ESAB Corp (ESAB)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
ESAB
ESAB Corp
$64.94
-2.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.66B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$24.27
-1.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corporation generates 95% more annual revenue ($5.84B vs $3.00B). ESAB leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs -0.6%. ESAB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
ESAB
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
RYZ
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 71.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 406.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 54.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -4.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESAB
The strongest argument for ESAB centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RYZ
The strongest argument for RYZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 71.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ESAB
The primary concerns for ESAB are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESAB profiles as a value stock while RYZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
RYZ is growing revenue faster at 71.6% — sustainability is the question.
ESAB generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESAB scores higher overall (60/100 vs 57/100) and 12.9% 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.
ESAB Corp
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
ESAB Corporation formulates, develops, manufactures and supplies consumable products and equipment for use in automated cutting, joining and welding, as well as gas control equipment. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Visit Website →Ryerson Holding Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Ryerson Holding Corporation, processes and distributes industrial metals in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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