Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) — Stock Score Summary

Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (30/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Ryerson is a highly cyclical metal distributor with low margins and no structural moat, making it a poor fit for our quality-focused investment philosophy.

Ryerson Holding Corporation is a leading North American distributor and value-added processor of industrial metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and alloy products. The company's competitive moat is built on its extensive network of approximately 100 service centers and its advanced processing capabilities, which allow it to deliver customized, ready-to-use materials to over 40,000 customers. This scale, combined with a highly diversified customer base across manufacturing, transportation, and energy sectors, insulates Ryerson from localized economic downturns.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$27.93
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (Forward)12.46
Price/Book1.15
Return on Equity-4.3%
Return on Invested Capital-1.9%
Debt/Equity101.53
Gross Margin17.3%
Operating Margin2.1%
Revenue Growth37.9%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$-512M

Ryerson Holding Corporation operates in the Metal Fabrication industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ryerson Holding Corporation’s (RYZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) is 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (30), Value (41), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ryerson Holding Corporation have an economic moat?
Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) has a Quality factor score of 30/100. 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 Ryerson Holding Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. 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 Ryerson Holding Corporation in?
Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Metal Fabrication industry (United States).
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