Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsRyerson Holding Corp (RYI)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$74.15
-2.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.62B
RYI
Ryerson Holding Corp
$28.16
+0.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $907.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 83% more annual revenue ($8.39B vs $4.57B). CMC leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -0.0%. RYI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CMC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RYI
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 277.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
6.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RYI
The strongest argument for RYI centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RYI
The primary concerns for RYI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC profiles as a growth stock while RYI is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
CMC is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
RYI generates stronger free cash flow (92M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 46/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Ryerson Holding Corp
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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