Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
CLF
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
$13.94
+0.29%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.91B
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$437.18
+1.01%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc generates 21% more annual revenue ($19.20B vs $15.81B). RS leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs -4.6%. CLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CLF
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.6%
Fair Value
$36.29
Current Price
$13.94
$22.35 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.3%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -20.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLF
The strongest argument for CLF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLF
The primary concerns for CLF are Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLF profiles as a turnaround stock while RS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLF carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100) and 26.5% revenue growth. CLF offers better value entry with a 65.6% margin of safety. 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.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an independent iron ore mining company in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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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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