Russel Metals screens cheaper than Bird Construction on all three valuation measures in this snapshot. That’s a relative comparison, not proof that either stock is undervalued.
Russel Metals Inc. and Bird Construction Inc. are both Canadian industrial companies in the Capital Goods group, but their valuation multiples differ. At the latest adjusted closes on November 3, 2026, RUS.TO was C$89.93 and BDT.TO was C$74.56. Russel Metals has the lower P/E, PEG and P/B, so it looks cheaper on each measure. These figures are a starting point, not a full assessment of either company.
Investor takeaway: Based on the supplied multiples, Russel Metals looks cheaper. Its P/E is 22.9, compared with 69.7 for Bird Construction; its PEG is 0.53, compared with 2.55; and its P/B is 2.86, compared with 9.15. Those differences don’t establish fair value or predict future returns. The snapshot also shows similar trailing ROE, different dividend yields and the same analyst consensus label for both companies.
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Russel Metals Inc.
RUS.TO
Industrials
$89.93
$4.94B
1D
+2.54%
1W
+1.90%
Bird Construction Inc.
BDT.TO
Industrials
$74.56
$4.13B
1D
+6.06%
1W
+2.08%
Russel Metals has the lower multiple on all three measures
RUS.TO’s P/E of 22.9, PEG of 0.53 and P/B of 2.86 are all below BDT.TO’s corresponding figures of 69.7, 2.55 and 9.15. That shows which stock looks cheaper based on these multiples. It doesn’t prove Russel Metals is undervalued, Bird Construction is overvalued or either stock will outperform.
Bull case
Russel Metals’ lower multiples may appeal to investors comparing valuations. The snapshot also shows a 1.97% dividend yield and 12.9% TTM ROE. These figures alone don’t show whether earnings or the dividend are sustainable.
Bear case
Lower multiples don’t eliminate business or valuation risks, and the snapshot doesn’t explain the gap between the two companies. Russel Metals has a Strong Sell analyst consensus label and a supplied target of C$0.00. Treat these as reported table entries, not a complete investment case.
Valuation snapshot: Russel Metals screens cheaper
All three supplied multiples point in the same direction: Russel Metals has a P/E of 22.9, compared with Bird Construction’s 69.7; a PEG of 0.53, compared with 2.55; and a P/B of 2.86, compared with 9.15. By these measures, Russel Metals looks cheaper. The comparison doesn’t explain why the multiples differ, account for every factor that affects valuation or prove that the lower-multiple stock is a bargain. For company details, see Russel Metals and Bird Construction.
Other snapshot figures add context
Russel Metals has a market capitalization of C$4.9B, compared with C$4.1B for Bird Construction. Their TTM ROE figures are close: 12.9% for Russel Metals and 13.4% for Bird Construction. Russel Metals’ dividend yield is 1.97%, versus 1.19% for Bird Construction. Both companies have a Strong Sell analyst consensus label and a supplied analyst target of C$0.00. These are snapshot figures, not a substitute for understanding each company’s operations, financial outlook or the assumptions behind the data.
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