RELIANCE INC (RS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RS • US7595091023
346.73 USD
+10.64 (+3.17%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
346.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 4:15:00 PM
Overall RS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RS against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. RS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RS had positive earnings in the past year.
- RS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years RS has been profitable.
- RS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RS has a better Return On Assets (6.90%) than 78.34% of its industry peers.
- RS has a Return On Equity of 9.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: RS outperforms 74.52% of its industry peers.
- RS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 72.61% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RS is above the industry average of 10.48%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.10%) for RS is well below the 3 year average (15.30%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.9% | ||
| ROE | 9.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% |
ROA(3y)13.1%
ROA(5y)11.73%
ROE(3y)18.46%
ROE(5y)17.16%
ROIC(3y)15.3%
ROIC(5y)14.22%
1.3 Margins
- RS's Profit Margin of 5.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 68.15% of its industry peers.
- RS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.23%, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RS has declined.
- RS has a better Gross Margin (29.06%) than 65.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.23% | ||
| GM | 29.06% |
OM growth 3Y-14.8%
OM growth 5Y-1.51%
PM growth 3Y-14.23%
PM growth 5Y-0.22%
GM growth 3Y-2.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RS is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RS has less shares outstanding
- RS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- RS has an Altman-Z score of 6.25. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- RS's Altman-Z score of 6.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 66.24% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RS is 2.09, which is a good value as it means it would take RS, 2.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RS (2.09) is better than 77.71% of its industry peers.
- RS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, RS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC10.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- RS has a Current Ratio of 4.43. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.43, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- RS has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 2.08, RS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.25%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- RS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.88%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.25%
EPS 3Y-10.36%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
3.2 Future
- RS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.45% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y4.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.66 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RS.
- 84.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say RS is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.89, RS is valued on the expensive side.
- 64.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say RS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 70.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- RS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RS is cheaper than 87.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- RS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- RS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%.
- RS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. RS pays more dividend than 82.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- RS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RS grows each year by 14.75%, which is quite nice.
- RS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- RS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.75%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
- 34.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of RS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.66%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
346.73
+10.64 (+3.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners83.24%
Inst Owner Change-3.44%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap18.13B
Revenue(TTM)13.92B
Net Income(TTM)728.20M
Analysts75.56
Price Target323.09 (-6.82%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.75%
DP34.66%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.1%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.04%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.11%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.03%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.37%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)2.12%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.3%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.7%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.71%
PT rev (1m)0.14%
PT rev (3m)-1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.63 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 4.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.54 |
EPS(TTM)14.06
EY4.06%
EPS(NY)18.36
Fwd EY5.29%
FCF(TTM)12.66
FCFY3.65%
OCF(TTM)19.67
OCFY5.67%
SpS266.25
BVpS139.71
TBVpS79.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.78
Graham Number210.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.9% | ||
| ROE | 9.97% | ||
| ROCE | 10.52% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.58% | ||
| OM | 7.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.23% | ||
| GM | 29.06% | ||
| FCFM | 4.75% |
ROA(3y)13.1%
ROA(5y)11.73%
ROE(3y)18.46%
ROE(5y)17.16%
ROIC(3y)15.3%
ROIC(5y)14.22%
ROICexc(3y)17.1%
ROICexc(5y)15.58%
ROICexgc(3y)27.77%
ROICexgc(5y)25.53%
ROCE(3y)19.87%
ROCE(5y)18.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.04%
OM growth 3Y-14.8%
OM growth 5Y-1.51%
PM growth 3Y-14.23%
PM growth 5Y-0.22%
GM growth 3Y-2.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 131.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.25 |
F-Score5
WACC10.55%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)164.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)100.25%
Profit Quality(5y)122.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.25%
EPS 3Y-10.36%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-4.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y6.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
Revenue Next Year3.45%
Revenue Next 2Y4.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.33%
EBIT growth 5Y3.16%
EBIT Next Year9.79%
EBIT Next 3Y8.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-55.98%
FCF growth 3Y21.09%
FCF growth 5Y-1.16%
OCF growth 1Y-47.37%
OCF growth 3Y21.39%
OCF growth 5Y1.9%
RELIANCE INC / RS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to RS.
What is the valuation status of RELIANCE INC (RS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RELIANCE INC (RS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RS stock?
RELIANCE INC (RS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RELIANCE INC (RS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RELIANCE INC (RS) is 24.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.48.
Is the dividend of RELIANCE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of RELIANCE INC (RS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.66%.