Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Steel
EV/EBITDA
↑
16.94
↑+97% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.62
30Y Low3.4·High13.5
P/FCF
↑
40.31
↑+138% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.97
30Y Low2.9·High46.6
P/B Ratio
↑
2.92
↑+49% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.96
30Y Low0.6·High2.1
ROE
↓
10.3%
↑-45% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.6%
30Y Low5%·High28%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.53
↑+61% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.95
30Y Low0.7·High4.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
RS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. trades at 28.4x earnings, 120% above its 5-year average of 12.9x, sitting at the 97th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 20%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 40.3x P/FCF, 138% above the 5-year average of 17.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $20.3B | $15.3B | $15.1B | $16.5B | $12.4B | $10.4B | $7.8B | $8.1B | $5.2B | $6.3B | $5.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $22.0B | $17.0B | $16.2B | $16.8B | $13.1B | $12.0B | $9.0B | $9.7B | $7.2B | $8.1B | $7.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 28.35 | 20.66 | 17.30 | 12.35 | 6.77 | 7.38 | 21.16 | 11.58 | 8.13 | 10.29 | 19.12 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.42 | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.11 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.89 | 0.74 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.92 | 2.13 | 2.09 | 2.13 | 1.75 | 1.71 | 1.53 | 1.56 | 1.10 | 1.34 | 1.39 |
| P/FCF | 40.31 | 30.40 | 15.16 | 13.73 | 7.01 | 18.54 | 7.81 | 7.67 | 12.14 | 26.58 | 12.33 |
| P/OCF | 24.36 | 18.37 | 10.59 | 9.88 | 5.88 | 13.05 | 6.66 | 6.24 | 7.76 | 15.81 | 9.28 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
RS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s enterprise value stands at 16.9x EBITDA, 97% above its 5-year average of 8.6x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 54% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.13 | 0.77 | 0.85 | 1.02 | 0.89 | 0.63 | 0.83 | 0.88 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.94 | 13.11 | 11.25 | 8.47 | 4.78 | 5.50 | 9.45 | 7.90 | 6.16 | 9.10 | 9.54 |
| EV / EBIT | 21.54 | 16.63 | 13.76 | 9.44 | 5.27 | 5.91 | 14.48 | 8.95 | 7.18 | 11.12 | 13.24 |
| EV / FCF | — | 33.93 | 16.26 | 13.97 | 7.40 | 21.33 | 8.97 | 9.20 | 17.03 | 33.93 | 16.16 |
RS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. earns an operating margin of 7.2%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 11.7% to 7.2% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 10.3% is modest. ROIC of 8.9% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 26.8% | 26.8% | 27.7% | 29.1% | 29.4% | 30.2% | 29.3% | 28.3% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 27.6% |
| Operating Margin | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.5% | 11.7% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 4.2% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 6.3% | 3.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.7% | 18.0% | 27.9% | 25.2% | 7.1% | 14.2% | 13.5% | 13.8% | 7.5% |
| ROA | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.5% | 12.8% | 18.5% | 16.0% | 4.5% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 8.1% | 4.2% |
| ROIC | 8.9% | 8.9% | 10.8% | 16.5% | 24.4% | 21.0% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| ROCE | 11.2% | 11.2% | 12.7% | 18.7% | 28.8% | 24.5% | 9.7% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 9.7% | 9.0% |
RS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.5x, which is manageable (37% below the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $1.8B ($2.0B total debt minus $217M cash). Interest coverage of 18.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.46 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.98 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.86 | 1.95 | 1.45 | 1.88 | 2.15 | 2.41 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.43 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0.76 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.72 | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.77 | 1.97 | 2.26 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.53 | 1.10 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 2.79 | 1.17 | 1.53 | 4.89 | 7.36 | 3.83 |
| Interest Coverage | 18.40 | 18.40 | 29.29 | 44.41 | 40.01 | 13.71 | 4.36 | 6.85 | 6.44 | 5.16 | 3.93 |
RS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s current ratio of 4.88x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.30x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 5.66x to 4.88x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.88 | 4.88 | 3.21 | 5.66 | 3.55 | 3.91 | 5.08 | 4.46 | 4.70 | 4.34 | 4.10 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.30 | 2.30 | 1.54 | 3.23 | 2.10 | 1.97 | 2.76 | 2.02 | 2.10 | 1.88 | 1.76 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 1.28 | 0.85 | 0.28 | 1.12 | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.41 | 1.65 | 1.48 | 1.09 | 1.35 | 1.43 | 1.25 | 1.16 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.78 | 4.78 | 4.93 | 5.14 | 6.02 | 4.76 | 4.38 | 4.78 | 4.66 | 4.14 | 4.07 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 39.32 | 37.00 | 37.18 | 34.35 | 43.59 | 38.46 | 36.75 | 39.81 | 40.93 | 40.69 |
RS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. returns 4.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.2% dividend yield and 2.9% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 34.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 34.4% | 34.4% | 28.5% | 17.8% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 44.5% | 21.6% | 22.9% | 21.5% | 39.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 8.1% | 14.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 8.6% | 12.3% | 9.7% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.6% | 7.3% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 12.8% | 13.0% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 8.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.9% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.1% | 5.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $53M | $56M | $59M | $61M | $64M | $65M | $68M | $72M | $74M | $73M |
Peer Comparison
Compare RS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RSYou | $20B | 28.4 | 16.9 | 40.3 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
 SSD | $8B | 24.3 | 15.8 | 28.0 | 45.9% | 19.0% | 18.0% | 15.9% | 0.9 |
 STLD | $36B | 31.3 | 19.6 | 72.2 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.1 |
 CMC | $8B | 97.8 | 10.4 | 25.7 | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 8.5% | 1.7 |
 ZEUS | $533M | 24.3 | 10.6 | 127.1 | 23.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.0 |
 MSM | $7B | 33.2 | 17.6 | 27.5 | 40.8% | 8.3% | 14.2% | 12.3% | 1.3 |
 RYAM | $610M | -1.4 | 9.2 | — | 8.1% | 0.6% | -79.8% | 0.6% | 5.4 |
 NUE | $56B | 32.4 | 14.6 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 CLF | $7B | -4.1 | — | — | -4.6% | -7.5% | -22.4% | -7.5% | — |
 WOR | $3B | 31.5 | 31.1 | 18.7 | 27.6% | 4.3% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3.3 |
 KALU | $3B | 27.0 | 13.0 | — | 9.5% | 5.7% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 3.6 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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RS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RS stock.
What is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s P/E ratio?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s current P/E ratio is 28.4x. The historical average is 13.7x. This places it at the 97th percentile of its historical range.
What is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s EV/EBITDA?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.1x.
What is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s ROE?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s return on equity (ROE) is 10.3%. The historical average is 13.9%.
Is RS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is trading at a P/E of 28.4x. This is at the 97th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s dividend yield?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s current dividend yield is 1.22% with a payout ratio of 34.4%.
What are Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s profit margins?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has 26.8% gross margin and 7.2% operating margin.
How much debt does Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. have?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.