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Russel MetalsRUSMF +0.50%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 42.92 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 41.32. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 79.87% on this metric.
Russel Metals's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $555 Mil. Russel Metals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,179 Mil.
Hence, Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 42.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.93 Med: 41.32 Max: 53.18
Current: 44.09
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 53.18. The lowest was 36.93. And the median was 41.32.
RUSMF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 79.87% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 60.08
vs RUSMF: 44.09
Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (42.55) to Jun. 2026 (42.92).
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Russel Metals Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Russel Metals Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding 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: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 42.92 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.32. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.93 to 53.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #32 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Russel Metals' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Russel Metals' current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.92 is near median its 10-year median of 41.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.93 to a high of 53.18. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08. Russel Metals' value of 42.92 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #32 out of 159 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 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' Days Sales Outstanding compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #32 out of 159 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Russel Metals in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08. Russel Metals' value of 42.92 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.93 to 53.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.32 vs. the industry median of 60.08, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Distribution companies is 60.08, based on 159 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.92 is 28.6% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.32. 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 $39.82, compared to a current price of $54.23 — trading 36.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.32 and 28.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 60.08. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.92 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 $54.23 is trading 36.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.82.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 42.92 (near median its 10-year median of 41.32)
GF Value™: $39.82 vs. price of $54.23 (36.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#32 of 159)
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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