Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsTaseko Mines Ltd (TGB)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$417.00
+0.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.32B
TGB
Taseko Mines Ltd
$6.95
-0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 1663% more annual revenue ($17.37B vs $985.32M). RS leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 1.6%. TGB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
RS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TGB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Margin of Safety
+24.5%
Fair Value
$9.24
Current Price
$6.95
$2.29 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 184.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TGB
The strongest argument for TGB centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 184.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TGB
The primary concerns for TGB are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 368.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TGB carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
TGB is growing revenue faster at 184.8% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100) and 42.8% revenue growth. TGB offers better value entry with a 24.5% margin of safety. 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.
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BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Taseko Mines Limited, a mining company, acquires, develops and operates mineral properties. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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