Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI)vsCommercial Metals Company (CMC)
ATI
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
$227.84
+1.97%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $25.58B
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$75.13
+1.95%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 93% more annual revenue ($8.85B vs $4.59B). ATI leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 6.7%. ATI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. CMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ATI
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
CMC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
Earnings expanding 112.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.6x book value
0.6% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATI
The strongest argument for ATI centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATI
The primary concerns for ATI are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 61.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATI profiles as a value stock while CMC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
CMC is growing revenue faster at 22.9% — sustainability is the question.
CMC generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CMC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 59/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated manufactures and sells specialty materials and components worldwide. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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