RELIANCE INC (RS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RS • US7595091023
Current stock price
362.5 USD
+3.05 (+0.85%)
At close:
356 USD
-6.5 (-1.79%)
Pre-Market:
This RS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RS had positive earnings in the past year.
- RS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- RS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years RS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.44%, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- RS has a better Return On Equity (11.30%) than 73.62% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.85%, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RS is significantly below the industry average of 58.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.44% | ||
| ROE | 11.3% | ||
| ROIC | 8.85% |
ROA(3y)9.54%
ROA(5y)12.25%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)17.78%
ROIC(3y)10.86%
ROIC(5y)14.37%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of RS (5.42%) is better than 69.33% of its industry peers.
- RS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- RS has a Operating Margin of 7.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RS outperforms 58.28% of its industry peers.
- RS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of RS (28.69%) is better than 63.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.42% | ||
| GM | 28.69% |
OM growth 3Y-21.01%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-21.78%
PM growth 5Y4.32%
GM growth 3Y-2.29%
GM growth 5Y-2.03%
2. RS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RS is destroying value.
- RS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- RS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for RS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.06 indicates that RS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RS's Altman-Z score of 6.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 68.71% of its industry peers.
- RS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.77. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RS would need 2.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RS (2.77) is better than 74.85% of its industry peers.
- RS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of RS (0.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC12.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- RS has a Current Ratio of 4.39. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of RS (4.39) is better than 76.07% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.24 indicates that RS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of RS (2.24) is better than 60.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.24 |
3. RS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.45%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, RS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.11% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.45%
EPS 3Y-21.92%
EPS 5Y13.11%
EPS Q2Q%36.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y10.16%
Sales Q2Q%15.53%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.33% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.71%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. RS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- RS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RS.
- 62.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- RS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of RS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.77
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.33%
5. RS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%, RS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- RS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.99.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RS grows each year by 13.95%, 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.95%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- RS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.83%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.33%
RS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
362.5
+3.05 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Industry Strength75.16
Industry Growth51.55
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)07-22 2026-07-22
Inst Owners84.47%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap18.53B
Revenue(TTM)14.84B
Net Income(TTM)804.60M
Analysts73.33
Price Target351.82 (-2.95%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
Yearly Dividend4.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.95%
DP31.83%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (1.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.78%
Max EPS beat(4)7.3%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.61%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.14%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.91%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.32%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.21%
PT rev (1m)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)2.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.22 |
EPS(TTM)15.63
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)19.7
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)11.98
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)17.97
OCFY4.96%
SpS290.27
BVpS139.36
TBVpS78.16
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.77
Graham Number221.384 (-38.93%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.44% | ||
| ROE | 11.3% | ||
| ROCE | 11.53% | ||
| ROIC | 8.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.53% | ||
| OM | 7.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.42% | ||
| GM | 28.69% | ||
| FCFM | 4.13% |
ROA(3y)9.54%
ROA(5y)12.25%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)17.78%
ROIC(3y)10.86%
ROIC(5y)14.37%
ROICexc(3y)11.64%
ROICexc(5y)15.62%
ROICexgc(3y)18.16%
ROICexgc(5y)25.21%
ROCE(3y)14.15%
ROCE(5y)18.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.02%
OM growth 3Y-21.01%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-21.78%
PM growth 5Y4.32%
GM growth 3Y-2.29%
GM growth 5Y-2.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 109.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
F-Score6
WACC12.85%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)156.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.45%
Profit Quality(3y)90.71%
Profit Quality(5y)81.71%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.45%
EPS 3Y-21.92%
EPS 5Y13.11%
EPS Q2Q%36.87%
EPS Next Y30.71%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y10.16%
Sales Q2Q%15.53%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.49%
EBIT growth 5Y7.54%
EBIT Next Year48.38%
EBIT Next 3Y15.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.77%
FCF growth 3Y-34.36%
FCF growth 5Y-12.88%
OCF growth 1Y-35.01%
OCF growth 3Y-26.79%
OCF growth 5Y-6.65%
RELIANCE INC / RS Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is RELIANCE INC (RS) stock?
RELIANCE INC (RS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RELIANCE INC (RS) is expected to grow by 30.71% in the next year.
Is the dividend of RELIANCE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of RELIANCE INC (RS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.83%.