EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Olympic Steel's Enterprise Value is €711 Mil.
Olympic Steel's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €40 Mil. Therefore, Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OYS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.14 Med: 4.34 Max: 176.8
Current: 19.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Olympic Steel was 176.80. The lowest was -34.14. And the median was 4.34.
FRA:OYS's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 16.04
vs FRA:OYS: 19.42
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 €42.40.
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 €1.052.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Olympic Steel EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Olympic Steel EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Olympic Steel's current Enterprise Value is €711 Mil.
Olympic Steel's Free Cash Flow 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 €40 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 (FRA:OYS) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.99 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Olympic Steel and its competitors. This is 315% above median its historical median of 4.34.
Is Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF too high?
Olympic Steel's current EV-to-FCF of 17.99 is 315% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. The Steel industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.04. Olympic Steel's value of 17.99 is 12.2% 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-FCF compare to MSB and NWPX?
Olympic Steel's EV-to-FCF of 17.99 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.04. Olympic Steel's value of 17.99 is 12.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 16.04, 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-FCF for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Steel companies is 16.04, based on 359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Olympic Steel's current EV-to-FCF of 17.99 is 12.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Olympic Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olympic Steel's current EV-to-FCF is 17.99, which is 315% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. 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 EV-to-FCF of 17.99. 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 EV-to-FCF is 17.99, which is 315% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 12.2% above the Steel industry median of 16.04. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Olympic Steel (FRA:OYS), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.99 as of Jul. 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:
EV-to-FCF: 17.99 (315% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: €32.26 vs. price of €42.40 (31.4% above fair value)
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 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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