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Russel Metals (RUS.TO)

60.24

+0.21 (0.35%)

as of Jun 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

Russel Metals (RUS-T) is gaining attention for its strong positioning in the shift towards hard assets and the infrastructure development in Canada. Analysts have noted that the company has a solid chart but recommend waiting for a price dip for buying opportunities. The stock offers an attractive dividend yield over 4% and has a long-standing history of weathering economic downturns without taking on excessive material risk. The recent expansion into the U.S. market has lessened the impact of tariffs, and the management's focus on capital allocation and stock buybacks contributes to its robust financial profile. While there are uncertainties regarding steel prices and tariffs, overall, the company is poised for growth due to rising demand for infrastructure materials.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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HOLD

The balance sheet is tremendous. Management is really good. Debt-free. They will continue to cover the dividend through cash flow. Yield is over 9%. Not overly exposed to the US.

DON'T BUY

Would still wait a little while on this one. He would like to see an improving tone on the economy. Don't be in a big hurry on this one.

BUY

Changes steeled into H-bars, I-beams, et cetera. Demand for steel is not so strong now. Very well managed company and when demand for steel picks up, it will do well again and in the meantime, you get 7.2% yield.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick March 6/07. Down 9.2%.) Yield is almost 7%, which is attractive. Steel service centre, about 70% Canadian 30% US. Cdn$ has hurt their Canadian customers. Great balance sheet and really well managed. Still likes.

HOLD

Feels the earnings are going to be a little challenged in the short term on most of the industrial companies. They seem to have skated pretty well through steel pricing issues. Had great cash generation and good dividend. Fighting headwinds on the currency on global growth. Thinks the profits will head down in the next year or two.

DON'T BUY

Not bullish on this company because the manufacturers/construction/autos sectors in which they sell is going to be under continued pressure. Dividend is probably sustainable for a couple of quarters but their margins and sales volumes must be under pressure.

BUY

Started buying it back again as he can't turn down a $7 dividend yield on a metal stock when everybody else has been taken over. The nice thing about this company is that because of their working capital turnover and inventory, a North American slowdown is not that bad for them from a cash flow point of view. Fabulously managed. Use $20 as your stoploss.

COMMENT

A steel service so is economically sensitive. Had a great ride and did well with steel prices. As the economy slows and steel prices come off it will probably be getting hurt. 7.25% yield could be suspect in a slowdown. If you're a short-term investor, you might want to get out. If you’re long-term, this is a great company to own.

WEAK BUY

Has been absolutely whacked in the last few months. Has a big Canadian exposure. Get a 6% dividend yield while you wait. Economically sensitive.

COMMENT

Cyclical. Probably a trade for up a couple of $’s. Very shrewd managers. A winding down of the US economy and a potential for the Canadian economy to slow somewhat, pricing could come down. 6% dividend will eventually be cut.

DON'T BUY

Yield of 6.3%, which is quite high and would frighten him.. Stock had quite a long uptrend, which was violated in July. Commodity sensitive and he doesn't think the down is over yet.

COMMENT

Had a pretty good run and there may be some profit taking now. Steel is pretty cyclical and has had a good run over the last 5 years.

WEAK BUY

They pay a pretty impressive dividend, 5.83%. The metal distribution business is sensitive to the building environment. Well run company. We’ve been looking closely at it. If you’ve got a longer term view, you could buy here.

COMMENT

Has done extremely well and has a very strong payout. You have to believe that the steel market and steel pricing will continue to hold up. If the construction cycle starts to wind down, you could get hurt.

HOLD

Just made a small acquisition. Targets on the stock are around $34. Very astute operator.

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