Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
STLD
Steel Dynamics Inc
$239.79
+1.14%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $34.44B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$57.90
+0.50%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Steel Dynamics Inc generates 28% more annual revenue ($20.54B vs $16.00B). STLD leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 4.4%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
STLD
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 83.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STLD
The strongest argument for STLD centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 33.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : STLD
The primary concerns for STLD are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STLD profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
STLD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
STLD is growing revenue faster at 33.4% — sustainability is the question.
STLD generates stronger free cash flow (304M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Steel Dynamics Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Steel Dynamics, Inc., is a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States.
Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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