Mesabi Trust (MSB)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
MSB
Mesabi Trust
$31.27
+3.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $398.32M
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$298.99
-0.41%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $15.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 68672% more annual revenue ($14.29B vs $20.79M). MSB leads profitability with a 82.8% profit margin vs 5.2%. RS trades at a lower P/E of 21.5x. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
MSB
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
RS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-287.1%
Fair Value
$8.91
Current Price
$31.27
$22.36 premium
Margin of Safety
+16.7%
Fair Value
$432.82
Current Price
$298.99
$133.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 83 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 77.1%
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.4x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 54.1%
Earnings declined 96.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MSB
The strongest argument for MSB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 82.8% and operating margin at 77.1%.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MSB
The primary concerns for MSB are Price/Book, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MSB profiles as a declining stock while RS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (203M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 43/100) and 11.9% revenue growth. 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.
Mesabi Trust
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Mesabi Trust, a royalty trust, is in the iron ore mining business in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a metal service center company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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