ioneer Ltd American Depositary Shares (IONR)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
IONR
ioneer Ltd American Depositary Shares
$3.45
-3.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $230.97M
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$87.54
+0.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $139.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 8786180% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $656,000). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
IONR
Avoid23
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 IONR.
Margin of Safety
-136.9%
Fair Value
$41.41
Current Price
$87.54
$46.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
0.0% margin — thin
Trading at 34.5x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IONR
The strongest argument for IONR centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
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 : IONR
The primary concerns for IONR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IONR profiles as a value stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
IONR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
RIO is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — 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 23/100), 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.
ioneer Ltd American Depositary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
ioneer Ltd explores and develops mineral properties in North America. The company is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.
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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