Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.41
-0.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.10B
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$27.10
+4.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 201992% more annual revenue ($14.84B vs $7.34M). RS leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
USAR
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
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
15.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 8.1x book value
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : USAR
The strongest argument for USAR centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a growth stock while USAR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.36 — 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 27/100) and 15.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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