Algoma Steel Group Inc (ASTL)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
ASTL
Algoma Steel Group Inc
$4.03
+6.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $376.91M
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$298.99
-0.41%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $15.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 585% more annual revenue ($14.29B vs $2.09B). RS leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -47.2%. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ASTL
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
RS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ASTL.
Margin of Safety
+16.7%
Fair Value
$432.82
Current Price
$298.99
$133.83 discount
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -98.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 22.9%
Earnings declined 93.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.2% 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 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASTL
The primary concerns for ASTL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
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 value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (203M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 34/100) and 11.9% 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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