Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$417.00
+0.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.32B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$60.46
+0.92%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $29.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 15% more annual revenue ($17.37B vs $15.12B). TECK leads profitability with a 25.2% profit margin vs 6.4%. RS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
RS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TECK
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 42.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 118.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.3%
Revenue surging 33.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 468.4% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.4% 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 Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 42.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.2% and operating margin at 35.3%. Revenue growth of 33.4% 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
RS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 42.8% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (717M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (83/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 25.2% margins and 33.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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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