RELIANCE INC (RS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:RS - US7595091023 - Common Stock
295.31 USD
+3.02 (+1.03%)
Overall RS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RS against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. RS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
RS had positive earnings in the past year.
RS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years RS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.03%, RS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.58% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.20%, RS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.77% of the companies in the same industry.
RS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.62%) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
RS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.30%. This is above the industry average of 13.00%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
RS has a better Profit Margin (5.39%) than 72.26% of its industry peers.
RS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
RS has a better Operating Margin (7.48%) than 62.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RS has declined.
RS has a better Gross Margin (29.36%) than 67.10% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for RS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
RS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.77 indicates that RS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RS has a better Altman-Z score (5.77) than 74.84% of its industry peers.
RS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.71. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. RS outperforms 82.58% of its industry peers.
RS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
RS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RS outperforms 55.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC9.7%
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.
RS's Current ratio of 3.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RS outperforms 65.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that RS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RS (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, RS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.91% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.74% on average over the past years.
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
RS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.67% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.18%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y5.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
RS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.00.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
RS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.20.
RS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RS is cheaper than 63.87% of the companies in the same industry.
RS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RS is cheaper than 63.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of RS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)117.3
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y5.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.74, RS pays a better dividend. On top of this RS pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.75%!
RS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y5.67%
NYSE:RS (9/11/2025, 2:51:22 PM)
295.31
+3.02 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.62%
Inst Owner Change-8.92%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap15.53B
Analysts75.29
Price Target332.11 (12.46%)
Short Float %1.93%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.75%
DP33.89%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date
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)-2.33%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 3.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.73 |
EPS(TTM)14.06
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)19.43
Fwd EY6.58%
FCF(TTM)15.83
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)23.4
OCFY7.92%
SpS260.34
BVpS137.56
TBVpS77.49
PEG (NY)117.3
PEG (5Y)2.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.77 |
F-Score5
WACC9.7%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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 Y0.18%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y5.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%0.45%
Revenue Next Year2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.33%
EBIT growth 5Y3.16%
EBIT Next Year14.25%
EBIT Next 3Y9.05%
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%