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Free Cash Flow (FCF): $612.10M

The free cash flow (FCF) is $612.10M. It is below its 12-month average by 17.78% ($744.43M).

Free Cash Flow

RS Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$87.20M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+305.58% 5Y

RS Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

RS Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RS Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RS Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RS Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RS Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$612.10M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$744.43M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.06B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.00B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$825.17M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$663.25M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$602.74M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-17.78%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-42.48%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-39.07%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-25.82%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-7.71%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+1.55%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$612.10M

FCF Yield

3.05%

Price/FCF

32.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $612.10M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $744.43M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $1.06B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $1.00B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $825.17M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $663.25M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RS stock is $602.74M.

RS Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-31$612.10M
2025-09-30$662.00M
2025-03-31$959.20M
2024-09-30$1.05B
2024-03-31$938.40M
2023-09-30$1.50B
2023-03-31$1.72B
2022-09-30$1.40B
2022-03-31$782.00M
2021-09-30$419.60M
2021-03-31$1.00B
2020-09-30$1.10B
2020-03-31$1.11B
2019-09-30$1.12B
2019-03-31$517.40M
2018-09-30$237.90M
2018-03-31$263.70M
2017-09-30$274.80M
2017-03-31$295.80M
2016-09-30$532.90M
2016-03-31$833.70M
2015-09-30$734.10M
2015-03-31$265.80M
2014-09-30$99.40M
2014-03-31$459.80M
2013-09-30$650.80M
2013-03-31$531.10M
2012-09-30$305.20M
2012-03-31$117.80M
2011-09-30$25.43M
2011-03-31$42.85M
2010-09-30$102.84M
2010-03-31$496.42M
2009-09-30$1.27B
2009-03-31$740.93M
2008-09-30$214.34M
2008-03-31$540.02M
2007-09-30$451.75M
2007-03-31$113.33M
2006-09-30$14.43M
2006-03-31$208.42M
2005-09-30$213.16M
2005-03-31$131.90M
2004-09-30$2.94M
2004-03-31$46.11M
2003-09-30$99.64M
2003-03-31$85.87M

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
Basic Materials / Steel
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
CEO
Karla R. Lewis