Russel MetalsRUSMF 79 5-Year ROIIC % is 13.69 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 70.5% on this metric.
5-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (5-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year.
Russel Metals's 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.69%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for Russel Metals's 5-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF's 5-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 70.5% of 139
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 6.03
vs RUSMF: 13.69
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
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Russel Metals 5-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's 5-Year ROIIC % 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: 5-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's 5-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year ROIIC % 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 5-Year ROIIC % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's 5-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's 5-Year ROIIC % 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 5-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a 5-Year ROIIC % of 13.69 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #41 out of 139 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Russel Metals' 5-Year ROIIC % too high?
Russel Metals' current 5-Year ROIIC % is 13.69. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 6.03. Russel Metals' value of 13.69 is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #41 out of 139 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' 5-Year ROIIC % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #41 out of 139 companies for 5-Year ROIIC %. This puts Russel Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 6.03. Russel Metals' value of 13.69 is 127% 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 5-Year ROIIC % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year ROIIC % among Industrial Distribution companies is 6.03, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current 5-Year ROIIC % of 13.69 is 127% 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 5-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 5-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year ROIIC % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current 5-Year ROIIC % is 13.69. 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 $35.31, compared to a current price of $42.07 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year ROIIC % is 13.69 and 127% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 6.03. 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 5-Year ROIIC % calculated?
5-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current 5-Year ROIIC % is 13.69 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $42.07 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.31.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
5-Year ROIIC %: 13.69
GF Value™: $35.31 vs. price of $42.07 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Industrial Distribution median (#41 of 139)
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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