Russel MetalsRUSMF -6.91%79 Current Ratio is 2.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 73.89% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Russel Metals's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.86.
Russel Metals has a current ratio of 2.86. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.26 Med: 3.1 Max: 4.37
Current: 2.86
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest Current Ratio was 4.37. The lowest was 2.26. And the median was 3.10.
RUSMF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 73.89% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs RUSMF: 2.86
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Russel Metals Current Ratio Related Terms
Russel Metals Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Current Ratio 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: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 2.86 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Current Ratio has ranged from 2.26 to 4.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #41 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Russel Metals' Current Ratio too high?
Russel Metals' current Current Ratio of 2.86 is near median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.26 to a high of 4.37. The Industrial Distribution industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. Russel Metals' value of 2.86 is 45.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #41 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Current Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #41 out of 157 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.97. Russel Metals' value of 2.86 is 45.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.26 to 4.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Russel Metals has consistently been above 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 Current Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.97, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Current Ratio of 2.86 is 45.2% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Current Ratio is 2.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.10. 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 $36.59, compared to a current price of $41.89 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 45.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.97. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Current Ratio is 2.86 as of Mar. 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 $41.89 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.59.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Current Ratio: 2.86 (near median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#41 of 157)
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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