RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:RUS • CA7819036046
46.23 CAD
+0.31 (+0.68%)
Last: Mar 13, 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.
Taking everything into account, RUS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, RUS could be worth investigating further 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.
- 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
- RUS has a better Return On Assets (6.29%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of RUS (10.62%) is better than 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
- RUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.79%. This 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
- The Profit Margin of RUS (3.64%) is better 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.
- 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.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUS is creating some value.
- RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.43. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- RUS has a better Altman-Z score (4.43) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.87, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- RUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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 | 4.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.1%
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's Current ratio of 3.06 is amongst the best of the industry. RUS outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- 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
- RUS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.89%, which is quite good.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.92% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.67% on average per year.
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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.41, 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 (25.70), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.54, the valuation of RUS can be described as correct.
- RUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, RUS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
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 12.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. RUS.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%. 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 5.90.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
RUS.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:RUS (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
46.23
+0.31 (+0.68%)
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 Cap2.55B
Revenue(TTM)4.64B
Net Income(TTM)168.80M
Analysts74.55
Price Target55.66 (20.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
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 | 15.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY6.49%
EPS(NY)3.69
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)2.27
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY7.84%
SpS84.3
BVpS28.86
TBVpS26.48
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.49
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 | 4.43 |
F-Score5
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 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%.