Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
ATI
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
$183.64
-3.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $28.23B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$24.68
+1.82%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corporation generates 24% more annual revenue ($5.84B vs $4.72B). ATI leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -0.6%. ATI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ATI
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
RYZ
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 55.7% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 71.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 406.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATI
The strongest argument for ATI centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RYZ
The strongest argument for RYZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 71.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATI
The primary concerns for ATI are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 60.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATI profiles as a value stock while RYZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
RYZ is growing revenue faster at 71.6% — sustainability is the question.
ATI generates stronger free cash flow (63M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATI scores higher overall (68/100 vs 55/100) and 10.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated manufactures and sells specialty materials and components worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Ryerson Holding Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation, processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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