Allied Gold Corporation (AAUC)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
AAUC
Allied Gold Corporation
$29.59
+1.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.77B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$105.38
+2.20%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $171.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 4228% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $1.33B). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs -3.9%. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AAUC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.6%
Fair Value
$27.30
Current Price
$29.59
$2.29 premium
Margin of Safety
+33.7%
Fair Value
$147.89
Current Price
$105.38
$42.51 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 36.5%
Revenue surging 150.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAUC
The strongest argument for AAUC centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 150.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AAUC
The primary concerns for AAUC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAUC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
AAUC is growing revenue faster at 150.4% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Allied Gold Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Allied Gold Corporation, explores and produces mineral deposits in Africa. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Visit Website →Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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