Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$417.00
+0.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.32B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$167.27
+1.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $149.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 2% more annual revenue ($17.37B vs $17.11B). SCCO leads profitability with a 37.2% profit margin vs 6.4%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
RS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Margin of Safety
-79.2%
Fair Value
$117.56
Current Price
$167.27
$49.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 42.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 118.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.9%
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 10.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 42.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.2% and operating margin at 59.9%. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 42.8% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (69/100 vs 65/100) and 42.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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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BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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