RUSMF (Russel Metals) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is Russel Metals Dividend Payout Ratio?

Russel Metals RUSMF -6.91% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.59. 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 95 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RUSMF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.59 Max: 2.19
Current: 0.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Russel Metals was 2.19. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.59.

RUSMF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.68% of 95 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs RUSMF: 0.57

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Russel Metals is 2.99%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Russel Metals was 12.41%. The lowest was 2.71%. And the median was 5.21%.

Russel Metals's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.31.

During the past 12 months, Russel Metals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Russel Metals was 74.30% per year. The lowest was -28.70% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Russel Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Russel Metals Annual Data

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0.38

0.61

0.58

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RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Russel Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.24	/	2.139
	=	0.58

Russel Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.313	/	0.577
	=	0.54

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 mean?

Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #70 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.

Is Russel Metals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Russel Metals' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 is near median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.19. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Russel Metals' value of 0.54 is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #70 out of 95 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?

According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #70 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Russel Metals' value of 0.54 is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.42, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 is 28.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 28.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.54 (near median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#70 of 95)

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 Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Distribution

Comparable Companies TSX:DBM TSX:ADEN TSX:WJX TSX:TBL TSX:FTT GWW FAST FERG WCC WSO TSX:TIH LSE:DPLM QXO AIT OSTO:ADDT B CNM OSTO:INDT OSTO:BEIJ B POOL MSM

Other Exchanges RMZ:Germany RUS:Canada

Address 6600 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 7J6

Website https://www.russelmetals.com

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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