RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
43.17 CAD
+0.77 (+1.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to RUS. RUS was compared to 12 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. RUS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, RUS could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years RUS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years RUS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RUS (6.30%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of RUS (10.17%) is better than 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 above the industry average of 8.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.01%) for RUS is well above the current ROIC(8.43%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 3.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.15%, RUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
RUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RUS is still creating some 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
An Altman-Z score of 4.55 indicates that RUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.55, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.82, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that RUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 4.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.62 indicates that RUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
RUS has a better Current ratio (3.62) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that RUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RUS (1.67) is better than 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 by -3.30% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
RUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.15%.
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)-3.3%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.78%
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 14.05% 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 8.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.62%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.23%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.73, RUS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. RUS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
RUS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.36.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUS is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
RUS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 14.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, RUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.77, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, RUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
58.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of RUS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP58.14%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
TSX:RUS (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.17
+0.77 (+1.82%)
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 Cap2.39B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)165.30M
Analysts78.18
Price Target50.85 (17.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
DP58.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.32%
Max EPS beat(2)2.69%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.45%
Max EPS beat(4)30.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.83%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.4%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.39%
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)-1.41%
PT rev (3m)-2.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY6.79%
EPS(NY)3.8
Fwd EY8.8%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY5.16%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY8.56%
SpS82.99
BVpS29.4
TBVpS26.96
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.2
Graham Number44.03
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 | 4.55 |
F-Score7
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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)-3.3%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.78%
EPS Next Y11.62%
EPS Next 2Y17.97%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year9.23%
Revenue Next 2Y13.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year45.66%
EBIT Next 3Y18.92%
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 5 / 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 14.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.47.
How financially healthy is RUSSEL METALS INC?
The financial health rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 8 / 10.