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Crescent Steel & Allied ProductsKAR:CSAP -0.63%60 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 25.73 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 6.77. GuruFocus rates KAR:CSAP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 460 Steel companies, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks worse than 80.65% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-10), Crescent Steel & Allied Products's share price is ₨106.00.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨4.12. Hence, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 25.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CSAP'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 6.77 Max: 251.84
Current: 25.73
During the past 13 years, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 251.84. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 6.77.
KAR:CSAP's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than 80.65% of 460
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 8.58
vs KAR:CSAP: 25.73
Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-4.22.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨4.12.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Crescent Steel & Allied Products was -82.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 143.20% per year. The lowest was -206.00% per year. And the median was -11.70% per year.
* 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.
KAR:CSAP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Share Price of today is ₨106.00. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's Cash Flow from Operations 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 ₨4.12.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 25.73 mean?
Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 25.73 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Crescent Steel & Allied Products and its competitors. This is 280% above median its historical median of 6.77. Over the past decade, Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 1.30 to 251.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #371 out of 460 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Crescent Steel & Allied Products' current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 25.73 is 280% above median its 10-year median of 6.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 251.84. The Steel industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.58. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' value of 25.73 is 199.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #371 out of 460 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crescent Steel & Allied Products has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crescent Steel & Allied Products' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Crescent Steel & Allied Products ranks #371 out of 460 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Crescent Steel & Allied Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.58. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' value of 25.73 is 199.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Crescent Steel & Allied Products' own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 1.30 to 251.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.77 vs. the industry median of 8.58, Crescent Steel & Allied Products 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Steel company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Steel companies is 8.58, based on 460 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 25.73 is 199.9% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Crescent Steel & Allied Products and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crescent Steel & Allied Products's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 25.73, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 6.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crescent Steel & Allied Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.60, compared to a current price of ₨106.00 — trading 50.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 25.73, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 6.77 and 199.9% above the Steel industry median of 8.58. Crescent Steel & Allied Products' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 25.73 as of Aug. 10, 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 Crescent Steel & Allied Products (KAR:CSAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescent Steel & Allied Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨106.00 is trading 50.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.60.
GuruFocus considers Crescent Steel & Allied Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CSAP:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 25.73 (280% above median its 10-year median of 6.77)
GF Value™: ₨70.60 vs. price of ₨106.00 (50.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 199.9% above the Steel median (#371 of 460)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CSAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Ltd has diversified businesses. The company's operating segment includes Steel; Cotton; and CS Energy Segment. The steel segment comprises of manufacturing and coating of steel pipes which generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Pakistan.
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