RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
40.88 CAD
-0.08 (-0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to RUS. RUS was compared to 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making RUS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. RUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make RUS suitable for dividend and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RUS was profitable.
RUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RUS has been profitable.
RUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.30%, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS has a better Return On Equity (10.17%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
RUS has a better Profit Margin (3.60%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.15%, RUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
RUS has a Gross Margin (21.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 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 4.51 indicates that RUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RUS's Altman-Z score of 4.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS is 3.82, which is a good value as it means it would take RUS, 3.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.82, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that RUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 4.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.62 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
RUS has a better Current ratio (3.62) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that RUS should not have too much problems paying 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
The earnings per share for RUS have decreased by -3.30% in the last year.
RUS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.28% yearly.
RUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.15%.
RUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.00% yearly.
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
RUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.34% yearly.
RUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.01%
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y11.86%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
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 accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.95, the valuation of RUS can be described as correct.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.58, which indicates a very decent valuation of RUS.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. RUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
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.
RUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, which is a nice return.
RUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.32.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, RUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
TSX:RUS (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
40.88
-0.08 (-0.2%)
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 Cap2.26B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)165.30M
Analysts78.18
Price Target50.85 (24.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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)-1.92%
PT rev (3m)-2.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)3.86
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)3.67
OCFY8.97%
SpS82.41
BVpS29.2
TBVpS26.77
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number43.87
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 | 4.51 |
F-Score7
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Y16.01%
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y11.86%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year60.81%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 6 / 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 13.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.
How financially healthy is RUSSEL METALS INC?
The financial health rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 8 / 10.