Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsTaseko Mines Ltd (TGB)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$403.62
-2.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.21B
TGB
Taseko Mines Ltd
$7.06
+5.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 1825% more annual revenue ($14.84B vs $770.85M). RS leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs 2.0%. TGB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
RS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TGB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RS.
Margin of Safety
+2.5%
Fair Value
$7.29
Current Price
$7.05
$0.24 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 70.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 23.4%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : TGB
The strongest argument for TGB centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 70.4% 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, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TGB
The primary concerns for TGB are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 175.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a growth stock while TGB is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGB carries more volatility with a beta of 2.01 — expect wider price swings.
TGB is growing revenue faster at 70.4% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (87M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100) and 15.5% revenue growth. 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.
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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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