Is RS a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, RELIANCE, INC. (RS) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.7/100. It is ranked #1,163 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 64/100, Momentum 48/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for RS?

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 50.7 ranks it #1,163 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is RS in?

RELIANCE, INC. operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Wholesale industry) with a market cap of $15.89 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does RS pay a dividend?

Yes, RS pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.67%. The Consumer Staples sector average yield is 0.38%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $16.70 in annual dividend income.

What is RS's P/E ratio?

RS has a trailing P/E ratio of 19.24x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is RS?

RS's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 28.0%. ROE: 11.5% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is RS valued compared to peers?

RS's value factor score is 64/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 19.2x, EV/EBITDA 14.2x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is RS's debt level?

RS's debt-to-equity ratio is 44%. Sector average: 72%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

RS has a beta of 0.69, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 83/100.

Does RS have high short interest?

RS's short interest factor score is 25/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

RS Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 50.7/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
RS	+0.01%	+5.51%	+7.29%	+11.54%	+16.06%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.07%	+1.90%	+6.95%	+11.90%	-13.46%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.30%	+4.92%	+11.20%	+5.50%	+12.26%	-	-	-

Metric	RS	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	19.2x	-42%
EV/EBITDA	14.2x	+104%
Price / Book	2.2x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
RS RELIANCE, INC.	51	50	64	48	19.2x	11.5%	28.0%	5.8%	0.2%	44.0x	$15.9B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.3%	-	-	-	-	-	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	0.5%	-	-	-	-	-	11.4%	9.7%	3.7%	2.4%	5.5%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	10.7%	11.1%	12.7%	17.8%	27.9%	25.3%	7.4%	12.1%	11.0%	8.2%	6.8%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

0.5%

11.4%

9.7%

3.7%

2.4%

5.5%

ROE %

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

10.7%

11.1%

12.7%

17.8%

27.9%

25.3%

7.4%

12.1%

11.0%

8.2%

6.8%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$14.2B	$14.3B	$13.8B	$14.8B	$17.0B	$14.1B	$8.8B	$11.0B	$11.5B	$9.7B	$8.6B	$9.4B
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$2.8B	$3.3B	$3.3B	$2.8B	$2.6B	$2.5B
Gross Margin	28.0%	---	---	---	---	---	31.5%	30.3%	28.4%	28.7%	30.1%	27.2%
	—	$2.8B	$2.7B	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$227M	$219M	$215M	$218M	$222M	$219M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$13.3B	$12.7B	$13.1B	$14.5B	$12.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.1B	$1.0B	$1.2B	$1.7B	$2.5B	$1.9B	$566M	$1.0B	$938M	$662M	$513M	$547M
EBIT	$1.1B	$1.0B	$1.2B	$1.7B	$2.5B	$1.9B	$566M	$1.0B	$938M	$662M	$513M	$547M
EBITDA	$1.1B	$1.0B	$1.2B	$1.7B	$2.5B	$1.9B	$768M	$1.2B	$1.2B	$876M	$736M	$762M
Operating Margin	7.9%	7.1%	8.4%	11.8%	14.7%	13.8%	6.4%	9.2%	8.1%	6.8%	6.0%	5.9%
EBITDA Margin	7.9%	7.1%	8.4%	11.7%	14.7%	13.8%	8.7%	11.2%	10.0%	9.0%	8.5%	8.1%
	—	—	—	$40M	$62M	$63M	$63M	$85M	$86M	$74M	$85M	$84M
	—	$969M	$1.1B	$1.7B	$2.4B	$1.9B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$228M	$262M	$401M	$586M	$466M	$106M	$223M	$209M	-$37M	$120M	$143M
	$825M	$742M	$878M	$1.3B	$1.8B	$1.4B	$372M	$706M	$642M	$621M	$309M	$316M
Net Margin	5.8%	5.2%	6.3%	9.0%	10.8%	10.1%	4.2%	6.4%	5.6%	6.4%	3.6%	3.4%
	$14.07	$14.07	$15.70	$22.90	$30.39	$22.35	$5.74	$10.49	$8.85	$8.42	$4.21	$4.20
Diluted EPS	$14.07	$13.98	$15.56	$22.64	$29.92	$21.97	$5.74	$10.49	$8.85	$8.42	$4.21	$4.20
Weighted Avg Basic	—	53M	56M	58M	61M	63M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	53M	56M	59M	61M	64M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$14.2B

