KLCCY (Kloeckner SE) GF Value Rank: 1 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is Kloeckner SE GF Value Rank?

Kloeckner SE KLCCY 61 GF Value Rank is 1 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLCCY with a GF Score™ of 61/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Kloeckner SE has the GF Value Rank of 1.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Kloeckner SE GF Value Rank Related Terms

KLCCY vs NUE, STLD, RS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kloeckner SE's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.

Kloeckner SE GF Value Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kloeckner SE's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kloeckner SE's GF Value Rank falls into.


Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 1 mean?
Kloeckner SE (KLCCY) has a GF Value Rank of 1 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kloeckner SE and its competitors.
Is Kloeckner SE's GF Value Rank too high?
Kloeckner SE's current GF Value Rank is 1. Overall, Kloeckner SE has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kloeckner SE's GF Value Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Kloeckner SE's GF Value Rank of 1 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 GF Value Rank for a Steel company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kloeckner SE and its competitors. Kloeckner SE's current GF Value Rank is 1. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kloeckner SE stock overvalued right now?
Kloeckner SE (KLCCY) has a current GF Value Rank of 1. The current GF Value Rank is 1. Kloeckner SE's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kloeckner SE (KLCCY), the current GF Value Rank is 1 as of Aug. 06, 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.

Kloeckner SE Business Description

Address Peter-Muller-Street 24, Dusseldorf, DEU, D-40468
Kloeckner & Co SE is a German-based steel and metal distributor, as well as an operator of steel service centers. It acts as a connecting link between steel producers and consumers. It provides customers with an optimized, end-to-end solution from procurement through logistics to prefabrication, including individual delivery and 24-hour service. It caters to industries like construction, consumer goods, metal transforming, transportation, machinery manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and others. The company has three operating segments: Kloeckner Metals Americas, and Kloeckner Metals Europe.