Metallus, Inc (MTUS)vsReliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)
MTUS
Metallus, Inc
$21.17
+0.19%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $849.62M
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$437.18
+1.01%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 1193% more annual revenue ($15.81B vs $1.22B). RS leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs 0.7%. MTUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
MTUS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.1%
Fair Value
$14.14
Current Price
$21.17
$7.03 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 138.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTUS
The strongest argument for MTUS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MTUS
The primary concerns for MTUS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 107.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTUS profiles as a value stock while RS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.37 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100) and 26.5% 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.
Metallus, Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Metallus Inc. manufactures and sells alloy steel, and carbon and micro-alloy steel products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Canton, Ohio.
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BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a metal service center company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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