RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:RUS • CA7819036046

46.93 CAD
-3.44 (-6.83%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RUS was profitable.
  • 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.
RUS.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRUS.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of RUS (6.30%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • RUS's Return On Equity of 10.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.43%, RUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% 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 above the industry average of 8.04%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.01%) for RUS is well above the current ROIC(8.43%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.3%
ROE 10.17%
ROIC 8.43%
ROA(3y)10.69%
ROA(5y)10.46%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)17.46%
ROIC(3y)13.01%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
RUS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRUS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • RUS's Profit Margin of 3.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
  • RUS has a Operating Margin (5.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
  • RUS has a Gross Margin of 21.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUS outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
  • RUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.15%
PM (TTM) 3.6%
GM 21.62%
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%
RUS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRUS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has less shares outstanding
  • RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for RUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RUS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingRUS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
RUS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRUS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.85 indicates that RUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.85, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUS would need 3.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS (3.82) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • RUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • RUS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.82
Altman-Z 4.85
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.66%
RUS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRUS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.62 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of RUS (3.62) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • RUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. 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 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.62
Quick Ratio 1.67
RUS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRUS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • RUS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.30%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • RUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.3%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%

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 14.05% yearly.
  • RUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.62%
EPS Next 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y13.16%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
RUS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRUS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
RUS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRUS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.02, RUS is valued correctly.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RUS.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.67. RUS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • RUS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.30.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.69. RUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.02
Fwd PE 12.3
RUS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRUS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.09
EV/EBITDA 9.46
RUS.CA Per share dataRUS.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • RUS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 14.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.96, 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 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.49%

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
RUS.CA Yearly Dividends per shareRUS.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • RUS pays out 58.14% 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.
DP58.14%
EPS Next 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
RUS.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRUS.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M
RUS.CA Dividend Payout.RUS.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RUS.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RUSSEL METALS INC

TSX:RUS (2/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

46.93

-3.44 (-6.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners27.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.59B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)165.30M
Analysts78.18
Price Target51.44 (9.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.49%
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
DP58.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(2)2.69%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.45%
Max EPS beat(4)30.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.83%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.4%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.19%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)1.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.02
Fwd PE 12.3
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 21.09
P/OCF 12.7
P/B 1.6
P/tB 1.74
EV/EBITDA 9.46
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY6.24%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY8.13%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY7.87%
SpS82.99
BVpS29.4
TBVpS26.96
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)1.3
Graham Number44.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.3%
ROE 10.17%
ROCE 11.12%
ROIC 8.43%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 10.08%
OM 5.15%
PM (TTM) 3.6%
GM 21.62%
FCFM 2.68%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 3.82
Debt/EBITDA 1.36
Cap/Depr 88.55%
Cap/Sales 1.77%
Interest Coverage 17.24
Cash Conversion 62.28%
Profit Quality 74.41%
Current Ratio 3.62
Quick Ratio 1.67
Altman-Z 4.85
F-Score7
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)-3.3%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.78%
EPS Next Y11.62%
EPS Next 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y13.16%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year45.66%
EBIT Next 3Y18.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-73.22%
FCF growth 3Y-2.73%
FCF growth 5Y3.38%
OCF growth 1Y-60.68%
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 6 / 10 to RUS.CA.


What is the valuation status of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 11.62% 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 58.14%.