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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Russel Metals's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $75 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $203 Mil.
Russel Metals's pretax margin was 6.35%.
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest Pretax Margin was 13.78%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 5.23%.
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest Pretax Margin was 13.78%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 5.23%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Russel Metals Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Pre-Tax Income 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: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $203 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $203 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors.
Is Russel Metals' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Russel Metals' current Pre-Tax Income is $203 Mil. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' Pre-Tax Income compare to GWW and FAST?
Russel Metals' Pre-Tax Income of $203 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. Russel Metals's current Pre-Tax Income is $203 Mil. 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 $39.52, compared to a current price of $57.88 — trading 46.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $203 Mil. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Pre-Tax Income is $203 Mil as of Jun. 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 $57.88 is trading 46.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.52.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Pre-Tax Income: $203 Mil
GF Value™: $39.52 vs. price of $57.88 (46.5% above fair value)
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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