Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$384.63
-0.60%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $19.64B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$66.82
-3.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $32.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 13% more annual revenue ($15.81B vs $13.99B). TECK leads profitability with a 17.8% profit margin vs 5.7%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
RS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TECK
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
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
Strong operational efficiency at 44.1%
Revenue surging 78.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 324.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 44.1%. Revenue growth of 78.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 78.2% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (726M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (75/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 78.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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