FRD vs RS
FRD: A regional metals processor and distributor specializing in flat-roll sheet/plate and structural tubing for industrial manufacturers and distributors across the U.S. Midwest and South. RS: Reliance is the largest metals distributor and processor in North America, serving construction, automotive, and industrial end-markets through an extensive network delivering steel, aluminum, and specialty metals.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | FRD | RS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $32.99 | $386.21 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $230M | $19.8B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-23 | 11.79 | 24.55 | FRD lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-23 | 0.06 | 1.53 | FRD lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | +3.0% | +5.4% | RS higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +19.8% | +28.7% | RS higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | +4.0% | +7.5% | RS higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | +13.7% | +11.2% | FRD higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | +6.6% | +7.6% | RS higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 0.63 | 0.24 | RS lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | +45.5% | +8.5% | FRD higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | n/a | -5.7% | |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-23 | +0.5% | +1.3% | RS higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 4 | 5 | RS higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 1.58 | 0.99 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | +105.6% | +13.5% | FRD higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-23. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-22.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.