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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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
6660.00
/
8,143.65
=
0.82
* 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Median PS Value Related Terms
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
XKRX:000970 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Korea Cast Iron Pipe 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.428.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩19027.212.
* 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.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) has a Median PS Value of ₩8,143.65 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #106 out of 417 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Median PS Value too high?
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current Median PS Value is ₩8,143.65. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #106 out of 417 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Median PS Value compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #106 out of 417 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.12. 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 1.12, 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. 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current Median PS Value is ₩8,143.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,102.89, compared to a current price of ₩6,660.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is ₩8,143.65. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970), the current Median PS Value is ₩8,143.65 as of Sep. 08, 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩6,660.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,102.89.
GuruFocus considers Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:000970:
Median PS Value: ₩8,143.65
GF Value™: ₩6,102.89 vs. price of ₩6,660.00 (9.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:000970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of cast iron pipes, mild steel pipes, straight and special-shaped pipes, other bolts and nuts, and other machine castings at its Busan Shinpyeong Plant, and produces pile steel pipes and water supply-coated steel pipes at its Pohang Plant.
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