Reliance, Inc. (RS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25)
Reliance Inc operates a network of companies providing diversified metal solutions and is the metals service center company. It distributes a full line of over 100,000 metal products, including all...
Reliance, Inc. (RS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 25.02 (historical range: 14.38–27.68, median: 20.92), placing it at the 87th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.36 (range: 1.01–1.50, 88th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 19.50 (range: 11.48–21.44, 87th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25), Reliance, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 26% over the observed period (from an average of 18.4 to 23.1).
Reliance, Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 25.02 | 14.38 | 20.92 | 27.68 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.36 | 1.01 | 1.17 | 1.50 | 88th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.50 | 11.48 | 16.36 | 21.44 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 11th | expensive relative to its history |
Reliance, Inc. (RS) Valuation & P/E History
Reliance, Inc. (RS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices industry currently trading at $387.28 with a market capitalization of $19.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for RS based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-27 to 2026-09-25. The P/E ratio of 25.02 is above the historical median of 20.92, placing RS at the 87th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.36 compares to a median of 1.17.
RS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Reliance, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether RS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests RS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Reliance, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is RS Overvalued or Undervalued?
Reliance, Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 87 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive RS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full RS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.RS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.