Russel Metals Inc. (RUS.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

54 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 63
Quality 31
Growth 42
Balance sheet 68
Cash quality 29
Capital allocation 78
Momentum 93

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

5.32 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.77 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Russel Metals Inc.'s Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 63, quality 31, growth 42, balance sheet 68, cash quality 29, capital allocation 78, momentum 93. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Russel Metals Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?

5.32, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Russel Metals Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Russel Metals Inc.'s Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.77 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.