Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsGrupo Simec SAB de CV ADR (SIM)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.21
+0.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.33B
SIM
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
$26.40
-0.38%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR generates 100% more annual revenue ($31.64B vs $15.81B). SIM leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs 5.7%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
SIM
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Margin of Safety
+39.6%
Fair Value
$51.30
Current Price
$26.40
$24.90 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
15.6% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SIM
The strongest argument for SIM centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 15.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SIM
The primary concerns for SIM are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (69M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100) and 26.5% revenue growth. SIM offers better value entry with a 39.6% 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.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a metal service center company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Visit Website →Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Grupo Simec, SAB de CV manufactures, processes and distributes steel and steel alloys with special bar quality (SBQ) in Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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