RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
39.55 CAD
+0.2 (+0.51%)
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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make RUS suitable 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.
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 Return On Assets of 6.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 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.
RUS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.43% is fine compared to the rest 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 significantly above the industry average of 7.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.43%) for RUS is well below the 3 year average (13.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RUS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
RUS's Profit Margin of 3.60% 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
RUS's Gross Margin of 21.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 58.33% 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) | 3.6% | ||
| 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUS is creating value.
RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RUS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.47. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RUS's Altman-Z score of 4.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS is 3.82, which is a good value as it means it would take RUS, 3.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RUS (3.82) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.2%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that RUS should not have too much problems paying 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RUS have decreased strongly by -34.38% in the last year.
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)-34.38%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%5.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
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 18.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.01%
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y11.86%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.49 indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
RUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.24, the valuation of RUS can be described as very reasonable.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. RUS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RUS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as RUS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
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 18.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.52, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, RUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
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 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
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 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
TSX:RUS (11/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
39.55
+0.2 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.21B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)165.30M
Analysts78.18
Price Target51.58 (30.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
DP58.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-3.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.73
EY6.9%
EPS(NY)3.86
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)2.2
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY9.25%
SpS82.22
BVpS29.13
TBVpS26.71
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number42.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.47 |
F-Score7
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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)-34.38%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%5.77%
EPS Next Y16.01%
EPS Next 2Y18.95%
EPS Next 3Y18.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y11.86%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year60.81%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 7 / 10 to RUS.CA.
What is the valuation status for RUS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RUS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 14.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
How financially healthy is RUSSEL METALS INC?
The financial health rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 8 / 10.