Russel Metals Past Earnings Performance

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Russel Metals has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 21.1%, while the Trade Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 17.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year. Russel Metals's return on equity is 11.3%, and it has net margins of 4.3%.

Key information

21.1%

Earnings growth rate

21.5%

EPS growth rate

Trade Distributors Industry Growth25.7%
Revenue growth rate8.1%
Return on equity11.3%
Net Margin4.3%
Next Earnings Update12 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Dec 16
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.42

May 14
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.42

Is Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) A Risky Investment?

Mar 04
Is Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) A Risky Investment?

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) After Its Annual Results

Feb 11
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) After Its Annual Results

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Jan 31
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Improved Earnings Required Before Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Shares Find Their Feet

Jan 08
Improved Earnings Required Before Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Shares Find Their Feet

Should You Investigate Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) At CA$37.80?

Nov 10
Should You Investigate Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) At CA$37.80?

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Oct 23
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Sep 13
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Russel Metals' (TSE:RUS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Aug 14
Russel Metals' (TSE:RUS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

At CA$36.95, Is Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Aug 11
At CA$36.95, Is Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Does Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 16
Does Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Worth CA$37.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Jun 14
Is Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Worth CA$37.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.40

May 22
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.40

Why Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Could Be Worth Watching

May 04
Why Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Could Be Worth Watching

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.38

Feb 13
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.38

We Think Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jan 28
We Think Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Is It Time To Consider Buying Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)?

Jan 11
Is It Time To Consider Buying Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

Dec 14
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS)

What Does Russel Metals Inc.'s (TSE:RUS) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 04
What Does Russel Metals Inc.'s (TSE:RUS) Share Price Indicate?

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Sep 13
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.38

Aug 15
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.38

Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Shares Could Be 47% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 24
Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Shares Could Be 47% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jun 10
Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Bullish: Analysts Just Made A Decent Upgrade To Their Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Forecasts

May 09
Bullish: Analysts Just Made A Decent Upgrade To Their Russel Metals Inc. (TSE:RUS) Forecasts

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Russel Metals makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:RUS Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 244,2411813880
30 Jun 244,2612073790
31 Mar 244,3802433950
31 Dec 234,5052673960
30 Sep 234,5862773920
30 Jun 234,7463083990
31 Mar 234,9193474020
31 Dec 225,0713724030
30 Sep 225,1184164180
30 Jun 224,9564574190
31 Mar 224,6624504140
31 Dec 214,2094323970
30 Sep 213,7323213610
30 Jun 213,2392083230
31 Mar 212,759952950
31 Dec 202,688252790
30 Sep 202,855272810
30 Jun 203,109272840
31 Mar 203,458532850
31 Dec 193,676772960
30 Sep 193,9541293060
30 Jun 194,2251803280
31 Mar 194,2662153370
31 Dec 184,1652193350
30 Sep 183,8752013230
30 Jun 183,5861663020
31 Mar 183,4241332860
31 Dec 173,2961242750
30 Sep 173,1251192720
30 Jun 172,9131012600
31 Mar 172,720852520
31 Dec 162,579632510
30 Sep 162,598-952420
30 Jun 162,732-982480
31 Mar 162,870-982480
31 Dec 153,112-882550
30 Sep 153,452792720
30 Jun 153,717992790
31 Mar 153,8491132880
31 Dec 143,8691242880
30 Sep 143,6671152800
30 Jun 143,4251012700
31 Mar 143,290912580
31 Dec 133,188832490

Quality Earnings: RUS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: RUS's current net profit margins (4.3%) are lower than last year (6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RUS's earnings have grown significantly by 21.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: RUS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: RUS had negative earnings growth (-34.6%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Trade Distributors industry average (-22%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: RUS's Return on Equity (11.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/20 13:13
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Russel Metals Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Devin DodgeBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Michael WillemseCIBC Capital Markets