BHP Group Limited (BHP)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
BHP
BHP Group Limited
$87.15
-0.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $229.80B
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.21
+0.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BHP Group Limited generates 272% more annual revenue ($58.76B vs $15.81B). BHP leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 5.7%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BHP
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
18.3% revenue growth
Generating 7.7B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHP
The strongest argument for BHP centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.7% and operating margin at 43.3%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BHP
The primary concerns for BHP are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
BHP generates stronger free cash flow (7.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100) and 26.5% 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.
BHP Group Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
BHP Group engages in the natural resources business in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a metal service center company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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