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Russel MetalsRUSMF -0.59%76 Cash-to-Debt is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.34. 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 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 59.49% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Russel Metals's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.32.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Russel Metalscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.34 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.34.
RUSMF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 59.49% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs RUSMF: 0.32
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Russel Metals Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Russel Metals Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #94 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Russel Metals' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Russel Metals' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.32 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.49. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Russel Metals' value of 0.32 is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #94 out of 158 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' Cash-to-Debt compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #94 out of 158 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Russel Metals' value of 0.32 is 31.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.47, 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 Cash-to-Debt for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.47, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.32 is 31.9% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. 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 Cash-to-Debt is 0.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 31.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.47. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.32 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:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.32 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $41.52 vs. price of $53.37 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#94 of 158)
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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