Russel MetalsRUSMF -6.91%79 Median PS Value is $33.01 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 3412% above its 10-year median of 0.94. 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 110 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 66.36% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Russel Metals's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.869. Russel Metals's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.5168. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $33.01.
As of today (2026-06-24), Russel Metals's share price is $41.89. Russel Metals's Median PS Value is $33.01. Therefore, Russel Metals's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.36
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Russel Metals was 1.36. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.94.
RUSMF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 66.36% of 110
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.045
vs RUSMF: 1.27
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Russel Metals's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
41.89
/
33.01
=
1.27
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Russel Metals Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Median PS Value 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: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.5168.
Russel Metals's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $63.869.
* 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 Median PS Value of $33.01 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 3412% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.41 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #73 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Russel Metals' Median PS Value too high?
Russel Metals' current Median PS Value of $33.01 is 3412% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.36. The Industrial Distribution industry median Median PS Value is 1.05. Russel Metals' value of $33.01 is 3058.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #73 out of 110 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below 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' Median PS Value compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #73 out of 110 companies for Median PS Value. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.05. Russel Metals' value of $33.01 is 3058.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.41 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.05, 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 Median PS Value for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.05, based on 110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Median PS Value of $33.01 is 3058.9% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Median PS Value is $33.01, which is 3412% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. 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 Median PS Value is $33.01, which is 3412% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 3058.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.05. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Median PS Value is $33.01 as of Jun. 24, 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:
Median PS Value: $33.01 (3412% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3058.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#73 of 110)
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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