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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: RS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
8 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $333.38
1 Year Target Price $333.38
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.32% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 16.51B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.31 | 1Y Target Price 333.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.31 | 1Y Target Price 333.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 249.06 - 323.25 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 249.06 - 323.25 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.52% | Basic EPS (TTM) 14.07 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.29% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.31 | Forward PE 21.46 | Enterprise Value 18142637861 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.21 |
Enterprise Value 18142637861 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.73 | Shares Outstanding 52588100 | Shares Floating 52287828 |
Shares Outstanding 52588100 | Shares Floating 52287828 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.38 | Percent Institutions 84.65 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 333.38 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 5 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
Company Overview
History and Background
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. was founded in 1939 as Reliance Steel Products Company in Los Angeles, California. Initially, it focused on distributing reinforcing steel bars. Over the years, it expanded its product offerings and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, becoming the largest metals service center company in North America.
Core Business Areas
- General Line Products: This segment distributes a wide range of metal products, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty metals, to various industries. Product forms include plates, bars, tubes, and structural shapes.
- Specialty Products: This segment focuses on high-value metal products and processing services for industries with demanding requirements, such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics. This includes providing alloys and precut parts.
Leadership and Structure
Jim Hoffman serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized structure, empowering local management teams at its service centers to make decisions tailored to their respective markets. The board of directors oversees the overall strategy and governance of the company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Carbon Steel Products: Reliance distributes a wide variety of carbon steel, including plates, bars, and structural shapes. Reliance is the largest metal distributor in North America. Primary competitors include Ryerson (RYI) and Russel Metals Inc. (RUS).
- Stainless Steel Products: Reliance offers various stainless steel products catering to industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and construction. Competitors include Ryerson (RYI) and Russel Metals Inc. (RUS).
- Aluminum Products: Reliance provides aluminum products, including sheets, plates, and extrusions for use in aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing. Competitors include Ryerson (RYI) and Russel Metals Inc. (RUS).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The metals service center industry is cyclical and fragmented, driven by demand from various end markets, including manufacturing, construction, energy, and transportation. It is impacted by macroeconomic factors and commodity prices.
Positioning
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is the largest metals service center company in North America due to its scale, diversified product portfolio, decentralized operating model, and acquisition strategy. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to serve a wide range of customers and industries with value-added services.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated to be over $100 billion annually. Reliance is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its size, geographic footprint, and broad product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest metals service center in North America
- Diversified product portfolio
- Decentralized operating model
- Strong acquisition track record
- Extensive geographic footprint
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Integration risk associated with acquisitions
- High debt levels
- Intense competition
Opportunities
- Further consolidation in the metals service center industry
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increasing demand for value-added processing services
- Growth in infrastructure spending
- Penetration of emerging markets
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition from online retailers
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Trade disputes and tariffs
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RYI
- RUS
Competitive Landscape
Reliance has a significant advantage due to its size and scale. However, competitors are focusing on niche markets and value-added services to compete effectively.
Major Acquisitions
AAA Metals Inc.
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 456
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of specialty alloy offerings and increase market share in southeast region.
Beta Steel Products
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 312
- Strategic Rationale: Expanding into infrastructure market, which provides additional growth opportunities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Reliance has grown both organically and through acquisitions, achieving significant revenue and earnings growth over the past decades.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued revenue growth, driven by increased demand for metal products and value-added services.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring complementary businesses, expanding into new markets, and investing in advanced processing technologies.
Summary
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is a strong company due to its leading market position, diversified product portfolio, and acquisition strategy. Its decentralized structure allows it to react quickly to changing market conditions. Reliance needs to watch out for cyclical economic factors and potential trade disputes that could impact its business negatively.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Earnings Call Transcripts
- Industry Reports (IBISWorld, etc.)
- Analyst Reports (e.g., from major investment banks)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market data is subject to change.
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About Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Scottsdale, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-09-15 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Karla R. Lewis C.P.A. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 15900 | Website https://reliance.com |
Full time employees 15900 | Website https://reliance.com | ||
Reliance, Inc. operates as a diversified metal solutions provider and metals service center company primarily in the United States and Canada. It distributes a line of metal products, including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and other specialty steel products; and provides metals processing services to consumer products, general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, industrial machinery, and heavy industries. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, which primarily include small machine shops and fabricators. The company was formerly known as Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. and changed its name to Reliance, Inc. in February 2024. Reliance, Inc. was founded in 1939 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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