Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$67.10
+1.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.48B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$24.68
+1.82%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 52% more annual revenue ($8.85B vs $5.84B). CMC leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -0.6%. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
CMC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
RYZ
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 112.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 71.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 406.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC profiles as a growth 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.
CMC generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100) and 22.9% 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.
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 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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