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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Olympic Steel's Enterprise Value is $814 Mil.
Olympic Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $74 Mil. Therefore, Olympic Steel's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Olympic Steel's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZEUS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -225 Med: 3.81 Max: 22.01
Current: 10.99
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Olympic Steel was 22.01. The lowest was -225.00. And the median was 3.81.
ZEUS's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 7.64
vs ZEUS: 10.99
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.
Olympic Steel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Olympic Steel's share price for today is $47.86.
Olympic Steel's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.170.
* 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.
Olympic Steel EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Olympic Steel EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Olympic Steel'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 Steel subindustry, Olympic Steel'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.
Olympic Steel EV-to-OCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Olympic Steel's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Olympic Steel's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Olympic Steel's current Enterprise Value is $814 Mil.
Olympic Steel's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $74 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.
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.99 as of Aug. 31, 2026. This is 188% above median its historical median of 3.81.
Is Olympic Steel's EV-to-OCF too high?
Olympic Steel's current EV-to-OCF of 10.99 is 188% above median its 10-year median of 3.81. The Steel industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.64. Olympic Steel's value of 10.99 is 43.8% above 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 EV-to-OCF compare to MSB and NWPX?
Olympic Steel's EV-to-OCF of 10.99 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.64. Olympic Steel's value of 10.99 is 43.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Olympic Steel has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Steel companies is 7.64, based on 634 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. Olympic Steel's current EV-to-OCF of 10.99 is 43.8% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olympic Steel's current EV-to-OCF is 10.99, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 3.81. 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 (ZEUS) has a current EV-to-OCF of 10.99. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.41, compared to a current price of $47.86 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.99, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 43.8% above the Steel industry median of 7.64. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Olympic Steel (ZEUS), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.99 as of Aug. 31, 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 (ZEUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olympic Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.86 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.41.
Key valuation signals for ZEUS:
EV-to-OCF: 10.99 (188% above median its 10-year median of 3.81)
GF Value™: $36.41 vs. price of $47.86 (31.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZEUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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