Olympic Steel (FRA:OYS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.28 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 47% Above Median

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FRA:OYS Olympic Steel Inc FRA:OYS
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What is Olympic Steel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Olympic Steel FRA:OYS 58 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:OYS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.26. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-08-05), Olympic Steel's current share price is €42.40. Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €149.77. Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:OYS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.19   Max: 0.42
Current: 0.27

During the past years, Olympic Steel's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.42. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.19.

FRA:OYS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is not ranked
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 0.45 vs FRA:OYS: 0.27

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Olympic Steel's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €35.538. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €149.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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Olympic Steel  (FRA:OYS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Olympic Steel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Olympic Steel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Olympic Steel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Olympic Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.16 0.21 0.39 0.19

Olympic Steel Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.19 0.18 0.18 0.17

FRA:OYS vs MSB, NWPX, MTUS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.


Olympic Steel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Olympic Steel Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=42.40/149.77
=0.28

* 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.

Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Olympic Steel's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=35.538/324.8000*324.8000
=35.538

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 324.8000.

Olympic Steel Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201512 19.523 236.525 26.809
201603 20.747 238.132 28.298
201606 21.711 241.018 29.258
201609 21.304 241.428 28.661
201612 21.534 241.432 28.970
201703 27.542 243.801 36.692
201706 27.833 244.955 36.905
201709 24.423 246.819 32.139
201712 22.898 246.524 30.169
201803 26.678 249.554 34.722
201806 33.904 251.989 43.700
201809 34.215 252.439 44.023
201812 32.896 251.233 42.529
201903 34.352 254.202 43.892
201906 33.272 256.143 42.190
201909 30.550 256.759 38.646
201912 25.115 256.974 31.744
202003 27.988 258.115 35.219
202006 19.263 257.797 24.270
202009 22.235 260.280 27.747
202012 23.808 260.474 29.688
202103 33.840 264.877 41.496
202106 40.120 271.696 47.962
202109 49.344 274.310 58.426
202112 48.087 278.802 56.021
202203 54.680 287.504 61.773
202206 58.110 296.311 63.697
202209 55.445 296.808 60.674
202212 42.350 296.797 46.346
202303 46.258 301.836 49.777
202306 45.406 305.109 48.336
202309 42.551 307.789 44.903
202312 38.692 306.746 40.969
202403 41.543 312.332 43.201
202406 41.921 314.175 43.339
202409 36.209 315.301 37.300
202412 34.215 315.605 35.212
202503 38.789 319.799 39.396
202506 36.591 322.561 36.845
202509 35.538 324.800 35.538

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 mean?
Olympic Steel (FRA:OYS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Olympic Steel and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.42.
Is Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Olympic Steel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.42. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Olympic Steel's value of 0.28 is 37.8% below this industry median. Overall, Olympic Steel has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MSB and NWPX?
Olympic Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Olympic Steel's value of 0.28 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Olympic Steel's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Olympic Steel has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 515 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Olympic Steel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 is 37.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Olympic Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olympic Steel's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olympic Steel stock overvalued right now?
Olympic Steel (FRA:OYS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.26, compared to a current price of €42.40 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 37.8% below the Steel industry median of 0.45. Olympic Steel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Olympic Steel (FRA:OYS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 05, 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 Olympic Steel (FRA:OYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olympic Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.40 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.26.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OYS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.28 (47% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: €32.26 vs. price of €42.40 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.8% below the Steel median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Olympic Steel Business Description

Address 22901 Millcreek Boulevard, Suite 650, Highland Hills, OH, USA, 44122
Olympic Steel Inc provides metals processing and distribution services in the United States. The company operates in three reportable segments; specialty metals flat products, carbon flat products, and tubular and pipe products. It specializes in the processing and distribution of large volumes of carbon, aluminum, and stainless steel flat-rolled sheet, coils, plates, bars, and fabricated parts. The group serves various industries such as industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers, automobile manufacturers and suppliers, and transportation equipment manufacturers. The company generates majority of the revenue from carbon flat products.
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