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RELIANCE INC (RS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7595091023 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

296.32  +0.47 (+0.16%)

After market: 296.32 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall RS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RS against 153 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

In the past year RS was profitable.
RS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (7.45%) than 83.01% of its industry peers.
RS has a Return On Equity of 10.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RS outperforms 81.70% of its industry peers.
RS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.01% is amongst the best of the industry. RS outperforms 81.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RS is significantly above the industry average of 8.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.01%) for RS is well below the 3 year average (15.30%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that RS had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.45%
ROE 10.87%
ROIC 9.01%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.65%, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RS has remained more or less at the same level.
RS's Operating Margin of 7.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 62.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RS has declined.
The Gross Margin of RS (29.34%) is better than 67.97% of its industry peers.
RS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.73%
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 29.34%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RS is creating some value.
RS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
RS has less shares outstanding than it did 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

An Altman-Z score of 5.84 indicates that RS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.84, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RS is 1.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take RS, only 1.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RS (1.54) is better than 84.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that RS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, RS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.54
Altman-Z 5.84
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC10.05%
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

A Current Ratio of 3.17 indicates that RS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.17, RS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that RS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RS (1.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.17
Quick Ratio 1.58
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

The earnings per share for RS have decreased strongly by -33.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, RS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.86% on average per year.
RS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.60%.
RS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.61%
EPS 3Y-10.36%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%-28.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%-4.39%

3.2 Future

RS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.99% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.23%
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.75 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.21, RS is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.66, which indicates a correct valuation of RS.
67.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.44. RS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.75
Fwd PE 14.66
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 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RS indicates a rather cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 81.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.34
EV/EBITDA 12.66
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
RS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, RS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.93.
RS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RS grows each year by 14.75%, which is quite nice.
RS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

32.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
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 (5/9/2025, 8:20:31 PM)

After market: 296.32 0 (0%)

296.32

+0.47 (+0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Inst Owners84.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.5%
Market Cap15.67B
Analysts76.47
Price Target334.59 (12.92%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.75%
DP32.33%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (1.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.08%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.08%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.26%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.75%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.9%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.56%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.22%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.75
Fwd PE 14.66
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 16.34
P/OCF 11.46
P/B 2.21
P/tB 3.98
EV/EBITDA 12.66
EPS(TTM)14.28
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)20.21
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)18.14
FCFY6.12%
OCF(TTM)25.87
OCFY8.73%
SpS258.55
BVpS134.27
TBVpS74.48
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)2.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.45%
ROE 10.87%
ROCE 11.7%
ROIC 9.01%
ROICexc 9.3%
ROICexgc 14.55%
OM 7.73%
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 29.34%
FCFM 7.01%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.81
Cap/Depr 149.31%
Cap/Sales 2.99%
Interest Coverage 27.11
Cash Conversion 102.79%
Profit Quality 124.25%
Current Ratio 3.17
Quick Ratio 1.58
Altman-Z 5.84
F-Score4
WACC10.05%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)-33.61%
EPS 3Y-10.36%
EPS 5Y8.86%
EPS Q2Q%-28.87%
EPS Next Y10.23%
EPS Next 2Y13.06%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%-4.39%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.33%
EBIT growth 5Y3.16%
EBIT Next Year23.25%
EBIT Next 3Y10.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.27%
FCF growth 3Y21.09%
FCF growth 5Y-1.16%
OCF growth 1Y-34.83%
OCF growth 3Y21.39%
OCF growth 5Y1.9%