Russel MetalsRUSMF -6.91%79 Quick Ratio is 1.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.37. 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 55.41% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Russel Metals's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.29.
Russel Metals has a quick ratio of 1.29. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.37 Max: 2.49
Current: 1.29
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest Quick Ratio was 2.49. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.37.
RUSMF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 55.41% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs RUSMF: 1.29
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Russel Metals Quick Ratio Related Terms
Russel Metals Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Russel Metals's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.29 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #70 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Russel Metals' Quick Ratio too high?
Russel Metals' current Quick Ratio of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.49. The Industrial Distribution industry median Quick Ratio is 1.20. Russel Metals' value of 1.29 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #70 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' Quick Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #70 out of 157 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.20. Russel Metals' value of 1.29 is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.20, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Quick Ratio of 1.29 is 7.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Quick Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 7.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.20. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.29 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#70 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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