Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.83%57 Median PS Value is $5.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 472% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks worse than 86.81% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Daido Steel Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $18.756. Daido Steel Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.2746. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $5.15.
As of today (2026-06-26), Daido Steel Co's share price is $11.70. Daido Steel Co's Median PS Value is $5.15. Therefore, Daido Steel Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 2.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.27
Current: 2.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Daido Steel Co was 2.27. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.90.
DAIDF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 86.81% of 417
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs DAIDF: 2.27
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Daido Steel Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
11.70
/
5.15
=
2.27
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co's Median PS Value 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.
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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-Median-PS-Value vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.2746.
Daido Steel Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $18.756.
* 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 (DAIDF) has a Median PS Value of $5.15 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 472% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.68 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #362 out of 417 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Median PS Value too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Median PS Value of $5.15 is 472% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.27. The Steel industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Daido Steel Co's value of $5.15 is 385.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #362 out of 417 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Median PS Value compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #362 out of 417 companies for Median PS Value. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Daido Steel Co's value of $5.15 is 385.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.68 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Daido Steel Co has consistently been above 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 Median PS Value for a Steel company?
The median Median PS Value among Steel companies is 1.06, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daido Steel Co's current Median PS Value of $5.15 is 385.8% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Median PS Value is $5.15, which is 472% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 $7.17, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $5.15, which is 472% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 385.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.06. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Median PS Value is $5.15 as of Jun. 26, 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 $11.70 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.17.
GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Median PS Value: $5.15 (472% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $7.17 vs. price of $11.70 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 385.8% above the Steel median (#362 of 417)
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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