Nippon Steel has the GF Score of 64, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Nippon Steel
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Nippon Steel GF Score Related Terms
STU:NPS vs NUE, STLD, RS: GF Score Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Steel's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Nippon Steel GF Score vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Steel's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Steel's GF Score falls into.
Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) has a GF Score of 64 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Steel's GF Score has ranged from 26.00 to 85.00.
Is Nippon Steel's GF Score too high?
Nippon Steel's current GF Score of 64 is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.00 to a high of 85.00. Overall, Nippon Steel has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Steel's GF Score compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Steel's GF Score of 64 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Nippon Steel's own GF Score has ranged from 26.00 to 85.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Steel company?
A good GF Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Nippon Steel and its competitors. Nippon Steel's current GF Score is 64, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.56, compared to a current price of €2.97 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 64, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Nippon Steel's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Steel (STU:NPS), the current GF Score is 64 as of Jul. 09, 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 Nippon Steel (STU:NPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.97 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.56.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Steel to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:NPS:
GF Score: 64 (near median its 10-year median of 70.00)
GF Value™: €4.56 vs. price of €2.97 (34.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Steel Corp is mainly engaged in the steel manufacturing business, engineering business, chemical & material business, and system solution business. The company operates through four business segments. The Chemicals & Materials segment manufactures and sells coal chemicals, petrochemicals, electronic materials, semiconductors, carbon fibers, composites, and processed metal products. The Engineering segment handles industrial machinery, steel structures, construction contracting, waste disposal, recycling, and energy supply. The Steel segment focuses on the production and sale of steel products. The System Solutions segment provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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