Russel MetalsRUSMF -6.91%79 ROE % is 17.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 12.70. 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 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 70.51% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Russel Metals's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $209 Mil. Russel Metals's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,177 Mil. Therefore, Russel Metals's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 12.7 Max: 40.91
Current: 12.17
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest ROE % was 40.91%. The lowest was 2.71%. And the median was 12.70%.
RUSMF's ROE % is ranked better than 70.51% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 7.235
vs RUSMF: 12.17
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Russel Metals ROE % Related Terms
Russel Metals ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a ROE % of 17.79% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 12.70. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' ROE % has ranged from 2.71 to 40.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #46 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Russel Metals' ROE % too high?
Russel Metals' current ROE % of 17.79% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 40.91. The Industrial Distribution industry median ROE % is 7.24. Russel Metals' value of 17.79% is 145.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #46 out of 156 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' ROE % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #46 out of 156 companies for ROE %. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 7.24. Russel Metals' value of 17.79% is 145.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own ROE % has ranged from 2.71 to 40.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.70 vs. the industry median of 7.24, 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 ROE % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.24, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current ROE % of 17.79% is 145.9% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median ROE % is 7.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current ROE % is 17.79%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 12.70. 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 ROE % is 17.79%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.70 and 145.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 7.24. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current ROE % is 17.79% 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:
ROE %: 17.79% (40% above median its 10-year median of 12.70)
GF Value™: $36.59 vs. price of $41.89 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#46 of 156)
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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