Russel MetalsRUSMF 79 Forward PE Ratio is 14.97 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 63 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
Russel Metals's Forward PE Ratio for today is 14.97.
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Russel Metals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Russel Metals Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Forward PE 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.
Russel Metals Forward PE Ratio Chart
Russel Metals Annual Data
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12.12
21.23
13.89
7.66
11.26
14.35
11.16
8.84
11.42
10.22
12.06
Russel Metals Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
12.12
13.53
22.78
15.85
21.23
17.70
16.34
13.44
13.89
11.95
11.17
10.19
7.66
9.35
9.20
9.38
11.26
6.75
28.41
11.35
14.35
15.11
10.01
14.12
11.16
10.08
5.69
8.39
8.84
10.63
8.35
10.50
11.42
11.53
10.49
10.02
10.22
10.63
11.83
10.98
12.06
13.18
RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.97 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #21 out of 63 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Russel Metals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Russel Metals' current Forward PE Ratio is 14.97. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.32. Russel Metals' value of 14.97 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #21 out of 63 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #21 out of 63 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.32. Russel Metals' value of 14.97 is 22.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 19.32, based on 63 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.97 is 22.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.97. 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 $34.50, compared to a current price of $42.07 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.97 and 22.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 19.32. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.97 as of Jul. 05, 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 $42.07 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.50.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.97
GF Value™: $34.50 vs. price of $42.07 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#21 of 63)
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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