RELIANCE INC (RS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:RS • US7595091023

Current stock price

294.8 USD
-1.14 (-0.39%)
At close:
296.2 USD
+1.4 (+0.47%)
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This RS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years RS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 76.43% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.31%, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 71.97% 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 11.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 10.31%
ROIC 8.32%
ROA(3y)9.54%
ROA(5y)12.25%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)17.78%
ROIC(3y)10.86%
ROIC(5y)14.37%
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 has a better Profit Margin (5.17%) than 67.52% 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 7.22%, RS is in the better half of 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.
  • The Gross Margin of RS (28.81%) is better than 64.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.22%
PM (TTM) 5.17%
GM 28.81%
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%
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. RS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • RS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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

  • RS has an Altman-Z score of 5.92. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of RS (5.92) is better than 71.34% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • RS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.83) than 75.16% of its industry peers.
  • RS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, RS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.83
Altman-Z 5.92
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC11.59%
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 80.25% of its industry peers.
  • RS has a Quick Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • RS has a better Quick ratio (2.30) than 63.69% 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. RS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • RS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.93%.
  • RS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.11% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.32% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, RS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.16% on average per year.
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

  • RS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.57% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.09%
EPS Next 2Y18.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2028 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 2028 5 10 15 20 25

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4. RS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 74.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. RS is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.29, RS is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say RS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.7
Fwd PE 16.29
RS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 68.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.35
EV/EBITDA 12.55
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

  • The 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.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y18.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%

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5. RS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • RS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • RS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.08. RS pays more dividend than 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, RS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.67%

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, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.45%
EPS Next 2Y18.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
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

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RS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RELIANCE INC

NYSE:RS (3/19/2026, 8:27:38 PM)

Premarket: 296.2 +1.4 (+0.47%)

294.8

-1.14 (-0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners83.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap15.25B
Revenue(TTM)14.29B
Net Income(TTM)739.40M
Analysts73.33
Price Target334.92 (13.61%)
Short Float %1.82%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.67%
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)1.28%
PT rev (3m)2.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.7
Fwd PE 16.29
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 30.35
P/OCF 18.34
P/B 2.13
P/tB 3.77
EV/EBITDA 12.55
EPS(TTM)14.24
EY4.83%
EPS(NY)18.1
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)9.71
FCFY3.3%
OCF(TTM)16.07
OCFY5.45%
SpS276.33
BVpS138.61
TBVpS78.1
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.58
Graham Number210.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 10.31%
ROCE 10.84%
ROIC 8.32%
ROICexc 8.52%
ROICexgc 12.83%
OM 7.22%
PM (TTM) 5.17%
GM 28.81%
FCFM 3.52%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.83
Debt/EBITDA 1.08
Cap/Depr 118.22%
Cap/Sales 2.3%
Interest Coverage 18.88
Cash Conversion 63.42%
Profit Quality 67.96%
Current Ratio 4.88
Quick Ratio 2.3
Altman-Z 5.92
F-Score5
WACC11.59%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 Y27.09%
EPS Next 2Y18.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y10.16%
Sales Q2Q%11.9%
Revenue Next Year6.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.49%
EBIT growth 5Y7.54%
EBIT Next Year45.79%
EBIT Next 3Y15.56%
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 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.


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 20.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.


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%.