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Russel MetalsRUSMF +1.39%79 12-1 Month Momentum % is 27.52% as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 150 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 82.67% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-27), Russel Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 27.52%.
The industry rank for Russel Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 82.67% of 150
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs RUSMF: 27.52
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Russel Metals 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 27.52% as of Jul. 27, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #26 out of 150 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Russel Metals' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Russel Metals' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 27.52%. The Industrial Distribution industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.95. Russel Metals' value of 27.52% is 2796.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #26 out of 150 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #26 out of 150 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Russel Metals in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.95. Russel Metals' value of 27.52% is 2796.8% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.95, based on 150 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 27.52% is 2796.8% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 27.52%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.63, compared to a current price of $50.18 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 27.52% and 2796.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.95. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 27.52% as of Jul. 27, 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 $50.18 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.63.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 27.52%
GF Value™: $36.63 vs. price of $50.18 (37% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2796.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#26 of 150)
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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