Algoma Steel Group Inc (ASTL)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
ASTL
Algoma Steel Group Inc
$4.96
-9.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $591.23M
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.41
-0.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 695% more annual revenue ($14.84B vs $1.87B). RS leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs -60.0%. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ASTL
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -284.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 42.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTL
The strongest argument for ASTL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASTL
The primary concerns for ASTL are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTL profiles as a turnaround stock while RS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — 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 31/100) 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.
Algoma Steel Group Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Algoma Steel Group Inc. produces and sells steel products in Canada and the United States.
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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