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
- RUS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years RUS has always 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 better Return On Invested Capital (8.61%) than 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
- The Profit Margin of RUS (3.64%) is better 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 in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUS is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has less shares outstanding
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 4.46 indicates that RUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.46, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- RUS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.87) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that RUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- RUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half 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 | 4.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.06 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- RUS has a better Current ratio (3.06) than 83.33% 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.
- RUS has a Quick ratio of 1.21. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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
- 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 15.66 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 26.11.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.75, RUS is valued correctly.
- 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.
- RUS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
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%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, RUS pays a better dividend.
| 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 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.
- RUS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 | 8.89 |
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 | 4.46 |
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%.