OUTFF (Outokumpu Oyj) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OUTFF Outokumpu Oyj OUTFF
65 GF Score
Price $5.74
GF Value $3.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Outokumpu Oyj Financial Strength?

Outokumpu Oyj OUTFF 65 Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates OUTFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Outokumpu Oyj has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Outokumpu Oyj's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15. Outokumpu Oyj's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11. As of today, Outokumpu Oyj's Altman Z-Score is 1.70.


Outokumpu Oyj  (OTCPK:OUTFF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Outokumpu Oyj has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Outokumpu Oyj Financial Strength Related Terms


OUTFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Outokumpu Oyj Financial Strength vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength falls into.


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Outokumpu Oyj Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Outokumpu Oyj's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-15 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $593 Mil.

Outokumpu Oyj's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2.312/-15.029
=0.15

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Outokumpu Oyj's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(122.543 + 593.064) / 6709.828
=0.11

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Outokumpu Oyj has a Z-score of 1.70, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.7 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Outokumpu Oyj and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength too high?
Outokumpu Oyj's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Outokumpu Oyj has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength compare to NUE and STLD?
Outokumpu Oyj's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Outokumpu Oyj's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Steel company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Steel industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Outokumpu Oyj and its competitors. Outokumpu Oyj's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outokumpu Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.59, compared to a current price of $5.74 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Outokumpu Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 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 Outokumpu Oyj (OUTFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outokumpu Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.74 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.59. GuruFocus considers Outokumpu Oyj to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OUTFF:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.59 vs. price of $5.74 (59.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Outokumpu Oyj Business Description

Address Salmisaarenranta 11, Helsinki, FIN, FI-00180
Outokumpu Oyj is a steel and alloys maker. Its business is divided into three business areas, which are Europe, the Americas, and Ferrochrome. Europe derives the key revenue, which consists of both coil and plate operations. The high-volume and tailored standard stainless-steel grades are used, for example, in architecture, building and construction, transportation, catering and appliances, chemical, petrochemical and energy sectors, as well as other process industries. The Americas produces standard austenitic and ferritic grades as well as tailored products. Ferrochrome produces charge grade of ferrochrome and runs the chrome mine in Kemi and the ferrochrome smelter in Tornio, Finland. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Europe.
65GF Score

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