RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:RUS • CA7819036046
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47.96 CAD
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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.
- In the past year RUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years RUS has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RUS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RUS's Return On Assets of 6.29% is amongst the best of the industry. RUS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
- RUS has a better Return On Equity (10.62%) 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.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUS is in line with the industry average of 7.93%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 3.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 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 in line with its industry peers.
- RUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- RUS has a better Gross Margin (21.81%) than 66.67% of 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) | 3.64% | ||
| 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.
- 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.
- RUS has a Altman-Z score of 4.49. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS is 3.87, which is a good value as it means it would take RUS, 3.87 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- RUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.64%
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 a decent Current ratio value of 3.06, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, RUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.92% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 12.14% yearly.
- RUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.67% yearly.
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.99 indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RUS.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say RUS is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.01, RUS is valued correctly.
- 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 | 21.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of RUS 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)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y12.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. RUS.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.91, 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 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
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
- 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 (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
47.96
-0.06 (-0.12%)
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 Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)4.64B
Net Income(TTM)168.80M
Analysts74.55
Price Target55.66 (16.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)9.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 |
EPS(TTM)3
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)3.69
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)2.27
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)3.63
OCFY7.56%
SpS84.36
BVpS28.88
TBVpS26.5
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number44.15
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
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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.
How profitable is RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) stock?
RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 15.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
What is the earnings growth outlook for RUSSEL METALS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is expected to grow by 22.88% in the next year.