Russel MetalsRUSMF -6.91%79 ROA % is 10.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 7.15. 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 77.71% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Russel Metals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $209 Mil.
Russel Metals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,010 Mil. Therefore, Russel Metals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 7.15 Max: 22.1
Current: 7.32
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest ROA % was 22.10%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 7.15%.
RUSMF's ROA % is ranked better than 77.71% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs RUSMF: 7.32
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Russel Metals ROA % Related Terms
Russel Metals ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a ROA % of 10.42% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 7.15. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' ROA % has ranged from 1.39 to 22.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #35 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Russel Metals' ROA % too high?
Russel Metals' current ROA % of 10.42% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 7.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 22.10. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROA % is 3.76. Russel Metals' value of 10.42% is 177.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #35 out of 157 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' ROA % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #35 out of 157 companies for ROA %. This places Russel Metals in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.76. Russel Metals' value of 10.42% is 177.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own ROA % has ranged from 1.39 to 22.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 3.76, 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 ROA % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.76, based on 157 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current ROA % of 10.42% is 177.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROA % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current ROA % is 10.42%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 7.15. 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 ROA % is 10.42%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 177.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.76. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current ROA % is 10.42% 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:
ROA %: 10.42% (46% above median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 177.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#35 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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