Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares (AUGO)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
AUGO
Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares
$50.22
-0.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.66B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$90.15
-0.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 4945% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $1.14B). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 7.8%. RIO trades at a lower P/E of 15.5x. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AUGO
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AUGO.
Margin of Safety
+24.4%
Fair Value
$129.73
Current Price
$90.15
$39.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 52.9%
Revenue surging 136.5% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.9x book value
0.0% earnings growth
7.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AUGO
The strongest argument for AUGO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 136.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AUGO
The primary concerns for AUGO are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 60.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AUGO profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
AUGO is growing revenue faster at 136.5% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Aura Minerals Inc., a gold and copper production company, focuses on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company is headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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