Return on Equity (ROE): 11.32%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 11.32% is 29% below its 5-year average of 16.02%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.22%–25.96%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 0.94% above its 12-month average of 11.21%.
RS Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
RS Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
RS Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
RS Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
11.32%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
11.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
16.42%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
16.02%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
13.78%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
10.64%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
13.49%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.94%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-31.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-29.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.86%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-16.08%
RS Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) | $19.69B | 11.32% | 11.21% | 16.42% | 16.02% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.49B | 6.03% | -0.40% | -7.24% | -3.65% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.93B | -18.11% | -4.98% | 3.83% | 9.99% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.36B | -0.21% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs › | $18.25B | 4.21% | 3.75% | 8.30% | 11.09% |
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs › | $17.99B | -7.90% | 1.77% | 12.67% | 19.30% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $17.82B | 3.45% | 7.46% | 6.16% | 2.35% |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $16.24B | 32.91% | 27.25% | 36.85% | 31.14% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.77B | -2.36% | -8.60% | 8.30% | 7.37% |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $24.64B | 2.06% | 2.51% | 9.14% | 11.19% |
Return Analysis
ROE
11.3%
ROA
7.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 11.32%.
- Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 11.32% is 29% below its 5-year average of 16.02%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.22%–25.96%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 11.21%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 16.42%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 16.02%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 13.78%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 10.64%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for RS stock is 13.49%.
RS Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 10.31% |
| 2024-12-31 | 12.12% |
| 2023-12-31 | 17.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | 25.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.47% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | 13.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.33% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.34% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.88% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.68% |
| 2008-12-31 | 19.86% |
| 2007-12-31 | 19.37% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.30% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | 20.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.95% |
| 2001-12-31 | 6.22% |
| 2000-12-31 | 15.46% |
| 1999-12-31 | 14.39% |
| 1998-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 1997-12-31 | 10.92% |
| 1996-12-31 | 15.47% |
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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