Russel MetalsRUSMF -6.91%79 Net Margin % is 5.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 3.77. 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 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 57.32% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Russel Metals's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52 Mil. Russel Metals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,034 Mil. Therefore, Russel Metals's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 3.77 Max: 10.27
Current: 4.04
RUSMF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.32% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs RUSMF: 4.04
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Russel Metals Net Margin % Related Terms
Russel Metals Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Net Margin % 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 5.06% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 3.77. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.91 to 10.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #67 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Russel Metals' Net Margin % too high?
Russel Metals' current Net Margin % of 5.06% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 10.27. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Russel Metals' value of 5.06% is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #67 out of 157 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' Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #67 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Russel Metals' value of 5.06% is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.91 to 10.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 3.09, 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 Net Margin % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Net Margin % of 5.06% is 63.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Net Margin % is 5.06%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 3.77. 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 Net Margin % is 5.06%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 63.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Net Margin % is 5.06% 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 $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:
Net Margin %: 5.06% (34% above median its 10-year median of 3.77)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#67 of 157)
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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