Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS)vsUSA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR)
RS
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
$417.00
+0.71%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $22.32B
USAR
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
$8.23
+10.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co generates 131854% more annual revenue ($17.37B vs $13.16M). RS leads profitability with a 6.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. RS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
RS
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
USAR
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
6.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : USAR
The strongest argument for USAR centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : RS
The primary concerns for RS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : USAR
The primary concerns for USAR are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while USAR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.68 — expect wider price swings.
RS is growing revenue faster at 42.8% — sustainability is the question.
RS generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RS scores higher overall (69/100 vs 28/100) and 42.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →USA Rare Earth, Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
USA Rare Earth, Inc. engages in mining, processing, and supplying rare earths and other critical minerals. The company is headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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