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RELIANCE INC (RS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:RS - US7595091023 - Common Stock

285.6 USD
+2.44 (+0.86%)
Last: 10/2/2025, 4:15:00 PM
285.6 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/2/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall RS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RS against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making RS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. RS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

RS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years RS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years RS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

RS has a better Return On Assets (7.03%) than 82.69% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.20%, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of RS (8.62%) is better than 78.21% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RS is above the industry average of 12.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.30%) for RS is well above the current ROIC(8.62%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.03%
ROE 10.2%
ROIC 8.62%
ROA(3y)13.1%
ROA(5y)11.73%
ROE(3y)18.46%
ROE(5y)17.16%
ROIC(3y)15.3%
ROIC(5y)14.22%
RS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

RS has a better Profit Margin (5.39%) than 72.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RS has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.48%, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
RS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
RS's Gross Margin of 29.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.48%
PM (TTM) 5.39%
GM 29.36%
OM growth 3Y-14.8%
OM growth 5Y-1.51%
PM growth 3Y-14.23%
PM growth 5Y-0.22%
GM growth 3Y-2.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
RS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
RS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
RS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
RS Yearly Shares OutstandingRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
RS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

RS has an Altman-Z score of 5.69. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.69, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RS is 1.71, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RS, only 1.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.71, RS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that RS is not too dependend on debt financing.
RS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RS outperforms 55.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 1.71
Altman-Z 5.69
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.09%
RS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

RS has a Current Ratio of 3.18. This indicates that RS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of RS (3.18) is better than 64.74% of its industry peers.
RS has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that RS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RS (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 1.51
RS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.52%.
RS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.86% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.91% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, RS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.52%
EPS 3Y-10.36%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%-4.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%0.45%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.69% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.14%
EPS Next 2Y11.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
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 decreasing.
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.
RS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
RS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.31, RS is valued on the expensive side.
RS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. RS is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.79. RS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.63, which indicates a correct valuation of RS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.21), we can say RS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.31
Fwd PE 14.63
RS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.87% of the companies in the same industry.
87.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.04
EV/EBITDA 12.36
RS Per share dataRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200 250

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of RS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
EPS Next 2Y11.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.69%, RS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, RS pays a better dividend. On top of this RS pays more dividend than 83.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.69%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RS grows each year by 14.75%, which is quite nice.
RS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
RS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.75%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
RS Yearly Dividends per shareRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

RS pays out 33.89% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
RS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
RS Dividend Payout.RS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RELIANCE INC

NYSE:RS (10/2/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 285.6 0 (0%)

285.6

+2.44 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Inst Owners83.68%
Inst Owner Change-8.92%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap15.02B
Analysts75.29
Price Target332.11 (16.29%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.69%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.75%
DP33.89%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (1.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.1%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.11%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.11%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.92%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.11%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.66%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.74%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.31
Fwd PE 14.63
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 18.04
P/OCF 12.2
P/B 2.08
P/tB 3.69
EV/EBITDA 12.36
EPS(TTM)14.06
EY4.92%
EPS(NY)19.52
Fwd EY6.84%
FCF(TTM)15.83
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)23.4
OCFY8.19%
SpS260.34
BVpS137.56
TBVpS77.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.03%
ROE 10.2%
ROCE 11.2%
ROIC 8.62%
ROICexc 8.86%
ROICexgc 13.73%
OM 7.48%
PM (TTM) 5.39%
GM 29.36%
FCFM 6.08%
ROA(3y)13.1%
ROA(5y)11.73%
ROE(3y)18.46%
ROE(5y)17.16%
ROIC(3y)15.3%
ROIC(5y)14.22%
ROICexc(3y)17.1%
ROICexc(5y)15.58%
ROICexgc(3y)27.77%
ROICexgc(5y)25.53%
ROCE(3y)19.87%
ROCE(5y)18.47%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.04%
OM growth 3Y-14.8%
OM growth 5Y-1.51%
PM growth 3Y-14.23%
PM growth 5Y-0.22%
GM growth 3Y-2.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 1.71
Debt/EBITDA 0.79
Cap/Depr 143.81%
Cap/Sales 2.91%
Interest Coverage 23.38
Cash Conversion 94.61%
Profit Quality 112.82%
Current Ratio 3.18
Quick Ratio 1.51
Altman-Z 5.69
F-Score5
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)164.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)100.25%
Profit Quality(5y)122.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.52%
EPS 3Y-10.36%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%-4.73%
EPS Next Y-0.14%
EPS Next 2Y11.12%
EPS Next 3Y6.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%0.45%
Revenue Next Year2.15%
Revenue Next 2Y3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.33%
EBIT growth 5Y3.16%
EBIT Next Year13.77%
EBIT Next 3Y8.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-51.13%
FCF growth 3Y21.09%
FCF growth 5Y-1.16%
OCF growth 1Y-42.06%
OCF growth 3Y21.39%
OCF growth 5Y1.9%