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Russel Metals (RUS.TO)

72.97

+0.74 (1.02%)

as of Aug 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Russel Metals (RUS-T) has garnered attention from various experts due to its strong positioning in the steel distribution market across both the U.S. and Canada. The company is perceived as somewhat insulated from steel tariffs thanks to its significant U.S. operations and recent acquisitions aimed at bolstering these capabilities. Analysts note the ongoing trends in hard asset investment and Canadian infrastructure growth as favorable for the company. Financially, Russel Metals offers a reasonable dividend yield over 4% and a solid balance sheet, although there are concerns regarding potential tariff impacts and economic sensitivity. The stock has shown a positive trajectory, with various experts suggesting strategic entry points for investment based on technical chart analysis and overall market conditions.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Average down? They just had earnings, which are down substantially. Blame it on tariffs and lower demand though RUS insists they have steady demand. The stock is cheap now. The balance sheet is fine, but a name like this is not very liquid. Yes, you can add at $18, today's level. When you average down, remember that stocks exagerrate either way, up and down.

DON'T BUY

The 10-year chart shows an uptrend from 2016-8, but has since fallen lower. He expects more US dollar strength that'll pressure RUS. Yes, RUS pays a strong dividend, but weigh it against a downtrend.

HOLD

He's owned it in the past. A well-run business in steel distribution where there is volatility due to steel prices. Pays a good dividend and generates decent cash flow. It's more defensive than its peers. Hang onto it and the dividend is safe.

BUY

Dividend safe. It's just a yard for steel to go through. Doesn't lose money. The retracement in the stock price is telling you that there's a recession in middle America right now. Likes the stock at this price. Sell at $30, buy under $20. Income producer you just stick in the portfolio.

BUY

Likes it right now. Well positioned. Outperformed throughout the whole aluminum tariff debacle. Not a bad opportunity to get in at today's valuation of $21.46.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

TransMountain will have no effect on Russel. A great company in a tough business. He sold it last August and took profits. Over time, RUS will build through acquisition. Pays a good dividend. He will buy below $20. You can trade it between $20 and 30.

BUY

Metal tariffs caused this to fall. Also, steel futures are down. But it pays a safe 6.5% dividend and trades at a reasonable level. Likes it here.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It is a steel distributor with operations in Canada and the US. They distribute whether steel prices are high or low but can get caught when prices move too quickly. A good long term hold.

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DON'T BUY

He sold in the August before it fell 20%. Current levels are attractive. Good managers, but they are in a cyclical, competitive business, some times there'll be volatility. Maybe buy in the $15-20 area. In a downturn, they'll likely cut their dividend.

TRADE

A lot of their business focuses on the oil and gas sector. They pay a decent dividend. He has never owned it. With LNG plans in BC moving forward, he thinks this should help.

COMMENT

Fundamentally it trades between 1 and 2 times book value. When it gets bellow book value is time to get in. Book value is between 16 and 17 and the stock is trading at 21. Probably has 5 bucks on the downside before is a buy. But balance sheet is fine. And the earnings continue to rise nicely.

DON'T BUY

In no-man's land, trapped in weak cyclical stocks. Trades at 23% ROE and 6x EBITDA. Great, sustainable yield. But he prefers to buy stocks like this on the upswing, not the current downswing.

BUY

All industrials across North America have sold off, not just RUS. They're enjoying their highest margins since 2008. The balance sheet and payout ratio are fine. A smaller, illiquid name. In a bear market, this will get hit more. But he likes it even at current levels and thinks it is oversold.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

He recently suggested selling this company. They are exposed to the energy sector and the economy in general. It had gone ex-dividend already and it has fallen since his recommendation. He would buy it again on a further pullback.

SELL

Is one of the steel plays in Canada which was seen as defensive given the tariffs. Have seen people take profits after good results reported. It is still a dicey sector, with tariff concerns and economy and infrastructure concerns. Investors are getting concerned about this sector. He suggests taking profits now and see what happens in fall.

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