Eldorado Gold Corp (EGO)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
EGO
Eldorado Gold Corp
$29.59
+2.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.99B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.69
-4.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $168.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 2788% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $2.00B). EGO leads profitability with a 28.6% profit margin vs 17.3%. RIO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.69. EGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
EGO
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.2%
Fair Value
$32.33
Current Price
$29.59
$2.74 discount
Margin of Safety
+24.5%
Fair Value
$130.00
Current Price
$100.69
$29.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 48.8%
Revenue surging 49.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 97.9% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGO
The strongest argument for EGO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.6% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 49.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EGO
The primary concerns for EGO are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGO profiles as a growth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
EGO is growing revenue faster at 49.9% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EGO scores higher overall (73/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 28.6% margins and 49.9% revenue growth. RIO offers better value entry with a 24.5% margin of safety. 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.
Eldorado Gold Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
discovery, acquisition, financing, development, production, sale and recovery of mineral products, mainly in Turkey, Canada, Greece, Brazil and Romania. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Visit Website →Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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