Kobe SteelKBSTF -7.05%74 Median PS Value is $7.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 761% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks worse than 73.08% 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. Kobe Steel's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.752. Kobe Steel's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.1774. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $7.23.
As of today (2026-06-24), Kobe Steel's share price is $12.316. Kobe Steel's Median PS Value is $7.23. Therefore, Kobe Steel's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Steel's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
KBSTF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.73
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Kobe Steel was 1.73. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.84.
KBSTF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 73.08% of 416
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs KBSTF: 1.70
Kobe Steel (OTCPK:KBSTF) 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.
Kobe Steel's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
12.316
/
7.23
=
1.70
* 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.
Kobe Steel Median PS Value Related Terms
Kobe Steel Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel'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.
KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.1774.
Kobe Steel'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 $40.752.
* 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.
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Median PS Value of $7.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is 761% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Kobe Steel's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.29 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #304 out of 416 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Kobe Steel's Median PS Value too high?
Kobe Steel's current Median PS Value of $7.23 is 761% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.73. The Steel industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Kobe Steel's value of $7.23 is 582.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #304 out of 416 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Median PS Value compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #304 out of 416 companies for Median PS Value. This places Kobe Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Kobe Steel's value of $7.23 is 582.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Steel's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.29 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Kobe Steel 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 416 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. Kobe Steel's current Median PS Value of $7.23 is 582.1% 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 Kobe Steel 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. Kobe Steel's current Median PS Value is $7.23, which is 761% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.59, compared to a current price of $12.32 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $7.23, which is 761% above median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 582.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.06. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Median PS Value is $7.23 as of Jun. 24, 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.32 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.59.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
Median PS Value: $7.23 (761% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: $10.59 vs. price of $12.32 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 582.1% above the Steel median (#304 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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