RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:RUS - CA7819036046 - Common Stock
44.11 CAD
+0.02 (+0.05%)
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 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. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years RUS has been profitable.
RUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
RUS's Return On Assets of 6.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.17%, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
RUS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.43%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.60%, RUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.62%, RUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% 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) | 3.6% | ||
| 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
RUS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
RUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.61. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.61, RUS is doing good in 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.
RUS's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RUS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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 | 4.61 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
RUS has a Current Ratio of 3.62. This indicates that RUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
RUS has a Current ratio of 3.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. RUS outperforms 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.67, RUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
RUS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.30%.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.00% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y13.16%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.05, RUS is valued correctly.
RUS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RUS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, RUS is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.56, the valuation of RUS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RUS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.56 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of RUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
RUS's earnings are expected to grow with 14.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.90%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.26, RUS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
RUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
5.2 History
The dividend of RUS has a limited annual growth rate of 1.78%.
RUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
RUS pays out 58.14% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y18.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.05%
TSX:RUS (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.11
+0.02 (+0.05%)
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 Cap2.44B
Revenue(TTM)4.59B
Net Income(TTM)165.30M
Analysts78.18
Price Target50.85 (15.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY6.64%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY8.65%
FCF(TTM)2.23
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)3.69
OCFY8.38%
SpS82.99
BVpS29.4
TBVpS26.96
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)1.23
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 | 4.61 |
F-Score7
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC1
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 2Y18.23%
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 Year9.25%
Revenue Next 2Y13.16%
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 15.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.5.
How financially healthy is RUSSEL METALS INC?
The financial health rating of RUSSEL METALS INC (RUS.CA) is 8 / 10.