TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Alcoa vs Cleveland-Cliffs
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/S is 0.8x for Alcoa vs 0.4x for Cleveland-Cliffs; revenue growth is 11.2% for Alcoa vs 7.8% for Cleveland-Cliffs; net margin is 10.7% for Alcoa vs -2.4% for Cleveland-Cliffs; debt/equity is 0.58 for Alcoa vs 1.34 for Cleveland-Cliffs.
What stands out
- Alcoa carries less debt relative to equity: 0.58 vs 1.34 for Cleveland-Cliffs.
- Cleveland-Cliffs's shares did better over the past year: +19.3% vs +2.9% for Alcoa.
- Alcoa scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 57/100 vs 42/100 for Cleveland-Cliffs.
Key metrics
| Metric | AA | CLF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41.21 | $13.16 |
| Market cap | $10.88B | $7.51B |
| P/E | 7.2x (#1) | — |
| P/S | 0.8x (#2) | 0.4x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 11.2% (#1) | 7.8% (#2) |
| Operating margin | — | -1.4% (#1) |
| Net margin | 10.7% (#1) | -2.4% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 0.58 (#1) | 1.34 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +2.9% (#2) | +19.3% (#1) |
| Research score | 57/100 (#1) | 42/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Alcoa Corporation (AA) — Aluminum
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) — Steel