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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Ryerson Holding's Enterprise Value is $2,774 Mil.
Ryerson Holding's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-68 Mil. Therefore, Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF for today is -40.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
RYZ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -576.38 Med: 7.09 Max: 234.31
Current: -40.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ryerson Holding was 234.31. The lowest was -576.38. And the median was 7.09.
RYZ's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 90.08% of 3075
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 12.05
vs RYZ: -40.55
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Ryerson Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ryerson Holding's share price for today is $28.45.
Ryerson Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.240.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ryerson Holding EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Ryerson Holding EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Ryerson Holding EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Ryerson Holding's current Enterprise Value is $2,774 Mil.
Ryerson Holding's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-68 Mil.
* 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.
Ryerson Holding (RYZ) has a EV-to-OCF of -40.55 as of Aug. 18, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #305 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF too high?
Ryerson Holding's current EV-to-OCF is -40.55. Based on the distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #305 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryerson Holding has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryerson Holding's EV-to-OCF compare to PRLB and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #305 out of 3075 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Ryerson Holding in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 12.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 12.05, based on 3,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryerson Holding's current EV-to-OCF is -40.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryerson Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding (RYZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.55, compared to a current price of $28.45 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -40.55. Ryerson Holding's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ryerson Holding (RYZ), the current EV-to-OCF is -40.55 as of Aug. 18, 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 Ryerson Holding (RYZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.45 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.55.
GuruFocus considers Ryerson Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYZ:
EV-to-OCF: -40.55
GF Value™: $22.55 vs. price of $28.45 (26.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryerson Holding Corp provides a metals service center, and value-added processor and is a distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to its North American operations, it conducts processing and distribution operations in China. It carries a full line of products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms. The company has one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers. It derives substantially all of its sales from the processing and distribution of met. Geographically, the majority revenue is generated from the United States.
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