$14.3B

$13.8B

$14.8B

$17.0B

$14.1B

$8.8B

$11.0B

$11.5B

$9.7B

$8.6B

$9.4B

—

$2.8B

$3.3B

$2.8B

$2.6B

$2.5B

Gross Margin

28.0%

---

31.5%

30.3%

28.4%

28.7%

30.1%

27.2%

—

$2.8B

$2.7B

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.3B

—

Depreciation

—

$227M

$219M

$215M

$218M

$222M

$219M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$13.3B

$12.7B

$13.1B

$14.5B

$12.1B

—

$1.1B

$1.0B

$1.2B

$1.7B

$2.5B

$1.9B

$566M

$1.0B

$938M

$662M

$513M

$547M

EBIT

$1.1B

$1.0B

$1.2B

$1.7B

$2.5B

$1.9B

$566M

$1.0B

$938M

$662M

$513M

$547M

EBITDA

$1.1B

$1.0B

$1.2B

$1.7B

$2.5B

$1.9B

$768M

$1.2B

$876M

$736M

$762M

Operating Margin

7.9%

7.1%

8.4%

11.8%

14.7%

13.8%

6.4%

9.2%

8.1%

6.8%

6.0%

5.9%

EBITDA Margin

7.9%

7.1%

8.4%

11.7%

14.7%

13.8%

8.7%

11.2%

10.0%

9.0%

8.5%

8.1%

—

$40M

$62M

$63M

$85M

$86M

$74M

$85M

$84M

—

$969M

$1.1B

$1.7B

$2.4B

$1.9B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$228M

$262M

$401M

$586M

$466M

$106M

$223M

$209M

-$37M

$120M

$143M

$825M

$742M

$878M

$1.3B

$1.8B

$1.4B

$372M

$706M

$642M

$621M

$309M

$316M

Net Margin

5.8%

5.2%

6.3%

9.0%

10.8%

10.1%

4.2%

6.4%

5.6%

6.4%

3.6%

3.4%

$14.07

$15.70

$22.90

$30.39

$22.35

$5.74

$10.49

$8.85

$8.42

$4.21

$4.20

Diluted EPS

$14.07

$13.98

$15.56

$22.64

$29.92

$21.97

$5.74

$10.49

$8.85

$8.42

$4.21

$4.20

Weighted Avg Basic

—

53M

56M

58M

61M

63M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

53M

56M

59M

61M

64M

—

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does RELIANCE, INC. Do?

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. operates as a diversified metal solutions provider and the metals service center company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company distributes a line of approximately 100,000 metal products, including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty steel products; and provides metals processing services to general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, and heavy industries. It also distributes non-ferrous metals products and tubular building products; and manufactures specialty extruded metals, fabricated parts, and welded components. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a network of approximately 315 locations in 40 states in the United States and 13 in other countries. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, which primarily include small machine shops and fabricators. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. RELIANCE, INC. (RS) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO James D. Hoffman and employs approximately 14,500 people, headquartered in Los Angeles, Arizona. With a market capitalization of $15.9B, RS is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, RELIANCE, INC. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.7/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.RS ranks #1,163 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, RELIANCE, INC. ranks #39 of 180 stocks, placing it in the top quartile of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

RS Stock Price and 52-Week Range

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) currently trades at $322.20. The stock gained $0.02 (0.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for RS is $365.59, which means the stock is currently trading -11.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $250.07, putting the stock 28.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 258K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is RS Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) carries a value factor score of 64/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 19.24x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 42%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.21x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.12x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, RS trades at 14.17x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, RS's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

RELIANCE, INC. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 11.5%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 8.0% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, RELIANCE, INC. reports gross margins of 28.0%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 7.9% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 5.8%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at 0.2% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

RS Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

RELIANCE, INC. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 44.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 4.88x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.38B. Cash and equivalents stand at $261M.

RS has a beta of 0.69, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for RELIANCE, INC. is 83/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

RELIANCE, INC. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, RELIANCE, INC. reported revenue of $14.22B and earnings per share (EPS) of $14.07. Net income for the quarter was $825M. Gross margin was 28.0%. Operating income came in at $1.12B.

In FY 2025, RELIANCE, INC. reported revenue of $14.29B and earnings per share (EPS) of $14.07. Net income for the quarter was $742M. Revenue grew 3.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $1.01B.

In Q3 2025, RELIANCE, INC. reported revenue of $3.65B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.61. Net income for the quarter was $190M. Revenue grew 6.8% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $260M.

In Q2 2025, RELIANCE, INC. reported revenue of $3.66B and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.44. Net income for the quarter was $234M. Revenue grew 0.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $312M.

Over the past 8 quarters, RELIANCE, INC. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $3.64B to $14.22B. Investors analyzing RS stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

RS Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.7%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in RS stock would generate approximately $$167.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Consumer Staples sector average dividend yield of 0.4%, meaning RS offers above-average income for its sector. The net margin of 5.8% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

RS Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

RELIANCE, INC. (RS) has a momentum factor score of 48/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 33/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 25/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

RS vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, RELIANCE, INC. (RS) ranks #39 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places RS in the top quartile of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing RS against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full RS vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how RELIANCE, INC. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

RS Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for RELIANCE, INC. (RS) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy RS? — Investment Thesis Summary

RELIANCE, INC. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 64/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 83/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, RELIANCE, INC. (RS) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.7/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on RS stock.

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