Gold Royalty Corp. (GROY)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
GROY
Gold Royalty Corp.
$2.83
-9.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $653.19M
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.69
-4.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $168.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 293223% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $19.65M). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs -5.7%. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GROY
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.8%
Fair Value
$24.62
Current Price
$2.83
$21.79 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Revenue surging 128.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GROY
The strongest argument for GROY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 128.7% 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 : GROY
The primary concerns for GROY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GROY profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GROY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
GROY is growing revenue faster at 128.7% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. GROY offers better value entry with a 81.8% margin of safety. 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.
Gold Royalty Corp.
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Gold Royalty Corp. 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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