Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
$14.88
+7.05%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.36B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$107.90
+2.39%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $171.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 1711750% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $3.37M). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
IE
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for IE.
Margin of Safety
+33.6%
Fair Value
$147.83
Current Price
$107.90
$39.93 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
16.7% revenue growth
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
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.2% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IE
The strongest argument for IE centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IE
The primary concerns for IE are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IE profiles as a growth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
IE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
IE is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 30/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company in the United States. 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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