Algoma Steel Group Inc (ASTL)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
ASTL
Algoma Steel Group Inc
$4.28
-4.04%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $444.74M
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$53.81
-0.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 937% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $1.54B). TX leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs -71.6%. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ASTL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -373.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 54.6%
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTL
The strongest argument for ASTL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTL profiles as a turnaround stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
TX is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
ASTL generates stronger free cash flow (-135M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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