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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.28

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.28 is 16% above its 5-year average of 0.25, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.17–0.35).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 11.19% above its 12-month average of 0.26.

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Debt to Equity

RS Debt to Equity Ratio

0.28

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-13.59% 5Y
RS Debt to Equity Ratio

RS Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

RS Debt to Equity Ratio

RS Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

RS Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.28

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.26

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.21

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.25

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.34

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.39

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.42

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+33.99%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+16.04%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-15.73%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-26.20%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-32.22%

RS Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)$19.69B0.280.260.210.25
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.49B0.470.580.640.65
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.93B1.221.120.981.06
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.36B0.230.270.290.33
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs ›$18.25B0.590.560.520.53
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›$17.99B1.581.311.171.33
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.82B0.570.580.670.84
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.24B0.820.730.670.88
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.77B0.350.350.400.48
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs ›$24.64B0.750.770.740.78

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.28

Current Ratio

4.88

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.28.
Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.28 is 16% above its 5-year average of 0.25, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.17–0.35).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.26.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.21.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.25.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.34.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.39.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for RS stock is 0.42.

RS Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-03-310.28
2025-12-310.28
2025-09-300.23
2025-06-300.24
2025-03-310.25
2024-12-310.20
2024-09-300.21
2024-06-300.18
2024-03-310.17
2023-12-310.18
2023-09-300.18
2023-06-300.18
2023-03-310.19
2022-12-310.26
2022-09-300.27
2022-06-300.27
2022-03-310.29
2021-12-310.31
2021-09-300.32
2021-06-300.33
2021-03-310.35
2020-12-310.36
2020-09-300.37
2020-06-300.34
2020-03-310.42
2019-12-310.34
2019-09-300.36
2019-06-300.45
2019-03-310.49
2018-12-310.47
2018-09-300.41
2018-06-300.41
2018-03-310.43
2017-12-310.41
2017-09-300.45
2017-06-300.48
2017-03-310.48
2016-12-310.47
2016-09-300.51
2016-06-300.53
2016-03-310.53
2015-12-310.49
2015-09-300.53
2015-06-300.55
2015-03-310.60
2014-12-310.57
2014-09-300.57
2014-06-300.53
2014-03-310.54
2013-12-310.54
2013-09-300.56
2013-06-300.63
2013-03-310.32
2012-12-310.34
2012-09-300.39
2012-06-300.45
2012-03-310.44
2011-12-310.42
2011-09-300.48
2011-06-300.37
2011-03-310.37
2010-12-310.33
2010-09-300.39
2010-06-300.37
2010-03-310.38
2009-12-310.36
2009-09-300.43
2009-06-300.52
2009-03-310.60
2008-12-310.73
2008-09-300.95
2008-06-300.51
2008-03-310.54
2007-12-310.52
2007-09-300.63
2007-06-300.64
2007-03-310.70
2006-12-310.64
2006-09-300.75
2006-06-300.69
2006-03-310.34
2005-12-310.35
2005-09-300.43
2005-06-300.41
2005-03-310.46
2004-12-310.52
2004-09-300.65
2004-06-300.70
2004-03-310.77
2003-12-310.76
2003-09-300.80
2003-06-300.49
2003-03-310.54
2002-12-310.56
2002-09-300.59
2002-06-300.57

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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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