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Russel MetalsRUSMF +1.39%78 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RUSMF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 84 Industrial Distribution companies, Russel Metals ranks better than 91.67% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Russel Metals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Russel Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RUSMF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.2 Med: -0.2 Max: 9.4
Current: 3.9
During the past 13 years, Russel Metals's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 9.40%. The lowest was -13.20%. And the median was -0.20%.
RUSMF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 91.67% of 84
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: -0.25
vs RUSMF: 3.90
Russel Metals (OTCPK:RUSMF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Russel Metals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RUSMF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Russel Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Russel Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Russel Metals's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Russel Metals 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.90 mean?
Russel Metals (RUSMF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.90 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Russel Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #7 out of 84 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Russel Metals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Russel Metals' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90. Based on the distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #7 out of 84 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Russel Metals' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Russel Metals ranks #7 out of 84 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Russel Metals in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Russel Metals and its competitors. Russel Metals's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90. 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 $37.68, compared to a current price of $50.18 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90. Russel Metals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Russel Metals (RUSMF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.90 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 $50.18 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68.
GuruFocus considers Russel Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RUSMF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.90
GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $50.18 (33.2% above fair value)
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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