RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
41.92 CAD
+0.54 (+1.3%)
Overall RUS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated RUS against 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 correct valuation and a medium 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
In the past year RUS was profitable.
RUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
RUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years RUS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.27%, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS has a Return On Equity of 10.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.34%) than 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 7.69%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.01%) for RUS is well above the current ROIC(8.34%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.34% |
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 (3.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RUS has a Operating Margin (5.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.30%, RUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.65% | ||
| GM | 21.3% |
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
RUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
RUS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.46. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RUS has a better Altman-Z score (4.46) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RUS would need 2.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RUS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.19) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that RUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of RUS (0.28) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
RUS has a Current Ratio of 3.47. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
RUS's Current ratio of 3.47 is amongst the best of the industry. RUS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that RUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.52, RUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for RUS have decreased strongly by -11.35% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.28% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, RUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.82% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.35%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%27.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
3.2 Future
RUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.29% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y28.44%
EPS Next 2Y19.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y8.44%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, RUS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.79, the valuation of RUS can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RUS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
RUS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RUS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
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.
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 19.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y19.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, RUS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
RUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.36.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, RUS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
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 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
58.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RUS. 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.
DP58.62%
EPS Next 2Y19.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:RUS (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
41.92
+0.54 (+1.3%)
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 Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)4.51B
Net Income(TTM)164.80M
Analysts78
Price Target51.85 (23.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.78%
DP58.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.67%
Min EPS beat(2)2.69%
Max EPS beat(2)30.66%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.45%
Max EPS beat(4)30.66%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.59%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.42%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.01%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.28%
PT rev (1m)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY9.27%
FCF(TTM)3.89
FCFY9.27%
OCF(TTM)5.45
OCFY13%
SpS80.83
BVpS28.8
TBVpS26.36
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number43.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.26% | ||
| ROCE | 11% | ||
| ROIC | 8.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.89% | ||
| OM | 5.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.65% | ||
| GM | 21.3% | ||
| FCFM | 4.81% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
F-Score5
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)-11.35%
EPS 3Y-26.66%
EPS 5Y12.28%
EPS Q2Q%27.38%
EPS Next Y28.44%
EPS Next 2Y19.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y0.42%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
Revenue Next Year9%
Revenue Next 2Y8.44%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year60.81%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.57%
FCF growth 3Y-2.73%
FCF growth 5Y3.38%
OCF growth 1Y-31.88%
OCF growth 3Y4.14%
OCF growth 5Y6.61%