Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$359.45
-0.82%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.35B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.85
-6.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $71.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 1348% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $14.84B). VALE leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 5.4%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-46.2%
Fair Value
$246.42
Current Price
$359.45
$113.03 premium
Margin of Safety
+81.5%
Fair Value
$94.06
Current Price
$15.85
$78.21 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% 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 : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 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 : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a growth stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VALE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (723M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100). Both earn "Strong 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 →Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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