Return on Assets (ROA): 7.46%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 7.46% is 32% below its 5-year average of 10.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.55%–17.81%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 5.93% below its 12-month average of 7.93%.
RS Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
RS Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
RS Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
RS Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
7.46%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
7.93%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
11.61%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
10.96%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
8.97%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
7.15%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
7.58%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.93%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-35.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-31.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-1.56%
RS Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) | $19.11B | 7.46% | 7.93% | 11.61% | 10.96% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.53B | 3.39% | -0.28% | -3.52% | -1.79% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.33B | -0.14% | -0.84% | 3.40% | 3.93% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.12B | -4.62% | -1.27% | 1.51% | 3.01% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.61B | 1.61% | 3.38% | 2.63% | 1.33% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $17.59B | 2.42% | 2.17% | 5.03% | 6.63% |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $17.31B | -2.34% | 0.80% | 4.50% | 6.21% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.19B | 12.03% | 9.69% | 13.78% | 10.86% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.30B | -1.54% | -5.11% | 3.95% | 3.42% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $14.11B | 6.21% | 3.80% | 0.54% | 0.65% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
7.5%
ROE
11.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 7.46%.
- Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 7.46% is 32% below its 5-year average of 10.96%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.55%–17.81%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 7.93%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 11.61%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 10.96%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 8.97%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 7.15%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for RS stock is 7.58%.
RS Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.13% |
| 2024-12-31 | 8.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.82% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.11% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.38% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.44% |
| 2008-12-31 | 9.29% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.24% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.81% |
| 2005-12-31 | 11.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.48% |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.36% |
| 2000-12-31 | 6.25% |
| 1999-12-31 | 6.40% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.67% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | 7.62% |
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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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- CEO
- Karla R. Lewis