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Russel MetalsRUSMF -0.59%76 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 54.3% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Russel Metals's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Russel Metals was 34.50% per year. The lowest was -15.60% per year. And the median was 4.55% per year.
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Russel Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Russel Metals 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.80% mean?
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Russel Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #82 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Russel Metals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Russel Metals' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.80% is near median its 10-year median of 4.55. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.60. Russel Metals' value of 4.80% is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #82 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #82 out of 151 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.60. Russel Metals' value of 4.80% is 14.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 5.60, Russel Metals has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Industrial Distribution companies is 5.60, based on 151 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 4.80% is 14.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Russel Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Russel Metals (RUSMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.52, compared to a current price of $53.37 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 14.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 5.60. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Russel Metals (RUSMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Russel Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.37 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.52.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 4.80% (near median its 10-year median of 4.55)
GF Value™: $41.52 vs. price of $53.37 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#82 of 151)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RUSMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Russel Metals Inc is a Canada-based metal distribution company. The company conducts business in Canada and the U.S. in three operating and reportable segments: Metals Service Centers, Energy Field Stores, and Steel Distributors. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Metals Service Centers segment, which carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous specialty metals. It purchases these products mainly from North American steel producers, processes, packages, and sells them to end users in accordance with their specific needs. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada.
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