RELIANCE INC (RS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RS • US7595091023

316.74 USD
-0.37 (-0.12%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
316.74 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/25/2026, 4:17:51 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

RS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. RS is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. RS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally RS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make RS suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years RS has always been profitable.
  • RS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
RS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • RS's Return On Assets of 7.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.31%, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: RS outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RS is in line with the industry average of 11.01%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 10.31%
ROIC 8.3%
ROA(3y)9.54%
ROA(5y)12.25%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)17.78%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
RS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • RS's Profit Margin of 5.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
  • RS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.20%, RS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.62% 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 (28.78%) than 64.74% of its industry peers.
  • RS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.2%
PM (TTM) 5.17%
GM 28.78%
OM growth 3Y-21.49%
OM growth 5Y-2.73%
PM growth 3Y-21.78%
PM growth 5Y4.32%
GM growth 3Y-2.38%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
RS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RS has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for RS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RS is higher compared to a year ago.
RS Yearly Shares OutstandingRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
RS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.17 indicates that RS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.17, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.83. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RS would need 2.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.83, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • RS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.83
Altman-Z 6.17
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC11%
RS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.88 indicates that RS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • RS has a Current ratio of 4.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. RS outperforms 80.13% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.30 indicates that RS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • RS has a better Quick ratio (2.30) than 62.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.88
Quick Ratio 2.3
RS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • RS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.93%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • RS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.32%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.93%
EPS 3Y-21.92%
EPS 5Y13.11%
EPS Q2Q%8.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y10.16%
Sales Q2Q%11.9%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • RS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y28.02%
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.86%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
RS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
RS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RS indicates a rather cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 80.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • RS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • RS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.37.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 67.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • RS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.24
Fwd PE 17.37
RS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RS indicates a rather cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 80.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.96
EV/EBITDA 13.6
RS Per share dataRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200 250

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • RS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • RS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • RS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.73% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.55%, RS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, RS pays a better dividend. On top of this RS pays more dividend than 83.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • RS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of RS grows each year by 13.95%, which is quite nice.
  • RS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
RS Yearly Dividends per shareRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of RS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.45%
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
RS Dividend Payout.RS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RELIANCE INC

NYSE:RS (2/25/2026, 4:17:51 PM)

After market: 316.74 0 (0%)

316.74

-0.37 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners83.24%
Inst Owner Change-0.46%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.4%
Market Cap16.56B
Revenue(TTM)14.29B
Net Income(TTM)739.40M
Analysts75.56
Price Target334.92 (5.74%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.55%
Yearly Dividend4.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.95%
DP34.45%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.04%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.78%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.11%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.4%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.13%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.17%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.24%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.5%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.87%
PT rev (1m)2.35%
PT rev (3m)0.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.24
Fwd PE 17.37
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 32.96
P/OCF 19.92
P/B 2.31
P/tB 4.1
EV/EBITDA 13.6
EPS(TTM)14.24
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)18.23
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)9.61
FCFY3.03%
OCF(TTM)15.9
OCFY5.02%
SpS273.37
BVpS137.12
TBVpS77.26
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.7
Graham Number209.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 10.31%
ROCE 10.81%
ROIC 8.3%
ROICexc 8.49%
ROICexgc 12.79%
OM 7.2%
PM (TTM) 5.17%
GM 28.78%
FCFM 3.52%
ROA(3y)9.54%
ROA(5y)12.25%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)17.78%
ROIC(3y)10.81%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
ROICexc(3y)11.59%
ROICexc(5y)15.59%
ROICexgc(3y)18.08%
ROICexgc(5y)25.17%
ROCE(3y)14.08%
ROCE(5y)18.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.66%
OM growth 3Y-21.49%
OM growth 5Y-2.73%
PM growth 3Y-21.78%
PM growth 5Y4.32%
GM growth 3Y-2.38%
GM growth 5Y-2.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.83
Debt/EBITDA 1.09
Cap/Depr 118.22%
Cap/Sales 2.3%
Interest Coverage 18.82
Cash Conversion 63.57%
Profit Quality 67.96%
Current Ratio 4.88
Quick Ratio 2.3
Altman-Z 6.17
F-Score5
WACC11%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)-9.93%
EPS 3Y-21.92%
EPS 5Y13.11%
EPS Q2Q%8.11%
EPS Next Y28.02%
EPS Next 2Y15.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y10.16%
Sales Q2Q%11.9%
Revenue Next Year4.86%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.93%
EBIT growth 5Y7.15%
EBIT Next Year45.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-49.71%
FCF growth 3Y-34.36%
FCF growth 5Y-12.88%
OCF growth 1Y-41.85%
OCF growth 3Y-26.79%
OCF growth 5Y-6.65%

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 6 / 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 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of RELIANCE INC (RS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RELIANCE INC (RS) is 22.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.31.


Is the dividend of RELIANCE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of RELIANCE INC (RS) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.45%.