* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Friedman Industries's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRD'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 2.3
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, Friedman Industries's highest PEG Ratio was 2.30. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
FRD's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 64.68% of 201
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs FRD: 2.30
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Friedman Industries (NAS:FRD) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Friedman Industries PEG Ratio Related Terms
Friedman Industries PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friedman Industries's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a PEG Ratio of 2.30 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #130 out of 201 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Friedman Industries' PEG Ratio too high?
Friedman Industries' current PEG Ratio is 2.30. The Steel industry median PEG Ratio is 1.43. Friedman Industries' value of 2.30 is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #130 out of 201 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' PEG Ratio compare to INHD and MSB?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #130 out of 201 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Friedman Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.43. Friedman Industries' value of 2.30 is 60.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PEG Ratio among Steel companies is 1.43, based on 201 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Friedman Industries's current PEG Ratio of 2.30 is 60.8% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Friedman Industries's current PEG Ratio is 2.30. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.30 and 60.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.43. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Friedman Industries (FRD), the current PEG Ratio is 2.30 as of Jun. 29, 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.30
GF Value™: $22.21 vs. price of $34.12 (53.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% above the Steel median (#130 of 201)
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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