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Debt to Assets Ratio: 18.77%

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Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 18.77% is 13% above its 5-year average of 16.67%, around the middle of its 5-year range (12.85%–21.62%).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 7.31% above its 12-month average of 17.49%.

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Debt to Assets

RS Debt to Assets Ratio

18.77%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

-9.71% 5Y
RS Debt to Assets Ratio

RS Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

RS Debt to Assets Ratio

RS Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

RS Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

18.77%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

17.49%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

15.03%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

16.67%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

20.89%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

22.57%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

23.81%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+7.31%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+24.89%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+12.60%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-10.15%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.85%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-21.17%

RS Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)$19.69B18.77%17.49%15.03%16.67%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.49B0.26%N/AN/AN/A
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.93B0.33%N/AN/AN/A
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.36B0.15%N/AN/AN/A
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs ›$18.25B0.34%N/AN/AN/A
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›$17.99B0.47%N/AN/AN/A
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.82B0.26%N/AN/AN/A
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.24B0.28%N/AN/AN/A
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.77B0.20%N/AN/AN/A
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs ›$24.64B0.31%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

18.8%

Debt/Equity

0.28

Current Ratio

4.88

Interest Coverage

18.4x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 18.77%.
Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 18.77% is 13% above its 5-year average of 16.67%, around the middle of its 5-year range (12.85%–21.62%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 17.49%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 15.03%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 16.67%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 20.89%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 22.57%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for RS stock is 23.81%.

RS Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2026-03-3118.77%
2025-12-3119.19%
2025-09-3016.01%
2025-06-3016.51%
2025-03-3116.98%
2024-12-3114.15%
2024-09-3014.93%
2024-06-3013.29%
2024-03-3112.85%
2023-12-3113.14%
2023-09-3013.08%
2023-06-3013.08%
2023-03-3113.40%
2022-12-3118.06%
2022-09-3018.30%
2022-06-3017.96%
2022-03-3118.41%
2021-12-3119.59%
2021-09-3019.96%
2021-06-3020.79%
2021-03-3121.62%
2020-12-3122.82%
2020-09-3023.01%
2020-06-3021.92%
2020-03-3125.22%
2019-12-3122.02%
2019-09-3022.67%
2019-06-3026.41%
2019-03-3127.91%
2018-12-3127.39%
2018-09-3024.73%
2018-06-3024.39%
2018-03-3125.14%
2017-12-3124.53%
2017-09-3025.18%
2017-06-3026.42%
2017-03-3126.19%
2016-12-3126.03%
2016-09-3027.76%
2016-06-3028.38%
2016-03-3128.38%
2015-12-3127.08%
2015-09-3028.11%
2015-06-3028.62%
2015-03-3130.03%
2014-12-3129.56%
2014-09-3028.90%
2014-06-3027.64%
2014-03-3128.01%
2013-12-3128.73%
2013-09-3028.73%
2013-06-3030.82%
2013-03-3119.23%
2012-12-3120.61%
2012-09-3022.68%
2012-06-3025.37%
2012-03-3124.13%
2011-12-3123.75%
2011-09-3025.80%
2011-06-3021.32%
2011-03-3121.37%
2010-12-3120.16%
2010-09-3022.73%
2010-06-3021.88%
2010-03-3122.29%
2009-12-3121.82%
2009-09-3024.06%
2009-06-3027.76%
2009-03-3130.38%
2008-12-3134.07%
2008-09-3037.42%
2008-06-3025.84%
2008-03-3127.17%
2007-12-3127.26%
2007-09-3030.80%
2007-06-3030.67%
2007-03-3132.01%
2006-12-3130.74%
2006-09-3033.62%
2006-06-3031.45%
2006-03-3119.53%
2005-12-3120.17%
2005-09-3024.30%
2005-06-3023.13%
2005-03-3124.42%
2004-12-3127.33%
2004-09-3031.30%
2004-06-3033.08%
2004-03-3134.66%
2003-12-3135.90%
2003-09-3036.36%
2003-06-3026.78%
2003-03-3128.68%
2002-12-3130.23%
2002-09-3030.46%
2002-06-3030.27%

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About Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) operates as a premier diversified metal solutions provider and a leading metal service center, serving clients across the United States, Canada, and globally. The company provides an extensive inventory of approximately 100,000 metal products, including alloys, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and various specialty steels. Beyond distribution, it offers comprehensive metal processing services to diverse sectors such as general manufacturing, non-residential construction, transportation, aerospace, energy, electronics and semiconductor fabrication, and heavy industries. Additionally, RS supplies non-ferrous metals and tubular building products, while also manufacturing bespoke extruded metals, fabricated components, and welded parts. As of December 31, 2021, its network comprised about 315 facilities spread across 40 U.S. states and 13 other countries. The company directly sells its offerings to original equipment manufacturers, largely catering to small machine shops and fabricators. Founded in 1939, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles, CA
15,900 employees
reliance.com
Basic Materials / Steel
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
CEO
Karla R. Lewis
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