Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
MLI
Mueller Industries Inc
$132.80
+0.17%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.27B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$28.43
+2.49%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corporation generates 14% more annual revenue ($5.00B vs $4.37B). MLI leads profitability with a 19.4% profit margin vs -0.9%. MLI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
MLI
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
RYZ
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-84.0%
Fair Value
$65.51
Current Price
$132.80
$67.29 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RYZ.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 55.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
19.3% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 37.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.1%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MLI
The strongest argument for MLI centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.4% and operating margin at 23.0%. Revenue growth of 19.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RYZ
The strongest argument for RYZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 37.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MLI
The primary concerns for MLI are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MLI profiles as a growth stock while RYZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RYZ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
RYZ is growing revenue faster at 37.9% — sustainability is the question.
MLI generates stronger free cash flow (63M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MLI scores higher overall (71/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 19.4% margins and 19.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Mueller Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Mueller Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Middle East, China, and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee.
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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