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Kobe SteelKBSTF +2.67%72 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 55.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1278% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks better than 91.04% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Kobe Steel's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 121.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 55.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 35.40% 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 average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Kobe Steel was 251.80% per year. The lowest was -275.40% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Kobe Steel 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 55.10% mean?
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 55.10% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is 1278% above median its historical median of 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #31 out of 346 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Kobe Steel's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Kobe Steel's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 55.10% is 1278% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #31 out of 346 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #31 out of 346 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Kobe Steel in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 55.10%, which is 1278% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $10.79, compared to a current price of $12.68 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 55.10%, which is 1278% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 55.10% 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 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.79.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 55.10% (1278% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $10.79 vs. price of $12.68 (17.5% 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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