RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
43.92 CAD
+0.19 (+0.43%)
Overall RUS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated RUS against 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. RUS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RUS a good candidate for dividend and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RUS had positive earnings in the past year.
RUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RUS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
RUS's Return On Assets of 6.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUS's Return On Equity of 10.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUS is above the industry average of 8.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.01%) for RUS is well above the current ROIC(8.43%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 10.17% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% |
ROA(3y)10.69%
ROA(5y)10.46%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)17.46%
ROIC(3y)13.01%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of RUS (3.60%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of RUS (5.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.62%, RUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.6% | ||
| GM | 21.62% |
OM growth 3Y-28.49%
OM growth 5Y5.93%
PM growth 3Y-28.35%
PM growth 5Y12.64%
GM growth 3Y-10.17%
GM growth 5Y3.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUS is 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 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.60 indicates that RUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.60, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUS would need 3.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS (3.82) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.62 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.62, RUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that RUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.67, RUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RUS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.30%.
Measured over the past years, RUS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.28% on average per year.
RUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.15%.
Measured over the past years, RUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.3%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.62%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.23%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.99, which indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.56, the valuation of RUS can be described as very reasonable.
RUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUS is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say RUS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as RUS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
RUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.93%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.33, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, RUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RUS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.78%.
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)1.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
58.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
RUS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP58.14%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
TSX:RUS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.92
+0.19 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.43B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)165.30M
Analysts78.18
Price Target50.85 (15.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
DP58.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(2)2.69%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.45%
Max EPS beat(4)30.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.83%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.4%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.19%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)-1.41%
PT rev (3m)-2.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY6.67%
EPS(NY)3.8
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY8.41%
SpS82.99
BVpS29.4
TBVpS26.96
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number44.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 10.17% | ||
| ROCE | 11.12% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.08% | ||
| OM | 5.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.6% | ||
| GM | 21.62% | ||
| FCFM | 2.68% |
ROA(3y)10.69%
ROA(5y)10.46%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)17.46%
ROIC(3y)13.01%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
ROICexc(3y)16.12%
ROICexc(5y)16.7%
ROICexgc(3y)17.51%
ROICexgc(5y)18.2%
ROCE(3y)17.19%
ROCE(5y)18.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.68%
OM growth 3Y-28.49%
OM growth 5Y5.93%
PM growth 3Y-28.35%
PM growth 5Y12.64%
GM growth 3Y-10.17%
GM growth 5Y3.7%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
F-Score7
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)95.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.23%
Profit Quality(3y)129.68%
Profit Quality(5y)373.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.3%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.78%
EPS Next Y11.62%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year9.23%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year45.66%
EBIT Next 3Y18.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-73.22%
FCF growth 3Y-2.73%
FCF growth 5Y3.38%
OCF growth 1Y-60.68%
OCF growth 3Y4.14%
OCF growth 5Y6.61%
RUSSEL METALS INC / RUS.CA 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 for RUS 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RUS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 14.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.49.
How financially healthy is RUSSEL METALS INC?
The financial health rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 8 / 10.