RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
41.53 CAD
-0.27 (-0.65%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. RUS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. RUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RUS a good candidate 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.
Each year in the past 5 years RUS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RUS (6.27%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
RUS has a better Return On Equity (10.26%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.34%, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RUS is significantly above the industry average of 7.81%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.65%, RUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.15%, RUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RUS has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RUS 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, RUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.46, RUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 100.00% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, RUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.64%
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 has a Current ratio of 3.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUS outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
RUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that RUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RUS's Quick ratio of 1.52 is amongst the best of the industry. RUS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.35%.
Measured over the past years, RUS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.82% in the past 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 19.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.65%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.37 indicates a correct valuation of RUS.
RUS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, RUS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.67, the valuation of RUS can be described as reasonable.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RUS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
RUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RUS.
RUS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 19.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
RUS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.16.
RUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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
RUS pays out 58.62% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:RUS (9/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
41.53
-0.27 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.33B
Analysts78
Price Target52.02 (25.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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)-0.97%
PT rev (3m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY9.38%
FCF(TTM)3.87
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)5.43
OCFY13.08%
SpS80.54
BVpS28.69
TBVpS26.27
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)1.17
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-32.42%
ROICexcg 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
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 Y31.65%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
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 Year9.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.19%
EBIT growth 5Y9.11%
EBIT Next Year68.34%
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%