Aris Mining Corporation (ARIS)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
ARIS
Aris Mining Corporation
$17.29
-1.31%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.69B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.58
+0.10%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 6113% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $927.66M). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 8.4%. RIO trades at a lower P/E of 16.5x. ARIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ARIS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ARIS.
Margin of Safety
+14.0%
Fair Value
$114.13
Current Price
$100.58
$13.55 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.0%
Revenue surging 104.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 121.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARIS
The strongest argument for ARIS centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 104.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARIS
The primary concerns for ARIS are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARIS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARIS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
ARIS is growing revenue faster at 104.2% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARIS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100) and 104.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aris Mining Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
ARI Network Services, Inc. provides software as a service (SaaS), data as a service (DaaS), and other solutions to equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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