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Kobe SteelKBSTF +2.67%72 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks better than 69.95% on this metric.
Kobe Steel's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00.
Kobe Steel's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Kobe Steel was 36.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 19.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Steel's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
KBSTF'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.4 Med: 0.85 Max: 59.6
Current: 19.1
During the past 13 years, Kobe Steel's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 59.60% per year. The lowest was -42.40% per year. And the median was 0.85% per year.
KBSTF's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 69.95% of 426
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.85
vs KBSTF: 19.10
Kobe Steel Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Kobe Steel Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kobe Steel Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.00
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.00 mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #128 out of 426 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Kobe Steel's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Kobe Steel's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #128 out of 426 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #128 out of 426 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Kobe Steel in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Steel company?
A good Operating Cash Flow per Share depends on the Steel industry context. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.03, compared to a current price of $12.68 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.00. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.68 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.03.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $0.00
GF Value™: $11.03 vs. price of $12.68 (15% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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