Ternium SA ADR (TX)vsOlympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$39.57
+1.67%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.64B
ZEUS
Olympic Steel Inc
$47.86
0.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $538.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 722% more annual revenue ($15.61B vs $1.90B). TX leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs 0.7%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. ZEUS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
TX
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
ZEUS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-202.5%
Fair Value
$14.96
Current Price
$39.57
$24.61 premium
Margin of Safety
-538.7%
Fair Value
$7.96
Current Price
$47.86
$39.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Weak financial health signals
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ZEUS
The strongest argument for ZEUS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ZEUS
The primary concerns for ZEUS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ZEUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — expect wider price swings.
ZEUS is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
TX generates stronger free cash flow (65M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ZEUS scores higher overall (52/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Olympic Steel Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Olympic Steel, Inc. processes and distributes metal products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bedford Heights, Ohio.
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