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Russel MetalsRUSMF +2.50%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 64.86% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.72
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Russel Metals was 0.72. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.40.
RUSMF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.86% of 148
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs RUSMF: 0.30
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Russel Metals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Russel Metals Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #52 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Russel Metals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Russel Metals' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.72. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Russel Metals' value of 0.30 is 38.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #52 out of 148 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' Debt-to-Equity compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #52 out of 148 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49. Russel Metals' value of 0.30 is 38.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.49, based on 148 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 38.8% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 $35.98, compared to a current price of $48.25 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 38.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.49. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 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 $48.25 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.98.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.30 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $35.98 vs. price of $48.25 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#52 of 148)
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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