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Reliance, Inc. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Established metal services leader with strong balance sheet and cash generation positioned to benefit from industrial recovery cycles. 2024 revenue of $13.84 billion declined 6.56% while earnings fell 34.49% year-over-year, reflecting cyclical metal market pressures, though the stock has risen 22.66% over the past year, indicating market confidence in recovery.

What is Reliance, Inc.'s industry? Reliance, Inc. (reliancesteel.com) operates in Metal Service Centers and Distribution / Steel Products. AskCyborg classifies Reliance, Inc. under Metal Service Centers and Distribution / Steel Products in its company registry.

Reliance, Inc. operates as a diversified metal solutions provider and metals service center company primarily in the United States and Canada, distributing over 100,000 metal products including alloy, aluminum, brass,...

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Established metal services leader with strong balance sheet and cash generation positioned to benefit from industrial recovery...

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Industry Metal Service Centers and Distribution / Steel Products
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Reliance, Inc. Overview

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Reliance, Inc. operates as a diversified metal solutions provider and metals service center company primarily in the United States and Canada, distributing over 100,000 metal products including alloy, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, and titanium while providing metals processing services across multiple industries. The company serves as a critical infrastructure provider for manufacturers across construction, aerospace, energy, and semiconductor sectors.

Strategic Profile

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The company focuses on small orders with quick turnaround and value-added processing services, positioning itself as a specialized, customer-centric metals distributor. The company maintains strong operational metrics including 30.08% ROE, low debt ratios, and good margins and cash flow.

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Reliance competes with other North American metal service centers and integrated steel producers. Key competitors include Olympic Steel, ArcelorMittal, and Worthington Steel. The company differentiates through extensive product portfolio (100,000+ SKUs), value-added processing capabilities, and focus on small orders with quick turnaround.

Industry Context

Reliance, Inc. operates in Metal Service Centers and Distribution / Steel Products.

Key facts

Founded: 1939 · Headquarters: Scottsdale, Arizona · Employees: 15,900 · Revenue: $13.84B · Market cap: $27.5B

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  • Market leader in North American metals service with 15,900 employees and 86-year operating history
  • Recent financial headwinds driven by commodity cycle; management executing significant share buyback ($1.09B in 2024)
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Recent developments

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  • February 2025Reported Q4 2024 results with $13.84B revenue; repurchased record $1.09B in stock
  • November 2025Announced management participation in Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference
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Olympic SteelRegional metal service center operator→ArcelorMittalGlobal integrated steel producer→Worthington SteelSteel processing and pressure cylinders→Steel DynamicsIntegrated steel producer and recycler→

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Reliance, Inc. operates in Metal Service Centers and Distribution / Steel Products. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Reliance, Inc. do?+
Reliance, Inc. operates as a diversified metal solutions provider and metals service center company primarily in the United States and Canada, distributing over 100,000 metal products including alloy, aluminum, brass,...
What is Reliance, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Reliance, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Reliance, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Olympic Steel, ArcelorMittal, Worthington Steel, Steel Dynamics. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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