FRD (Friedman Industries) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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FRD Friedman Industries Inc FRD
70 GF Score
Price $45.04
GF Value $26.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Friedman Industries Growth Rank?

Friedman Industries FRD +0.88% 70 Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Friedman Industries has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Friedman Industries Growth Rank Related Terms

FRD vs MSB, INHD, LUD: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Friedman Industries's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth 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.

Friedman Industries Growth Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Friedman Industries' Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Friedman Industries' Growth Rank too high?
Friedman Industries' current Growth Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Friedman Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friedman Industries' Growth Rank compare to MSB and INHD?
Friedman Industries' Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Friedman Industries' own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 Growth Rank for a Steel company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. Friedman Industries's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 $26.67, compared to a current price of $45.04 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Friedman Industries (FRD), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 13, 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 $45.04 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.67. GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRD:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $26.67 vs. price of $45.04 (68.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges X36:Germany
Address 1121 Judson Road, Suite 124, Longview, TX, USA, 75601
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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