RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
41.29 CAD
-0.04 (-0.1%)
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. RUS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. RUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. 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.
RUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
RUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
RUS has a better Return On Assets (6.27%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Return On Equity of 10.26%. 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 (8.34%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RUS is significantly above the industry average of 7.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.01%) for RUS is well above the current ROIC(8.34%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
RUS's Profit Margin of 3.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 58.33% 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 Gross Margin of 21.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RUS outperforms 50.00% 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) | 3.65% | ||
| 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
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.
RUS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.44 indicates that RUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.44, 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 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.19 is amongst the best of the industry. RUS outperforms 100.00% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is amongst the best of the industry. RUS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
RUS has a Current Ratio of 3.47. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.47, RUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that RUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.52, RUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RUS have decreased strongly by -11.35% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, RUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.00% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, RUS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.42% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y31.65%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.29 indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
RUS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
RUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of RUS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say RUS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RUS.
RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
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.
RUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 19.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.10, 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RUS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.78%.
RUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RUS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:RUS (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
41.29
-0.04 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.30B
Analysts78
Price Target52.02 (25.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
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)-2.39%
PT rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY7%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)3.89
FCFY9.42%
OCF(TTM)5.45
OCFY13.2%
SpS80.83
BVpS28.8
TBVpS26.36
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.16
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-32.42%
ROICexcg 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 | 4.44 |
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 Y31.65%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
Revenue Next Year9.67%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year68.34%
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%