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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 4.39 is in line with its 5-year average of 4.25, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.02–5.74).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 9.39% above its 12-month average of 4.01.

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Current Ratio

RS Current Ratio

4.39

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

+0.61% 5Y
RS Current Ratio

RS Average Current Ratio Chart

RS Current Ratio

RS Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

RS Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

4.39

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

4.01

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

4.50

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

4.25

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

4.19

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

4.07

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

3.81

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+9.39%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-2.58%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+3.28%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+4.66%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+7.80%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+15.02%

RS Competitors' Current Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPCURRENT RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)$19.69B4.394.014.504.25
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs ›$19.49B1.421.631.731.74
Dow Inc. (DOW)vs ›$20.93B1.971.791.791.74
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs ›$18.36B2.421.882.302.41
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY)vs ›$18.25B1.291.541.902.10
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs ›$17.82B0.830.820.800.80
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)vs ›$17.67B1.771.801.801.83
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs ›$16.24B3.373.233.492.88
Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs ›$15.77B2.232.091.881.64
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs ›$24.64B1.481.431.461.46

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

4.39

Quick Ratio

2.30

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The current ratio for RS stock is 4.39.
Is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 4.39 is in line with its 5-year average of 4.25, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.02–5.74).
What is the TTM average current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The TTM average current ratio for RS stock is 4.01.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 3Y average current ratio for RS stock is 4.50.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 5Y average current ratio for RS stock is 4.25.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 10Y average current ratio for RS stock is 4.19.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 15Y average current ratio for RS stock is 4.07.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)?
The 20Y average current ratio for RS stock is 3.81.

RS Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2026-03-314.39
2025-12-314.88
2025-09-304.43
2025-06-303.18
2025-03-313.17
2024-12-313.21
2024-09-303.31
2024-06-305.02
2024-03-315.74
2023-12-315.66
2023-09-305.53
2023-06-305.18
2023-03-314.83
2022-12-313.55
2022-09-303.25
2022-06-303.02
2022-03-313.96
2021-12-313.91
2021-09-304.25
2021-06-304.36
2021-03-314.35
2020-12-315.08
2020-09-305.04
2020-06-304.25
2020-03-314.20
2019-12-314.46
2019-09-304.01
2019-06-304.42
2019-03-314.06
2018-12-314.70
2018-09-304.40
2018-06-304.06
2018-03-313.93
2017-12-314.34
2017-09-304.06
2017-06-304.20
2017-03-313.95
2016-12-314.10
2016-09-302.84
2016-06-302.65
2016-03-312.56
2015-12-312.58
2015-09-304.14
2015-06-304.27
2015-03-314.10
2014-12-314.71
2014-09-303.87
2014-06-304.14
2014-03-314.05
2013-12-314.78
2013-09-304.02
2013-06-303.78
2013-03-313.62
2012-12-313.94
2012-09-303.69
2012-06-304.53
2012-03-313.83
2011-12-313.95
2011-09-303.77
2011-06-303.21
2011-03-313.04
2010-12-313.34
2010-09-302.92
2010-06-303.20
2010-03-313.05
2009-12-313.33
2009-09-303.52
2009-06-303.46
2009-03-313.54
2008-12-313.54
2008-09-302.77
2008-06-302.61
2008-03-312.61
2007-12-312.87
2007-09-303.06
2007-06-302.99
2007-03-312.80
2006-12-313.04
2006-09-302.72
2006-06-302.68
2006-03-312.36
2005-12-312.54
2005-09-302.68
2005-06-302.75
2005-03-312.49
2004-12-312.54
2004-09-302.64
2004-06-302.62
2004-03-312.49
2003-12-312.69
2003-09-302.41
2003-06-302.76
2003-03-312.90
2002-12-313.73
2002-09-303.35
2002-06-303.54

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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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