ZEUS (Olympic Steel) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc ZEUS
58 GF Score
Price $47.86
GF Value $36.41
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What is Olympic Steel Moat Score?

Olympic Steel ZEUS +0.06% 58 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZEUS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.41. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Olympic Steel has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Olympic Steel has No Moat: Olympic Steel Inc operates in a highly competitive industry with low switching costs and minimal intellectual property. The company lacks significant regulatory barriers or cost advantages to protect its market position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Olympic Steel might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Olympic Steel  (NAS:ZEUS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Olympic Steel Moat Score Related Terms

ZEUS vs MSB, NWPX, MTUS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Olympic Steel's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Olympic Steel Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Olympic Steel's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Olympic Steel's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.
Is Olympic Steel's Moat Score too high?
Olympic Steel's current Moat Score is 3. Overall, Olympic Steel has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olympic Steel's Moat Score compare to MSB and NWPX?
Olympic Steel's Moat Score of 3 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Olympic Steel's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olympic Steel stock overvalued right now?
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) has a current Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.41, compared to a current price of $47.86 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Olympic Steel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Olympic Steel (ZEUS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 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 Olympic Steel (ZEUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olympic Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.86 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.41.

Key valuation signals for ZEUS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $36.41 vs. price of $47.86 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ZEUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Olympic Steel Business Description

Address 22901 Millcreek Boulevard, Suite 650, Highland Hills, OH, USA, 44122
Olympic Steel Inc provides metals processing and distribution services in the United States. The company operates in three reportable segments; specialty metals flat products, carbon flat products, and tubular and pipe products. It specializes in the processing and distribution of large volumes of carbon, aluminum, and stainless steel flat-rolled sheet, coils, plates, bars, and fabricated parts. The group serves various industries such as industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers, automobile manufacturers and suppliers, and transportation equipment manufacturers. The company generates majority of the revenue from carbon flat products.
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