NISTF (Nippon Steel) Growth Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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NISTF Nippon Steel Corp NISTF
66 GF Score
Price $4.36
GF Value $4.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nippon Steel Growth Rank?

Nippon Steel NISTF +0.23% 66 Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates NISTF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Nippon Steel has the Growth Rank of 6.

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.

NISTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Steel'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.

Nippon Steel Growth Rank vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Steel's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 6 mean?
Nippon Steel (NISTF) has a Growth Rank of 6 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Nippon Steel and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Steel's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Nippon Steel's Growth Rank too high?
Nippon Steel's current Growth Rank of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Nippon Steel has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Steel's Growth Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Steel's Growth Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Nippon Steel's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 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 Nippon Steel and its competitors. Nippon Steel's current Growth Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel (NISTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.69, compared to a current price of $4.36 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Nippon Steel's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF), the current Growth Rank is 6 as of Aug. 21, 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.36 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.69. GuruFocus considers Nippon Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NISTF:

  • Growth Rank: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.69 vs. price of $4.36 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Nippon Steel Business Description

Address 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8071
Nippon Steel Corp is mainly engaged in the steel manufacturing business, engineering business, chemical & material business, and system solution business. The company operates through four business segments. The Chemicals & Materials segment manufactures and sells coal chemicals, petrochemicals, electronic materials, semiconductors, carbon fibers, composites, and processed metal products. The Engineering segment handles industrial machinery, steel structures, construction contracting, waste disposal, recycling, and energy supply. The Steel segment focuses on the production and sale of steel products. The System Solutions segment provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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