ZEUS (Olympic Steel) FCF Margin %: -2.62% (As of Sep. 2025)

What is Olympic Steel FCF Margin %?

Olympic Steel ZEUS +0.06% 58 FCF Margin % is -2.62% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates ZEUS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.41. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Olympic Steel's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $-13 Mil. Olympic Steel's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $491 Mil. Therefore, Olympic Steel's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -2.62%.

As of today, Olympic Steel's current FCF Yield % is 7.78%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Olympic Steel's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ZEUS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.81 Med: 2.21 Max: 8.52
Current: 2.21

During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Olympic Steel was 8.52%. The lowest was -6.81%. And the median was 2.21%.

ZEUS's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 1.1 vs ZEUS: 2.21

Olympic Steel FCF Margin % Related Terms

Olympic Steel FCF Margin % Historical Data

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Olympic Steel FCF Margin % Chart

Olympic Steel Annual Data

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4.20

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Olympic Steel Quarterly Data
	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25
FCF Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															3.31	1.76	8.23	1.37	-2.62

ZEUS vs MSB, NWPX, MTUS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Olympic Steel's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

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Olympic Steel FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Olympic Steel's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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Olympic Steel FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Olympic Steel's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	4.192	/	1941.672
	=	0.22 %

Olympic Steel's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin	=	Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )	/	Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
	=	-12.872	/	490.655
	=	-2.62 %

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What does a FCF Margin % of -2.62% mean?

Olympic Steel (ZEUS) has a FCF Margin % of -2.62% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Olympic Steel and its competitors.

Is Olympic Steel's FCF Margin % too high?

Olympic Steel's current FCF Margin % is -2.62%. Overall, Olympic Steel has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Olympic Steel's FCF Margin % compare to MSB and NWPX?

Olympic Steel's FCF Margin % of -2.62% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Olympic Steel 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. Olympic Steel's current FCF Margin % is -2.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Olympic Steel stock overvalued right now?

Olympic Steel (ZEUS) has a current FCF Margin % of -2.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.41, compared to a current price of $47.86 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.62%. Olympic Steel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Olympic Steel (ZEUS), the current FCF Margin % is -2.62% as of Sep. 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 Olympic Steel (ZEUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olympic Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.86 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.41.

Key valuation signals for ZEUS:

FCF Margin %: -2.62%
GF Value™: $36.41 vs. price of $47.86 (31.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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Olympic Steel Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Steel

Comparable Companies MSB NWPX MTUS LUD FRD HLP KBSX ZKIN HUDI INHD XAMS:MT NUE BOM:500228 NSE:TATASTEEL STLD TSE:5401 SHSE:600019 XKRX:005490 SHSE:600010 RS

Address 22901 Millcreek Boulevard, Suite 650, Highland Hills, OH, USA, 44122

Website https://www.olysteel.com

Olympic Steel Inc provides metals processing and distribution services in the United States. The company operates in three reportable segments; specialty metals flat products, carbon flat products, and tubular and pipe products. It specializes in the processing and distribution of large volumes of carbon, aluminum, and stainless steel flat-rolled sheet, coils, plates, bars, and fabricated parts. The group serves various industries such as industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers, automobile manufacturers and suppliers, and transportation equipment manufacturers. The company generates majority of the revenue from carbon flat products.

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