RS
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) closed at $290.56 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.2% above its 200-week moving average of $261.35. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 14.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.72 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1596 weeks of data, RS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +34.1%.
With a market cap of $15.2 billion, RS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.0%. Return on equity stands at 10.3%. The stock trades at 2.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 30.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RS would have grown to $10549, compared to $1963 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.4% vs 10.2% for the index — confirming RS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -34.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: RS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying RS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.2% after 12 months (median +33.0%), compared to +11.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 89% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +54.0% vs +25.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RS has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +34.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 5 | 1.6% | +46.8% | +4435.8% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 3 | 3.8% | +43.9% | +4352.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 6.6% | +15.9% | +3948.5% |
| Sep 2002 | Aug 2003 | 48 | 39.7% | -2.5% | +3674.5% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 3 | 6.6% | +77.6% | +3527.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2009 | 64 | 64.2% | +32.6% | +1202.9% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 3 | 5.3% | +29.3% | +865.6% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 1.7% | +12.0% | +816.5% |
| Jun 2010 | Nov 2010 | 19 | 18.4% | +17.4% | +848.0% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 0.1% | -3.9% | +783.0% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 12 | 21.7% | +22.8% | +814.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 2.4% | +37.0% | +818.9% |
| Jan 2015 | Mar 2015 | 10 | 10.5% | -3.2% | +540.7% |
| Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 | 1 | 3.2% | +32.2% | +540.7% |
| Jul 2015 | Jul 2015 | 1 | 0.5% | +44.6% | +508.1% |
| Aug 2015 | Feb 2016 | 28 | 13.3% | +32.1% | +533.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 0.6% | +75.5% | +369.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 9.8% | +104.4% | +333.2% |
| Average | 11 | — | +34.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) is currently 11.2% above its 200-week moving average of $261.35. It would need to fall to $261.35 to cross below the line.
What is RS's 200-week moving average price?
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s 200-week moving average is $261.35 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when RS drops below its 200-week moving average?
RS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +34.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is RS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 2.0%. Return on equity is 10.3%. Price-to-book is 2.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.7 years, $100 invested in RS would have grown to $10549, compared to $1963 for the S&P 500. That's 16.4% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. RS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does RS pay a dividend?
Yes. Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. currently pays a dividend yield of 172.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20