Rio Tinto ADR (RIO)vsWaters Corporation (WAT)
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$105.38
+2.20%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $171.59B
WAT
Waters Corporation
$355.13
+1.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $34.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 1429% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $3.77B). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 11.9%. WAT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WAT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$147.89
Current Price
$105.38
$42.51 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.1%
Fair Value
$201.83
Current Price
$355.13
$153.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Revenue surging 91.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : WAT
The strongest argument for WAT centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 91.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WAT
The primary concerns for WAT are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. A P/E of 44.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RIO profiles as a mature stock while WAT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
WAT is growing revenue faster at 91.5% — 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 52/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% 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.
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.
Waters Corporation
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.
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