Steel & Tube HoldingsNZSE:STU +2.86%40 FCF Margin % is 0.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates NZSE:STU with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks worse than 68.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel & Tube Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:STU'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.72 Med: 2.88 Max: 15.61
Current: -3.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Steel & Tube Holdings was 15.61%. The lowest was -6.72%. And the median was 2.88%.
NZSE:STU's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 68.72% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs NZSE:STU: -3.46
Steel & Tube Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms
Steel & Tube Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
NZSE:STU vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
Steel & Tube Holdings FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel & Tube Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) has a FCF Margin % of 0.86% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Steel & Tube Holdings and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #424 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Steel & Tube Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 0.86% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 2.88. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. Steel & Tube Holdings' value of 0.86% is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #424 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel & Tube Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel & Tube Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #424 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Steel & Tube Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. Steel & Tube Holdings' value of 0.86% is 18.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Steel & Tube Holdings has consistently been below 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 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. Steel & Tube Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 0.86% is 18.9% below 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 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 Steel & Tube Holdings 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. Steel & Tube Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 0.86%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.73, compared to a current price of NZ$0.36 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.86%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 18.9% below the Steel industry median of 1.06. Steel & Tube Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU), the current FCF Margin % is 0.86% 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.36 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.73.
GuruFocus considers Steel & Tube Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:STU:
FCF Margin %: 0.86% (70% below median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: NZ$0.73 vs. price of NZ$0.36 (50.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Steel median (#424 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:STU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company is a provider of steel solutions. It is a distributor and manufacturer of steel products including steel, stainless steel, architectural stainless, pipe, fittings and valves, pipe and cable supports, fastenings, roofing and cladding, and many more. The company's operating segments include Distribution and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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