Friedman IndustriesFRD +2.01%71 OCF Yield % is 3.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 9.60. GuruFocus rates FRD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Steel companies, Friedman Industries ranks worse than 58.81% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Friedman Industries OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friedman Industries's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 3.52 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 9.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #374 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Friedman Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
Friedman Industries' current OCF Yield % of 3.52 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 9.60. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.14. Friedman Industries' value of 3.52 is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #374 out of 636 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' OCF Yield % compare to LUD and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #374 out of 636 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Friedman Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.14. Friedman Industries' value of 3.52 is 42.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.60 vs. the industry median of 6.14, Friedman Industries has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.14, based on 636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Friedman Industries's current OCF Yield % of 3.52 is 42.7% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Friedman Industries's current OCF Yield % is 3.52, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 9.60. 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 $34.12 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 3.52, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 9.60 and 42.7% below the Steel industry median of 6.14. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Friedman Industries (FRD), the current OCF Yield % is 3.52 as of Jun. 27, 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 $34.12 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.21.
GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRD:
OCF Yield %: 3.52 (63% below median its 10-year median of 9.60)
GF Value™: $22.21 vs. price of $34.12 (53.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.7% below the Steel median (#374 of 636)
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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