Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock (CAPS)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
CAPS
Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock
$0.39
+2.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.85M
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.48
+4.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 122845% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $46.88M). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs -45.3%. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CAPS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAPS.
Margin of Safety
+14.1%
Fair Value
$114.19
Current Price
$100.48
$13.71 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.0% year-over-year
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -108.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAPS
The strongest argument for CAPS centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CAPS
The primary concerns for CAPS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAPS profiles as a growth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
RIO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
CAPS is growing revenue faster at 21.0% — 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 39/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Capstone Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Alsip, Illinois.
Visit Website →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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