Metallus, Inc (MTUS)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
MTUS
Metallus, Inc
$19.66
-2.38%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $817.99M
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.41
-0.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 1151% more annual revenue ($14.84B vs $1.19B). RS leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs 0.2%. MTUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
MTUS
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 331.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTUS
The strongest argument for MTUS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MTUS
The primary concerns for MTUS are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 280.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTUS profiles as a value stock while RS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (87M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 58/100) and 15.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Metallus, Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Metallus Inc. manufactures and sells alloy steel, and carbon and micro-alloy steel products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Canton, Ohio.
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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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