RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
39.8 CAD
+0.32 (+0.81%)
Overall RUS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated RUS against 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 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.
In the past year RUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 6.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of RUS (10.26%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.34%, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.01%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.34%) for RUS is well below the 3 year average (13.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RUS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.34% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 3.65%, RUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of RUS (5.15%) 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 (21.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
RUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.65% | ||
| GM | 21.3% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for RUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RUS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.38. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of RUS (4.38) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUS would need 2.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RUS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.19) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.47 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
RUS has a Current ratio of 3.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that RUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUS has a better Quick ratio (1.52) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.35%.
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 a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.82%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.35%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%27.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.77, which indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
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 (25.89), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.30, the valuation of RUS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 |
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 | 10.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.75 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, RUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.69, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
RUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
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
58.62% 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.
DP58.62%
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
TSX:RUS (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
39.8
+0.32 (+0.81%)
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 Cap2.22B
Revenue(TTM)4.51B
Net Income(TTM)164.80M
Analysts78.18
Price Target51.58 (29.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
DP58.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.67%
Min EPS beat(2)2.69%
Max EPS beat(2)30.66%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.45%
Max EPS beat(4)30.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.59%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.42%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.01%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.28%
PT rev (1m)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.75 |
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY7.26%
EPS(NY)3.86
Fwd EY9.7%
FCF(TTM)3.89
FCFY9.77%
OCF(TTM)5.45
OCFY13.7%
SpS80.83
BVpS28.8
TBVpS26.36
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.12
Graham Number43.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.26% | ||
| ROCE | 11% | ||
| ROIC | 8.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.89% | ||
| OM | 5.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.65% | ||
| GM | 21.3% | ||
| FCFM | 4.81% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.38 |
F-Score5
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)-11.35%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%27.38%
EPS Next Y16.01%
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y11.86%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year60.81%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.57%
FCF growth 3Y-2.73%
FCF growth 5Y3.38%
OCF growth 1Y-31.88%
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 13.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
How financially healthy is RUSSEL METALS INC?
The financial health rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 8 / 10.