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Reliance vs Ryerson Holding: RS and RYZ compared
Reliance is the larger company: $5.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for Ryerson Holding (Q3 2026). Ryerson Holding is growing faster (+88% against +43% a year earlier). Reliance is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.6% against 2.4%.
Where the money goes: RS and RYZ
Reliance (RS) · Q3 2026
Reliance, Q3 2026: revenue $5.2B (+43% year over year), operating margin 10.6%, net earnings $403M, operating cash flow $212M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ryerson Holding (RYZ) · Q3 2026
Ryerson Holding, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+88% year over year), operating margin 2.4%, net earnings $32.5M, operating cash flow −$18.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Reliance (RS) | Ryerson Holding (RYZ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $5.2B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +43% | +88% |
| Gross margin | — | 17.2% |
| Operating margin | 10.6% | 2.4% |
| Net earnings | $403M | $32.5M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 1.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $212M | −$18.2M |
| Free cash flow | $133M | — |
| Market value | $21.3B | $1.5B |
| P/E | 19.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $430.89 | $33.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Reliance
- Carbon steel: $3.1B (60%)
- Aluminum: $862M (17%)
- Stainless steel: $635M (12%)
- Toll processing and logistics: $190M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Reliance or Ryerson Holding?
Reliance is the larger company: $5.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for Ryerson Holding (Q3 2026).
Is Reliance or Ryerson Holding growing faster?
Ryerson Holding is growing faster (+88% against +43% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Reliance or Ryerson Holding?
Reliance is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.6% against 2.4%.
More: Reliance earnings · how Reliance makes money · Ryerson Holding earnings · how Ryerson Holding makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.