Friedman IndustriesFRD -0.71%71 Median PS Value is $24.72 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 3382% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates FRD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Steel companies, Friedman Industries ranks worse than 64.11% 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.
The historical rank and industry rank for Friedman Industries's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRD'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.38
Current: 1.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Friedman Industries was 1.38. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.71.
FRD's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 64.11% of 418
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs FRD: 1.36
Friedman Industries (NAS:FRD) 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.
Friedman Industries's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
33.50
/
24.72
=
1.36
* 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.
Friedman Industries Median PS Value Related Terms
Friedman Industries Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friedman Industries'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Friedman Industries'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.
Friedman Industries Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.2662.
Friedman Industries's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $92.851.
* 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.
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a Median PS Value of $24.72 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. This is 3382% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Friedman Industries' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.35 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #268 out of 418 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Friedman Industries' Median PS Value too high?
Friedman Industries' current Median PS Value of $24.72 is 3382% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.38. The Steel industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Friedman Industries' value of $24.72 is 2232.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #268 out of 418 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Friedman Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friedman Industries' Median PS Value compare to LUD and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #268 out of 418 companies for Median PS Value. This places Friedman Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Friedman Industries' value of $24.72 is 2232.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Friedman Industries' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.35 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Friedman Industries 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 418 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. Friedman Industries's current Median PS Value of $24.72 is 2232.1% 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 Friedman Industries 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. Friedman Industries's current Median PS Value is $24.72, which is 3382% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friedman Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries (FRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.21, compared to a current price of $33.50 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $24.72, which is 3382% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 2232.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.06. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Friedman Industries (FRD), the current Median PS Value is $24.72 as of Jun. 25, 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 Friedman Industries (FRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.50 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.21.
GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRD:
Median PS Value: $24.72 (3382% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $22.21 vs. price of $33.50 (50.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2232.1% above the Steel median (#268 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friedman Industries Inc is a manufacturer and processor of metals and operates in two reportable segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. The flat-roll product segment consists of flat-roll processing facilities located in Hickman, Arkansas; Decatur, Alabama; Miami, Florida; East Chicago, Indiana; Granite City, Illinois and Sinton, Texas and a flat-roll distribution facility located in Orlando, Florida. The tubular product segment consists of the Company's Texas Tubular Products division (TTP) located in Lone Star, Texas. TTP operates two electric resistance welded pipe mills with a combined outside diameter (OD). Its products are flat-roll products and tubular products.
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