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* 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.
XKRX:000970 vs NUE, STLD, RS: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Korea Cast Iron Pipe 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korea Cast Iron Pipe 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) has a FCF Margin % of -5.70% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #243 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #243 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #243 out of 609 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.92. 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 0.92, based on 609 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current FCF Margin % is -5.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,102.89, compared to a current price of ₩6,660.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -5.70%. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970), the current FCF Margin % is -5.70% as of Jun. 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩6,660.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,102.89.
GuruFocus considers Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:000970:
FCF Margin %: -5.70%
GF Value™: ₩6,102.89 vs. price of ₩6,660.00 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:000970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of cast iron pipes, mild steel pipes, straight and special-shaped pipes, other bolts and nuts, and other machine castings at its Busan Shinpyeong Plant, and produces pile steel pipes and water supply-coated steel pipes at its Pohang Plant.
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