RYZ
IndustrialsRyerson Holding Corporation · Manufacturing - Metal Fabrication · $1B
What is Ryerson Holding Corporation?
Ryerson Holding Corporation is a Chicago-based processor and distributor of industrial metals, serving a broad range of manufacturing and industrial end markets across the US and internationally.
Ryerson sources and distributes carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, aluminum, and other metals in various forms. The company also provides processing services and supplies industries including commercial transportation, heavy equipment, machinery, and fabrication.
Is RYZ a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates RYZ as Below Average overall, reflecting weak quality, moat, and risk profiles alongside a relatively attractive valuation.
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RYZ — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | 33.2 | 17.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.5 | 74.1 | +3.0 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 30.2 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 61.8 | -0.2 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 30.4 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 63.2 | +0.1 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 30.3 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 63.0 | -0.2 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 30.5 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 64.1 | +0.1 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 30.4 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 63.3 | 0.0 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 30.4 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 63.6 | -0.1 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 30.5 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 64.2 | -0.2 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 30.7 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 65.3 | -0.3 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 31.0 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 54.0 | 29.8 | 67.3 | -0.1 |
RYZ — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 17.5/100 (25%)Ryerson Holding Corporation currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 54.0/100 (20%)Ryerson Holding Corporation shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 29.5/100 (15%)Ryerson Holding Corporation presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 74.0/100 (15%)Ryerson Holding Corporation trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 10/100 (25%)Ryerson Holding Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for RYZ.
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How is the RYZ UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Ryerson Holding Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Ryerson Holding Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Ryerson Holding Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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