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Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.24%47 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.20 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks worse than 70.4% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-09), Daido Steel Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.20. The stock price of Daido Steel Co is $14.77. Therefore, Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.2.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.27
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Daido Steel Co was 1.27. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.79.
DAIDF's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 70.4% of 446
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.74
vs DAIDF: 1.21
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
14.77
/
11.344676053178
=
1.30
* 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.
Daido Steel Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
Daido Steel Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Daido Steel Co Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Daido Steel Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $12.20 mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $12.20 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #314 out of 446 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.20. The Steel industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74. Daido Steel Co's value of $12.20 is 1548.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #314 out of 446 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #314 out of 446 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74. Daido Steel Co's value of $12.20 is 1548.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Steel company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Steel companies is 0.74, based on 446 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daido Steel Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $12.20 is 1548.6% above 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.05, compared to a current price of $14.77 — trading 109.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.20 and 1548.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.74. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.20 as of Sep. 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.77 is trading 109.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.05.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $12.20
GF Value™: $7.05 vs. price of $14.77 (109.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1548.6% above the Steel median (#314 of 446)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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