Russel Metals Inc. is a North American metal distribution company operating in three segments: Metals Service Centers, Energy Products, and Steel Distributors. Key strengths include a solid current ratio of 2.61, indicating good liquidity, and a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, suggesting low leverage. However, concerns arise from relatively low net margin of 4.7% and return on equity of 4.5%, which may indicate inefficiencies. The gross margin of 22.7% is healthy, yet the overall profitability metrics suggest potential challenges in translating revenue into profit.
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Debt of $482.0M is 3.1x the company's cash position of $154.0M.
Strong revenue growth of 18.3% YoY indicates solid business momentum.
Operating cash flow of $255.1M exceeds net income by 18%, indicating high-quality earnings with strong cash conversion.
Excellent liquidity with current ratio of 2.6x ensures operational stability.
Low debt-to-revenue ratio of 9.0% indicates conservative financial management.
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Based on 2026-Q2 (June 30, 2026)