Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
HCC
Warrior Met Coal Inc
$99.92
-5.67%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.18B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.69
-4.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $168.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 3814% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $1.47B). RIO leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 9.3%. RIO trades at a lower P/E of 17.1x. HCC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
HCC
Buy61
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 HCC.
Margin of Safety
+24.5%
Fair Value
$130.00
Current Price
$100.69
$29.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 54.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1918.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HCC
The strongest argument for HCC centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 54.0% 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 : HCC
The primary concerns for HCC are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HCC 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.
HCC is growing revenue faster at 54.0% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HCC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100) and 54.0% revenue growth. RIO offers better value entry with a 24.5% margin of safety. 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.
Warrior Met Coal Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · COKING COAL · USA
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. produces and exports non-thermal metallurgical coal for the steel industry. The company is headquartered in Brookwood, Alabama.
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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