Russel MetalsTSX:RUS -2.85%79 PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates TSX:RUS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$50.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 69.68% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Russel Metals's share price is C$60.03. Russel Metals's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$30.02. Hence, Russel Metals's PB Ratio of today is 2.00.
Warning Sign:
Russel Metals Inc stock PB Ratio (=2) is close to 3-year high of 2.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:RUS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 1.51 Max: 2.37
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest PB Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.51.
TSX:RUS's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.68% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs TSX:RUS: 2.00
During the past 12 months, Russel Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Russel Metals was 34.50% per year. The lowest was -15.60% per year. And the median was 4.55% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Russel Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
Russel Metals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's PB 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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Russel Metals's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Russel Metals (TSX:RUS) has a PB Ratio of 2.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #108 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Russel Metals' PB Ratio too high?
Russel Metals' current PB Ratio of 2.00 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 2.37. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.04. Russel Metals' value of 2.00 is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #108 out of 155 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' PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #108 out of 155 companies for PB Ratio. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.04. Russel Metals' value of 2.00 is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.04, 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 PB Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.04, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current PB Ratio of 2.00 is 92.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current PB Ratio is 2.00, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. 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 (TSX:RUS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$50.27, compared to a current price of C$60.03 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.00, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 92.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.04. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (TSX:RUS), the current PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Jun. 25, 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 (TSX:RUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Russel Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$60.03 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$50.27.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:RUS:
PB Ratio: 2.00 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: C$50.27 vs. price of C$60.03 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#108 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:RUS 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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