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Is the gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 27.39% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.67%, around the middle of its 5-year range (25.31%–31.60%).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 0.36% above its 12-month average of 27.29%.

Operating Margin|Profit Margin|P/S Ratio|All Metrics
Gross Margin

RS Gross Margin

27.39%

Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.

-8.53% 5Y
RS Gross Margin

RS Average Gross Margin Chart

RS Gross Margin

RS Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

RS Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

27.39%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

27.29%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

28.16%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

28.67%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

28.43%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

27.49%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

27.05%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.36%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-2.75%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-4.48%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-3.67%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-0.37%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+1.27%

RS Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)$19.69B27.39%27.29%28.16%28.67%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.49B36.35%36.03%34.38%35.10%
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.93B6.16%8.18%10.33%12.12%
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.36B33.79%30.91%30.71%30.89%
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs ›$18.25B13.41%12.95%20.84%25.20%
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.82B33.30%33.30%32.71%32.55%
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›$17.67B9.66%10.16%11.55%12.91%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.24B40.41%36.55%41.41%37.00%
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.77B18.53%7.09%17.20%21.82%
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs ›$24.64B18.42%19.63%22.18%24.14%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

27.4%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The gross margin for RS stock is 27.39%.
Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 27.39% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.67%, around the middle of its 5-year range (25.31%–31.60%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The TTM average gross margin for RS stock is 27.29%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 3Y average gross margin for RS stock is 28.16%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 5Y average gross margin for RS stock is 28.67%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 10Y average gross margin for RS stock is 28.43%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 15Y average gross margin for RS stock is 27.49%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 20Y average gross margin for RS stock is 27.05%.

RS Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2026-03-3127.39%
2025-12-3125.31%
2025-09-3028.25%
2025-06-3027.82%
2025-03-3127.68%
2024-12-3126.08%
2024-09-3027.44%
2024-06-3027.98%
2024-03-3129.21%
2023-12-3128.73%
2023-09-3028.05%
2023-06-3029.94%
2023-03-3129.38%
2022-12-3129.59%
2022-09-3027.75%
2022-06-3030.68%
2022-03-3129.60%
2021-12-3129.71%
2021-09-3030.00%
2021-06-3029.94%
2021-03-3131.60%
2020-12-3130.26%
2020-09-3029.70%
2020-06-3027.60%
2020-03-3129.67%
2019-12-3130.15%
2019-09-3028.29%
2019-06-3027.72%
2019-03-3127.49%
2018-12-3123.33%
2018-09-3026.25%
2018-06-3028.88%
2018-03-3127.78%
2017-12-3126.28%
2017-09-3025.77%
2017-06-3026.14%
2017-03-3127.55%
2016-12-3127.10%
2016-09-3027.97%
2016-06-3031.09%
2016-03-3129.44%
2015-12-3128.72%
2015-09-3027.92%
2015-06-3027.06%
2015-03-3125.65%
2014-12-3124.15%
2014-09-3025.07%
2014-06-3025.73%
2014-03-3125.35%
2013-12-3126.19%
2013-09-3026.31%
2013-06-3025.39%
2013-03-3126.11%
2012-12-3127.76%
2012-09-3026.04%
2012-06-3025.77%
2012-03-3125.25%
2011-12-3123.35%
2011-09-3023.09%
2011-06-3024.92%
2011-03-3126.47%
2010-12-3124.86%
2010-09-3023.96%
2010-06-3025.72%
2010-03-3126.00%
2009-12-3131.87%
2009-09-3028.67%
2009-06-3022.76%
2009-03-3122.74%
2008-12-3121.41%
2008-09-3024.26%
2008-06-3028.02%
2008-03-3125.80%
2007-12-3125.50%
2007-09-3024.28%
2007-06-3026.33%
2007-03-3125.67%
2006-12-3124.90%
2006-09-3026.66%
2006-06-3026.95%
2006-03-3127.44%
2005-12-3128.99%
2005-09-3026.40%
2005-06-3027.29%
2005-03-3126.66%
2004-12-3127.28%
2004-09-3027.47%
2004-06-3030.16%
2004-03-3128.64%
2003-12-3127.96%
2003-09-3027.76%
2003-06-3026.16%
2003-03-3126.49%
2002-12-3126.71%
2002-09-3027.60%
2002-06-3028.00%

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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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