Algoma Steel Group Inc (ASTL)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
ASTL
Algoma Steel Group Inc
$4.28
-4.04%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $444.74M
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$426.54
+0.33%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 924% more annual revenue ($15.81B vs $1.54B). RS leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs -71.6%. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
ASTL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
RS
Buy65
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
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -373.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 54.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% 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 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASTL
The primary concerns for ASTL are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (69M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 32/100) and 26.5% 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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