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Russel MetalsRUSMF +1.32%73 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.84 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 114 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 79.82% on this metric.
Russel Metals's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.84.
Russel Metals's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.84.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Russel Metals was -12.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -14.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% 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 OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.3 Med: 7.9 Max: 194.1
Current: -14.7
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 194.10% per year. The lowest was -62.30% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
RUSMF's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked worse than 79.82% of 114
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 13.15
vs RUSMF: -14.70
Russel Metals Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Russel Metals Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.84
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.84 mean?
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.84 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #91 out of 114 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Russel Metals' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Russel Metals' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.84. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 13.15. Russel Metals' value of $0.84 is 93.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #91 out of 114 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #91 out of 114 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 13.15. Russel Metals' value of $0.84 is 93.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Industrial Distribution companies is 13.15, based on 114 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.84 is 93.6% 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 Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 13.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.84. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.40, compared to a current price of $56.96 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.84 and 93.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 13.15. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.84 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 $56.96 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.40.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $0.84
GF Value™: $40.40 vs. price of $56.96 (41% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#91 of 114)
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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