Reliance, Inc. (RS) — Stock Score Summary

Reliance, Inc. (RS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. As the largest metals service center in North America, Reliance is a premier beneficiary of the US manufacturing renaissance and nearshoring. Operating a highly decentralized, asset-light model, RS focuses on high-margin, value-added processing rather than raw commodity distribution. This gives it immense pricing power and a durable economic moat that capitalizes on localized industrial infrastructure buildouts.

Reliance, Inc. is one of North America's largest metal service center companies, distributing a comprehensive range of metal products including steel, aluminum, and copper, alongside value-added processing services. The company establishes a competitive moat through its expansive network of service centers, vast and diversified inventory, and deep technical expertise in custom metal processing, serving a wide array of industrial sectors. This scale and ability to provide tailored solutions make it an indispensable link in the manufacturing supply chain.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$394.68
Market Cap$19.3B
P/E (TTM)25.84
P/E (Forward)18.90
Price/Book2.84
Return on Equity11.3%
Return on Invested Capital11.9%
Debt/Equity28.45
Gross Margin28.7%
Operating Margin9.1%
Revenue Growth15.5%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$421M

Reliance, Inc. operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reliance, Inc.’s (RS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Reliance, Inc. (RS) is 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (35), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Reliance, Inc. have an economic moat?
Reliance, Inc. (RS) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Reliance, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Reliance, Inc. (RS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 92/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Reliance, Inc. in?
Reliance, Inc. (RS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (United States).
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