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Russel MetalsRUSMF 77 Shiller PE Ratio is 21.57 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 14.98. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 108 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks worse than 60.19% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-19), Russel Metals's current share price is $57.38. Russel Metals's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.66. Russel Metals's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 21.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.06 Med: 14.98 Max: 25.54
Current: 20.48
During the past years, Russel Metals's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 25.54. The lowest was 8.06. And the median was 14.98.
RUSMF's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 60.19% of 108
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 15.17
vs RUSMF: 20.48
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Russel Metals's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.019. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $2.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Russel Metals Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Russel Metals Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Russel Metals's Shiller PE 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.
RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
Russel Metals's Shiller PE Ratio for today 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Russel Metals's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 21.57 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 14.98. Over the past decade, Russel Metals' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 8.06 to 25.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #65 out of 108 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Russel Metals' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Russel Metals' current Shiller PE Ratio of 21.57 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.06 to a high of 25.54. The Industrial Distribution industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.17. Russel Metals' value of 21.57 is 42.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #65 out of 108 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Russel Metals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' Shiller PE Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #65 out of 108 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Russel Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.17. Russel Metals' value of 21.57 is 42.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Russel Metals' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 8.06 to 25.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.98 vs. the industry median of 15.17, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 15.17, based on 108 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Russel Metals's current Shiller PE Ratio of 21.57 is 42.2% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Russel Metals and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 15.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Russel Metals's current Shiller PE Ratio is 21.57, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 14.98. 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 $41.62, compared to a current price of $57.38 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 21.57, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.98 and 42.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 15.17. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 21.57 as of Aug. 19, 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 $57.38 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.62.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
Shiller PE Ratio: 21.57 (44% above median its 10-year median of 14.98)
GF Value™: $41.62 vs. price of $57.38 (37.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#65 of 108)
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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