Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$391.69
+0.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.00B
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
$80.43
+2.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $23.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 135% more annual revenue ($15.81B vs $6.73B). SQM leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs 5.7%. SQM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. SQM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
SQM
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 48.8%
Revenue surging 136.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 646.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SQM
The strongest argument for SQM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.6% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 136.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SQM
No major red flags identified for SQM, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SQM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
SQM is growing revenue faster at 136.7% — sustainability is the question.
SQM generates stronger free cash flow (761M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SQM scores higher overall (83/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins and 136.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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.
Visit Website →Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile SA produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals and other products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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