Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$359.45
-0.82%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.35B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$58.43
+3.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $27.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 20% more annual revenue ($14.84B vs $12.41B). TECK leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs 5.4%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TECK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-46.2%
Fair Value
$246.42
Current Price
$359.45
$113.03 premium
Margin of Safety
+9.1%
Fair Value
$66.42
Current Price
$58.43
$7.99 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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.8%
Revenue surging 72.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.8% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 72.2% 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, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 72.2% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (344M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 63/100) and 72.2% 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 · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · 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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