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Ryerson HoldingRYZ -6.88%65 Forward PE Ratio is 21.28 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates RYZ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Industrial Products companies, Ryerson Holding ranks worse than 61.78% on this metric.
Ryerson Holding (NYSE:RYZ) 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 .
Ryerson Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ryerson Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ryerson Holding Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.19
9.27
7.22
3.13
17.11
19.46
Ryerson Holding Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.19
4.62
14.58
9.92
9.27
8.81
7.86
6.78
7.22
4.58
7.29
5.92
3.13
17.11
33.39
50.80
15.41
19.46
16.88
22.01
RYZ vs PRLB, MEC, IIIN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ryerson Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding (RYZ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 21.28 as of Jul. 30, 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 Ryerson Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #800 out of 1295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Ryerson Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ryerson Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.28. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.48. Ryerson Holding's value of 21.28 is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #800 out of 1295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ryerson Holding has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryerson Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to PRLB and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #800 out of 1295 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ryerson Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.48. Ryerson Holding's value of 21.28 is 15.2% above 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 Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 18.48, based on 1,295 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. Ryerson Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 21.28 is 15.2% 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 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 Ryerson Holding and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryerson Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryerson Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding (RYZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.41, compared to a current price of $26.81 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 21.28 and 15.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.48. Ryerson Holding's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Ryerson Holding (RYZ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 21.28 as of Jul. 30, 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 Ryerson Holding (RYZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.81 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.41.
GuruFocus considers Ryerson Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYZ:
Forward PE Ratio: 21.28
GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $26.81 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Industrial Products median (#800 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryerson Holding Corp provides a metals service center, and value-added processor and is a distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to its North American operations, it conducts processing and distribution operations in China. It carries a full line of products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms. The company has one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers. It derives substantially all of its sales from the processing and distribution of met. Geographically, the majority revenue is generated from the United States.
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