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RUS Stock Chart & Stats
C$49.44
-C$0.43(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$49.44
-C$0.43(-1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$39.09 - C$64.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume79.10K
Average Volume (3M)161.96K
Market Cap
C$3.30B
Enterprise ValueC$3.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$128.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$486.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
1.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.55
Shares Outstanding54,900,000
10 Day Avg. Volume174,071
30 Day Avg. Volume161,958
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.53
P/FCF Ratio19.66
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$60.71Price Target Upside22.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)3.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$5.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage (debt/equity ~0.29 TTM) gives the company durable financial flexibility to endure cyclical downturns common in metals distribution. This reduces refinancing risk, supports steady dividends and capex, and enables opportunistic M&A or inventory positioning without stressing liquidity.
Revenue Recovery With Stable Gross MarginResumption of revenue growth alongside a steady gross margin indicates recovering end-market demand and maintained pricing or cost control. Over the medium term this supports sustainable top-line expansion and helps preserve gross profit dollars despite cyclicality, aiding long-term cash generation.
Healthy And Growing Free Cash FlowMaterial free cash flow (~$175M, +40% TTM) and FCF roughly 73% of net income signal strong cash conversion. This provides durable capacity for dividends, maintenance capex, working-capital needs, and selective investments without depending on external financing through cycles.
Bears Say
Profitability Below Prior-cycle PeaksMargins remain well beneath earlier cycle highs, indicating reduced pricing power or a less favorable product mix. Persistently lower net margins compress returns on capital and leave less buffer to absorb input cost swings, making earnings and equity returns more sensitive to demand or cost shocks.
Operating Cash Flow Lags Recent LevelsOperating cash flow has weakened relative to revenue and is below prior-year levels, suggesting working-capital strain or inventory timing issues. Over time this can limit reinvestment capacity, increase reliance on financing in downturns, and constrain the pace of strategic initiatives.
Exposure To Metal Price Cycles And Inventory RiskThe business model requires holding inventories bought from mills, so fluctuating metal prices can erode spreads and trigger inventory markdowns. This structural exposure increases volatility in margins and cash flow and raises working-capital needs during adverse price moves.
Russel Metals News
RUS FAQ
What was Russel Metals Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Russel Metals Inc lowest stock price was C$39.09 and its highest was C$64.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Russel Metals Inc’s market cap?
Russel Metals Inc’s market cap is C$3.30B.
When is Russel Metals Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Russel Metals Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Russel Metals Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Russel Metals Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported C$1.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.759 by C$0.541.
Is Russel Metals Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Russel Metals Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Russel Metals Inc pay dividends?
Russel Metals Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.44 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.88%. See more information on Russel Metals Inc dividends here
What is Russel Metals Inc’s EPS estimate?
Russel Metals Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.07.
How many shares outstanding does Russel Metals Inc have?
Russel Metals Inc has 54,900,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Russel Metals Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Russel Metals Inc reported an EPS of C$1.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.759. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.265%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Russel Metals Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:RUS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Russel Metals Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$60.71 (22.80% Upside)
C$60.71 (22.80% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth C$8.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Russel Metals Inc
Russel Metals Inc. operates as a leading distributor of metal products across North America. The company's business activities are structured into three main divisions: Metals Service Centers, Energy Products, and Steel Distributors. The Metals Service Centers segment provides a comprehensive selection of materials, including plates, flat rolled carbon and stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous specialty metals. It also offers general line steel items such as structural shapes, bars, sheets, pipes, tubing, and hollow structural steel tubing. This segment further delivers extensive processing capabilities, including fiber tube and flat laser processing, multi-dimensional press braking and rolling, shearing, slitting, custom length cutting, laser, oxy-fuel, and plasma cutting, as well as stretcher and traditional leveling. Additional services encompass beam drilling, notching, coping, tee-splitting, saw cutting, edge trimming, and cambering. Customers for this division span industries like machinery and equipment manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and natural resources. The Energy Products segment specializes in supplying the energy industry with essential components such as flanges, valves, fittings, and tubular goods. Lastly, the Steel Distributors segment functions as a key supplier of steel to other steel service centers and large-scale equipment manufacturers. Russel Metals Inc. was founded in 1929 and its corporate headquarters are located in Mississauga, Canada.
RUS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely constructive picture: strong full-year growth in revenues, margins, EBITDA and ROIC; disciplined capital allocation with active M&A (notably Kloeckner) and significant shareholder returns; and a healthy balance sheet and liquidity position supported by investment-grade ratings. Near-term items to monitor include seasonal Q1 working capital absorption, inventory increase from the Kloeckner acquisition, one-off transition costs and the fact that Kloeckner's lower margin profile will temporarily dilute blended margins while integration and value-add investments are executed over the next 1–2 years. On balance, the positives (higher cycle EBITDA, diversified U.S. footprint, strong returns and financial flexibility) outweigh the manageable near-term challenges.View all TSE:RUS earnings summariesRUS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$60.71
▲(22.80% Upside)
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