RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:RUS • CA7819036046
Current stock price
46.99 CAD
+0.76 (+1.64%)
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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.
1. RUS.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years RUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- RUS has a Return On Equity of 10.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- RUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUS is in line with the industry average of 7.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.64%, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.81%, RUS is in line with its industry, 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) | 3.64% | ||
| 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for RUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, RUS has less shares outstanding
- RUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.44. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.44, 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 3.87. 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- RUS has a Current Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.06, RUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- RUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. 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 1.21, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. RUS.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.89% over the past year.
- RUS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.60% yearly.
- RUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.92%.
- Measured over the past years, RUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.54% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, RUS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.14% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.67% on average over the next years.
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
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. RUS.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- RUS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.66.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.96), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.75, the valuation of RUS can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. RUS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RUS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 |
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.
- RUS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.5
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. RUS.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- RUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.80.
- RUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RUS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.40%.
- RUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 56.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUS. 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:RUS (3/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
46.99
+0.76 (+1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners28.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.59B
Revenue(TTM)4.64B
Net Income(TTM)168.80M
Analysts74.55
Price Target55.66 (18.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-02-27 (0.43)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.76 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)3.69
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)2.27
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY7.71%
SpS84.3
BVpS28.86
TBVpS26.48
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number44.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.44 |
F-Score5
WACC7.56%
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%.