141. 7% for LNZA. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — KO leads at 61. 6%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, REX American Resources Corporation (REX) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 75x versus The Coca-Cola Company's 2. 17x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) trades at 16. 2x forward P/E versus 56. 6x for REX American Resources Corporation — 40. 3x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for GEVO: 78. 6% to $2. 75.

In this comparison, ADM (2.

7% yield), KO (2. 6% yield) pay a dividend. LNZA, GEVO, AMTX, REX do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β -0.

23), 2. 6% yield, +115. 0% 10Y return). LanzaTech Global, Inc. (LNZA) carries a higher beta of 1. 79 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (KO: +115. 0%, LNZA: -99. 4%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (LNZA (Industrials) and GEVO (Basic Materials) and AMTX (Energy) and REX (Basic Materials) and ADM (Consumer Defensive) and KO (Consumer Defensive)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: LNZA is a small-cap quality compounder stock; GEVO is a small-cap high-growth stock; AMTX is a small-cap quality compounder stock; REX is a small-cap deep-value stock; ADM is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; KO is a large-cap quality compounder stock. ADM, KO pay a dividend while LNZA, GEVO, AMTX, REX do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.