RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:RUS • CA7819036046

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46.68 CAD
-0.75 (-1.58%)
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This RUS.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. RUS.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RUS was profitable.
  • In the past year RUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years RUS has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years RUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RUS.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUS.CA 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 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • RUS's Return On Assets of 6.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.62%, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUS is in line with the industry average of 7.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.29%
ROE 10.62%
ROIC 8.61%
ROA(3y)7.84%
ROA(5y)11.41%
ROE(3y)12.2%
ROE(5y)19.01%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)14.93%
RUS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • RUS's Profit Margin of 3.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • RUS has a Operating Margin (5.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • RUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • RUS has a Gross Margin of 21.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUS outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.15%
PM (TTM) 3.64%
GM 21.81%
OM growth 3Y-18.4%
OM growth 5Y8.7%
PM growth 3Y-20.85%
PM growth 5Y31.89%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y2.48%
RUS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. RUS.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUS is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for RUS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RUS is higher compared to a year ago.
RUS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
RUS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.45. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • RUS has a better Altman-Z score (4.45) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.87. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUS would need 3.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.87, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that RUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • RUS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 3.87
Altman-Z 4.45
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.57%
RUS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.06 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of RUS (3.06) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that RUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.21, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 1.21
RUS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. RUS.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.89% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.92% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • RUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.89%
EPS 3Y-20.18%
EPS 5Y31.6%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y11.54%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%

3.2 Future

  • RUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.14% yearly.
  • RUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.88%
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y7.67%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
RUS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
RUS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. RUS.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.56, RUS is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.66 indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
  • RUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.56
Fwd PE 12.66
RUS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.55
EV/EBITDA 8.83
RUS.CA Per share dataRUS.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • RUS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of RUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 12.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. RUS.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%, RUS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, RUS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RUS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.40%.
  • RUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • RUS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
RUS.CA Yearly Dividends per shareRUS.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • RUS pays out 56.81% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of RUS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP56.81%
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUS.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUS.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M
RUS.CA Dividend Payout.RUS.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUS.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RUS.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RUSSEL METALS INC

TSX:RUS (3/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

46.68

-0.75 (-1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners28.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.64B
Net Income(TTM)168.80M
Analysts74.55
Price Target55.66 (19.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
DP56.81%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(2)3.58%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(4)30.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.08%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.19%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.2%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.31%
PT rev (1m)8.22%
PT rev (3m)9.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.56
Fwd PE 12.66
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 20.55
P/OCF 12.88
P/B 1.62
P/tB 1.76
EV/EBITDA 8.83
EPS(TTM)3
EY6.43%
EPS(NY)3.69
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)2.27
FCFY4.87%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY7.76%
SpS84.3
BVpS28.86
TBVpS26.48
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number44.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.29%
ROE 10.62%
ROCE 11.4%
ROIC 8.61%
ROICexc 9.11%
ROICexgc 9.76%
OM 5.15%
PM (TTM) 3.64%
GM 21.81%
FCFM 2.7%
ROA(3y)7.84%
ROA(5y)11.41%
ROE(3y)12.2%
ROE(5y)19.01%
ROIC(3y)9.79%
ROIC(5y)14.93%
ROICexc(3y)11.72%
ROICexc(5y)17.36%
ROICexgc(3y)12.7%
ROICexgc(5y)18.87%
ROCE(3y)12.99%
ROCE(5y)19.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.64%
OM growth 3Y-18.4%
OM growth 5Y8.7%
PM growth 3Y-20.85%
PM growth 5Y31.89%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y2.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 3.87
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 79.57%
Cap/Sales 1.6%
Interest Coverage 13.75
Cash Conversion 59.96%
Profit Quality 74.11%
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 4.45
F-Score5
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)101.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.37%
Profit Quality(3y)125.85%
Profit Quality(5y)105.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.89%
EPS 3Y-20.18%
EPS 5Y31.6%
EPS Q2Q%14.58%
EPS Next Y22.88%
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.9%
Revenue growth 5Y11.54%
Sales Q2Q%5.24%
Revenue Next Year17.35%
Revenue Next 2Y7.67%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.77%
EBIT growth 5Y21.24%
EBIT Next Year61.11%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.69%
FCF growth 3Y-26.76%
FCF growth 5Y-18.41%
OCF growth 1Y-41.99%
OCF growth 3Y-17.85%
OCF growth 5Y-11.67%

RUSSEL METALS INC / RUS.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to RUS.CA.


What is the valuation status of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of RUS stock?

RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is expected to grow by 22.88% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RUS stock?

The dividend rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 56.81%.