Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)vsRyerson Holding Corporation (RYZ)
MLI
Mueller Industries Inc
$60.07
-0.43%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.06B
RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation
$24.27
-1.66%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ryerson Holding Corporation generates 25% more annual revenue ($5.84B vs $4.66B). MLI leads profitability with a 18.2% profit margin vs -0.6%. MLI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
MLI
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
RYZ
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Revenue surging 25.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 71.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 406.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.8% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : MLI
The strongest argument for MLI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.2% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 25.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MLI
The primary concerns for MLI are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : RYZ
The primary concerns for RYZ are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
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 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
RYZ is growing revenue faster at 71.6% — sustainability is the question.
RYZ generates stronger free cash flow (-31M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MLI scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 18.2% margins and 25.5% 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.
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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