FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kobe Steel's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Kobe Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,150 Mil. Therefore, Kobe Steel's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Steel's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KBSTF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.68 Med: 1.06 Max: 4.34
Current: 3.03
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kobe Steel was 4.34%. The lowest was -11.68%. And the median was 1.06%.
KBSTF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 62.56% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs KBSTF: 3.03
Kobe Steel FCF Margin % Related Terms
Kobe Steel FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel'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, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #231 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Kobe Steel's FCF Margin % too high?
Kobe Steel's current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #231 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #231 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Kobe Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. 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 1.06, 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 Kobe Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Steel'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 Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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