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C$59.23 -0.56 (-0.94%)
As of 06/29/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

RUS vs. FTT, DBM, ADEN, WJX, and RME

Should you buy Russel Metals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Russel Metals with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Russel Metals include Finning International (FTT), Doman Building Materials Group (DBM), ADENTRA (ADEN), Wajax (WJX), and Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) (RME). These companies are all part of the "industrial distribution" industry.

How does Russel Metals compare to Finning International?

Finning International (TSE:FTT) and Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

50.2% of Finning International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.1% of Russel Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Finning International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Russel Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Finning International pays an annual dividend of C$1.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Russel Metals pays an annual dividend of C$1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Finning International pays out 23.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Russel Metals pays out 48.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Finning International has a net margin of 6.34% compared to Russel Metals' net margin of 4.04%. Finning International's return on equity of 24.23% beat Russel Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Finning International6.34% 24.23% 7.28%
Russel Metals 4.04%12.22%6.48%

Finning International has a beta of 0.882223, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Russel Metals has a beta of 1.157888, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Finning International and Finning International both had 2 articles in the media. Russel Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Finning International's score of 0.00 indicating that Russel Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Finning International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Russel Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Finning International has higher revenue and earnings than Russel Metals. Russel Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Finning International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Finning InternationalC$10.64B1.17C$497.82MC$5.0918.81
Russel MetalsC$4.89B0.67C$178.38MC$3.5616.64

Finning International presently has a consensus price target of C$114.78, suggesting a potential upside of 19.86%. Russel Metals has a consensus price target of C$60.06, suggesting a potential upside of 1.39%. Given Finning International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Finning International is more favorable than Russel Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Finning International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Russel Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Summary

Finning International beats Russel Metals on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Russel Metals compare to Doman Building Materials Group?

Doman Building Materials Group (TSE:DBM) and Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Russel Metals has a net margin of 4.04% compared to Doman Building Materials Group's net margin of 2.61%. Doman Building Materials Group's return on equity of 12.52% beat Russel Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Doman Building Materials Group2.61% 12.52% 4.52%
Russel Metals 4.04%12.22%6.48%

In the previous week, Russel Metals had 1 more articles in the media than Doman Building Materials Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Russel Metals and 1 mentions for Doman Building Materials Group. Russel Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Doman Building Materials Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Russel Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Doman Building Materials Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Russel Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Doman Building Materials Group has a beta of 1.543337, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Russel Metals has a beta of 1.157888, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Doman Building Materials Group presently has a consensus target price of C$12.21, suggesting a potential upside of 6.34%. Russel Metals has a consensus target price of C$60.06, suggesting a potential upside of 1.39%. Given Doman Building Materials Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Doman Building Materials Group is more favorable than Russel Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Doman Building Materials Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17
Russel Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Russel Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Doman Building Materials Group. Doman Building Materials Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Russel Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Doman Building Materials GroupC$3.09B0.33C$56.55MC$0.9212.48
Russel MetalsC$4.89B0.67C$178.38MC$3.5616.64

4.5% of Doman Building Materials Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.1% of Russel Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.0% of Doman Building Materials Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Russel Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Doman Building Materials Group pays an annual dividend of C$0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Russel Metals pays an annual dividend of C$1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Doman Building Materials Group pays out 60.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Russel Metals pays out 48.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Russel Metals beats Doman Building Materials Group on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Russel Metals compare to ADENTRA?

ADENTRA (TSE:ADEN) and Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

ADENTRA pays an annual dividend of $0.4417 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Russel Metals pays an annual dividend of C$1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. ADENTRA pays out 16.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Russel Metals pays out 48.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

22.0% of ADENTRA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.1% of Russel Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.7% of ADENTRA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Russel Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Russel Metals had 2 more articles in the media than ADENTRA. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Russel Metals and 0 mentions for ADENTRA. Russel Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat ADENTRA's score of 0.00 indicating that Russel Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ADENTRA Neutral
Russel Metals Neutral

Russel Metals has a consensus target price of C$60.06, suggesting a potential upside of 1.39%. Given Russel Metals' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Russel Metals is more favorable than ADENTRA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ADENTRA
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Russel Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

ADENTRA has a beta of 1.742096, meaning that its stock price is 74% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Russel Metals has a beta of 1.157888, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

Russel Metals has a net margin of 4.04% compared to ADENTRA's net margin of 2.95%. Russel Metals' return on equity of 12.22% beat ADENTRA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ADENTRA2.95% 10.13% 4.52%
Russel Metals 4.04%12.22%6.48%

Russel Metals has higher revenue and earnings than ADENTRA. ADENTRA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Russel Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ADENTRA$2.27B0.41$36.47M$2.6314.51
Russel MetalsC$4.89B0.67C$178.38MC$3.5616.64

Summary

Russel Metals beats ADENTRA on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Russel Metals compare to Wajax?

Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) and Wajax (TSE:WJX) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Russel Metals has a net margin of 4.04% compared to Wajax's net margin of 2.97%. Russel Metals' return on equity of 12.22% beat Wajax's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Russel Metals4.04% 12.22% 6.48%
Wajax 2.97%11.63%5.32%

33.1% of Russel Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.0% of Wajax shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Russel Metals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Wajax shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Russel Metals had 1 more articles in the media than Wajax. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Russel Metals and 1 mentions for Wajax. Wajax's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Russel Metals' score of 0.14 indicating that Wajax is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Russel Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Wajax
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Russel Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Wajax. Wajax is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Russel Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Russel MetalsC$4.89B0.67C$178.38MC$3.5616.64
WajaxC$2.09B0.32C$53.19MC$2.7910.93

Russel Metals pays an annual dividend of C$1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Wajax pays an annual dividend of C$1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Russel Metals pays out 48.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wajax pays out 50.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Russel Metals presently has a consensus target price of C$60.06, indicating a potential upside of 1.39%. Wajax has a consensus target price of C$34.40, indicating a potential upside of 12.79%. Given Wajax's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Wajax is more favorable than Russel Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Russel Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Wajax
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Russel Metals has a beta of 1.157888, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wajax has a beta of 0.535378, meaning that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Russel Metals beats Wajax on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Russel Metals compare to Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)?

Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) (TSE:RME) and Russel Metals (TSE:RUS) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Russel Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO). Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Russel Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)C$767.30M0.00C$6.76MC$0.35N/A
Russel MetalsC$4.89B0.67C$178.38MC$3.5616.64

In the previous week, Russel Metals had 2 more articles in the media than Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO). MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Russel Metals and 0 mentions for Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO). Russel Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Russel Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) Neutral
Russel Metals Neutral

Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) pays an annual dividend of C$0.28 per share. Russel Metals pays an annual dividend of C$1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) pays out 78.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Russel Metals pays out 48.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Russel Metals is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Russel Metals has a net margin of 4.04% compared to Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)'s net margin of 0.00%. Russel Metals' return on equity of 12.22% beat Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)N/A N/A N/A
Russel Metals 4.04%12.22%6.48%

33.1% of Russel Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Russel Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Russel Metals has a consensus price target of C$60.06, suggesting a potential upside of 1.39%. Given Russel Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Russel Metals is more favorable than Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Russel Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Summary

Russel Metals beats Rocky Mountain Equipment Alberta Ltd (RME.TO) on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RUS vs. The Competition

MetricRussel MetalsIndustrial Distribution IndustryIndustrials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$3.25BC$5.75BC$9.51BC$12.15B
Dividend Yield2.94%4.21%3.54%6.19%
P/E Ratio16.6421.3525.6535.84
Price / Sales0.6754.634,816.5710.12
Price / Cash8.8855.7027.3882.29
Price / Book1.982.654.614.45
Net IncomeC$178.38MC$242.73MC$791.01MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-4.14%-0.92%0.07%-0.08%
1 Month Performance-5.14%0.18%-1.25%-2.43%
1 Year Performance35.07%17.38%21.07%36.78%

Russel Metals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RUS
Russel Metals
2.9311 of 5 stars
C$59.23
-0.9%
C$60.06
+1.4%
+36.6%C$3.25BC$4.89B16.643,500
FTT
Finning International
3.8996 of 5 stars
C$98.33
-4.1%
C$114.78
+16.7%
+66.3%C$12.84BC$10.64B19.32147,000
DBM
Doman Building Materials Group
3.3512 of 5 stars
C$11.19
+0.1%
C$12.21
+9.1%
+31.1%C$982.07MC$3.09B12.161,232
ADEN
ADENTRA
N/A$34.54
-0.1%
N/A+37.1%$836.80M$2.27B13.132,828
WJX
Wajax
4.5101 of 5 stars
C$30.41
-0.6%
C$34.40
+13.1%
+34.7%C$662.33MC$2.09B10.903,200

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