Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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NSE:SAIL Steel Authority Of India Ltd NSE:SAIL
76 GF Score
Price ₹161.98
GF Value ₹142.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Steel Authority Of India GF Value Rank?

Steel Authority Of India NSE:SAIL -1.27% 76 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAIL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹142.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Steel Authority Of India has the GF Value Rank of 5.

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.

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Steel Authority Of India GF Value Rank Related Terms


NSE:SAIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Authority Of India'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.


Steel Authority Of India GF Value Rank vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Steel Authority Of India's GF Value Rank falls into.


NSE:SAIL
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Steel Authority Of India Ltd NSE:SAIL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Jul. 23, 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Steel Authority Of India's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Steel Authority Of India's GF Value Rank too high?
Steel Authority Of India's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Steel Authority Of India has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Authority Of India's GF Value Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Steel Authority Of India's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Steel Authority Of India's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 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 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. Steel Authority Of India's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 17% below 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 Steel Authority Of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹142.37, compared to a current price of ₹161.98 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Steel Authority Of India's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 23, 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹161.98 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹142.37. GuruFocus considers Steel Authority Of India to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAIL:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹142.37 vs. price of ₹161.98 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Steel Authority Of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 500113:India
Address Lodi Road, Ispat Bhawan, New Delhi, IND, 110003
Steel Authority Of India Ltd is a steelmaker. The company produces flat steel products (including plates, sheets, coils, and galvanized plain), long steel products (rails, structural, wire rods, and merchant products), electric-resistance-welded pipes, and silicon steel sheets. Flat and long products account for the majority of the company's sales. The company runs five integrated steel plants and three alloy steel plants. The segments of the company include BSP, DSP, RSP, BSL, ISP, ASP, SSP, VISL and Others. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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