Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsTaseko Mines Ltd (TGB)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$384.63
-0.60%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.64B
TGB
Taseko Mines Ltd
$9.06
-3.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 1504% more annual revenue ($15.81B vs $985.32M). RS leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs 1.6%. TGB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TGB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Margin of Safety
-0.9%
Fair Value
$9.28
Current Price
$9.06
$0.22 premium
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
Revenue surging 184.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TGB
The strongest argument for TGB centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 184.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TGB
The primary concerns for TGB are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 468.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a growth stock while TGB is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGB carries more volatility with a beta of 2.07 — expect wider price swings.
TGB is growing revenue faster at 184.8% — sustainability is the question.
TGB generates stronger free cash flow (130M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 52/100) and 26.5% 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.
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
Taseko Mines Limited, a mining company, acquires, develops and operates mineral properties. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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