Russel MetalsRUSMF 79 Buyback Yield % is 2.08 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 78.46% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.08 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #14 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Russel Metals' Buyback Yield % too high?
Russel Metals' current Buyback Yield % is 2.08. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. Russel Metals' value of 2.08 is 940% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #14 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' Buyback Yield % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #14 out of 65 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Russel Metals in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. Russel Metals' value of 2.08 is 940% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.20, based on 65 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Buyback Yield % of 2.08 is 940% above 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Buyback Yield % is 2.08. 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 $35.31, compared to a current price of $42.07 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.08 and 940% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.20. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.08 as of Jul. 02, 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 $42.07 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.31.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.08
GF Value™: $35.31 vs. price of $42.07 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 940% above the Industrial Distribution median (#14 of 65)
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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