The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.75 Med: 0.16 Max: 3.09
Current: 2.24
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Daido Steel Co was 3.09%. The lowest was -6.75%. And the median was 0.16%.
DAIDF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 59.42% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs DAIDF: 2.24
Daido Steel Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Daido Steel Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin % 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, Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Daido Steel Co FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #250 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Daido Steel Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #250 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #250 out of 616 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Daido Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.08, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.17.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $7.17 vs. price of $11.70 (63.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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