Stock Analysis
Reliance, Inc.RS
P/E 23.49×· 5Y range 5.54–26.71×· top 6% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices
AnalystsBuy18 analystsP/E 23.5× sits at the 94th percentile of its 5.0513347022587265-year history.
Cash covers 12% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Financial Health87
- Quality80
Risks
- Valuation42
- Growth31
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 5.8 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Interest coverage 40.5× — debt well covered
What's happening with RS
Profile
Strong financial health and earnings quality; growth, valuation, profitability and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation42/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (94th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (2.6%)5/25
- P/S (1.3x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (18.4x)12/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (0.4%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-14.9%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-10.7%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (42.6%)25/25
- Profitability42/100 · Weak
- ROIC (10.6%)12/25
- ROE (12.1%)12/25
- Net margin (5.7%)13/25
- Operating margin (7.8%)5/25
- Financial Health87/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (5.75)25/25
- Current ratio (4.30)25/25
- Interest coverage (40.5x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 16%)12/25
- Quality80/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.66)25/25
- FCF conversion (60%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.1%)25/25
- Moat43/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (4/10 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (12.8%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 3.5%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 23.5× at top 6% of 5-year history
About Reliance, Inc.
Reliance Inc operates a network of companies providing diversified metal solutions and is the metals service center company. Show more
It distributes a full line of over 100,000 metal products, including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium and other specialty steel products. The company services more than 125,000 customers in a variety of industries, including consumer products, general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, industrial machinery and heavy industry. It also services the auto industry, through its toll processing operations where it processes customer-owned metal for a fee.
Headquarters: PHOENIX, AZ · Employees: 15,700 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
42D+P/E (TTM)23.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 5.5x–26.7x · 94th pct
P/FCF38.5xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.6%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.5%–12.9% · 1st pct
P/S (TTM)1.33xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.6x–1.4x · 96th pct
EV/EBIT18.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 4.3x–20.7x · 94th pct
EV/Sales1.4xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E16.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.83xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.29B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.24%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio28.7%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
42D+ROIC10.6%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE12.1%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA8.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.7%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin7.8%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin7.8%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.4%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin3.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR0.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-14.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-10.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth42.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-21.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income7.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
87AAltman Z-Score5.75A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio4.30xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.13xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage40.5xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment3.3yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.4xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.27xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.12xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
80APiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.66A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion60.4%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.1%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.47xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colonias Karen Winifred Filed | Colonias Karen Winifred | SellOpen market sale | -1542 | |
Ajemyan Arthur Filed | Ajemyan Arthur | SellOpen market sale | -2200 | |
Smith William A II Filed | Smith William A II | SellOpen market sale | -1391 | |
Smith William A II Filed | Smith William A II | SellOpen market sale | -962 | |
Baldwin Lisa Filed | Baldwin Lisa | Grant / award | +469 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seeger David W Filed | Seeger David W | Grant / award | +469 | |
McEvoy Robert Ambrose Filed | McEvoy Robert Ambrose | Grant / award | +469 | |
Kamsickas James Kevin Filed | Kamsickas James Kevin | Grant / award | +469 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
43D+ROIC >12% Years4/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)12.8%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor3.5%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$17.51
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.61
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$144.98
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.00B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$235.40M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.76B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$7.41B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.97xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$20.99B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.00B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Reliance, Inc. (RS)
RS is up 1.11% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Reliance, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 5.75 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.66 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~3.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how RS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all RS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Regular | 412.38 | +3.02% | 2.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about RS
What is the current Reliance, Inc. (RS) stock price?
RS is trading at $411.17 at the last market close, up 1.11% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks RS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is RS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Reliance, Inc.'s financial health at 87/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is RS stock overvalued?
Reliance, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 23.5 and our valuation score rates it 42/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Reliance, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for RS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Reliance, Inc. operate in?
Reliance, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Reliance, Inc. do?
Reliance Inc operates a network of companies providing diversified metal solutions and is the metals service center company.
About Reliance, Inc. (RS) Stock
Reliance, Inc. (RS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices industry. As of the latest update, Reliance, Inc. is trading at $411.17, up 1.11% on the day with a market capitalization of $21.0 billion. The financial health score for RS is 87/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for RS stock.
RS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Reliance, Inc. (RS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time RS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for RS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Reliance, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 87/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for RS.
- Sector peers: Compare RS against 4 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is RS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Reliance, Inc. (RS) as an investment. The financial health score of 87/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Reliance, Inc. (RS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.