The historical rank and industry rank for Friedman Industries's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRD'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.52 Med: 1.3 Max: 8.66
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Friedman Industries was 8.66%. The lowest was -7.52%. And the median was 1.30%.
FRD's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 55.75% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs FRD: 0.21
Friedman Industries FCF Margin % Related Terms
Friedman Industries FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friedman Industries'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, Friedman Industries'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.
Friedman Industries FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries'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.
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a FCF Margin % of -2.06% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #344 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Friedman Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
Friedman Industries' current FCF Margin % is -2.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #344 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Friedman Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friedman Industries' FCF Margin % compare to LUD and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #344 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Friedman Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.10. 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 1.10, based on 617 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 Friedman Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Friedman Industries's current FCF Margin % is -2.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friedman Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries (FRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.21, compared to a current price of $33.74 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.06%. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Friedman Industries (FRD), the current FCF Margin % is -2.06% as of Mar. 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 Friedman Industries (FRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.74 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.21.
GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRD:
FCF Margin %: -2.06%
GF Value™: $22.21 vs. price of $33.74 (51.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friedman Industries Inc is a manufacturer and processor of metals and operates in two reportable segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. The flat-roll product segment consists of flat-roll processing facilities located in Hickman, Arkansas; Decatur, Alabama; Miami, Florida; East Chicago, Indiana; Granite City, Illinois and Sinton, Texas and a flat-roll distribution facility located in Orlando, Florida. The tubular product segment consists of the Company's Texas Tubular Products division (TTP) located in Lone Star, Texas. TTP operates two electric resistance welded pipe mills with a combined outside diameter (OD). Its products are flat-roll products and tubular products.
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