Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
HMY
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
$15.06
-3.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.51B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$100.48
+4.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited generates 41% more annual revenue ($81.15B vs $57.64B). HMY leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 17.3%. HMY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.03. HMY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
HMY
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.1%
Fair Value
$103.58
Current Price
$15.06
$88.52 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as 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
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMY
The strongest argument for HMY centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 33.3%. Revenue growth of 19.5% 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 : HMY
No major red flags identified for HMY, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HMY profiles as a growth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HMY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
HMY is growing revenue faster at 19.5% — sustainability is the question.
HMY generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HMY scores higher overall (80/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins and 19.5% 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.
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is engaged in the exploration, extraction and processing of gold in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. The company is headquartered in Randfontein, South Africa.
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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