RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:RUS • CA7819036046
47.83 CAD
-0.32 (-0.66%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
This RUS.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make RUS suitable for dividend and quality investing!
1. RUS.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RUS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- RUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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's Return On Equity of 10.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.61%, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUS is in line with the industry average of 8.16%.
| 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
- RUS has a better Profit Margin (3.64%) than 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.
- With a Gross Margin value of 21.81%, RUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- RUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- RUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.49. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.49, 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS (3.87) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- RUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of RUS (0.29) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.88%
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.
- RUS has a better Current ratio (3.06) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that RUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RUS has a better Quick ratio (1.21) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, RUS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.60% on average per year.
- 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
- RUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.19% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.21%
EPS Next 2Y16.19%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. RUS.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94 indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
- RUS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUS is 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 26.69.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.53, RUS is valued correctly.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- RUS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 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 | 21.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.03 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of RUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y16.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. RUS.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%.
- RUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.65.
- RUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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
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 2Y16.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUS.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:RUS (3/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
47.83
-0.32 (-0.66%)
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 Owners27.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.63B
Revenue(TTM)4.64B
Net Income(TTM)168.80M
Analysts78.18
Price Target55.66 (16.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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)9.46%
PT rev (3m)9.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.03 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)2.27
FCFY4.75%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY7.58%
SpS84.3
BVpS28.86
TBVpS26.48
PEG (NY)0.59
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 | 4.49 |
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 Y27.21%
EPS Next 2Y16.19%
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 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 27.21% 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%.