Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsGrupo Simec SAB de CV ADR (SIM)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$394.41
-0.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $21.10B
SIM
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
$30.05
0.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR generates 106% more annual revenue ($30.54B vs $14.84B). SIM leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs 5.4%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SIM
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Margin of Safety
+38.5%
Fair Value
$50.38
Current Price
$30.05
$20.34 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
15.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 36.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 30.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
3.2% revenue growth
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RS
The strongest argument for RS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SIM
The strongest argument for SIM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SIM
The primary concerns for SIM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a growth stock while SIM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (87M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100) and 15.5% revenue growth. SIM offers better value entry with a 38.5% 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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