Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Olympic Steel Inc stock (ZEUS) is currently trading at $47.86. Olympic Steel Inc PE ratio is 40.91. Olympic Steel Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.28. Analyst consensus price target for ZEUS is $38.00. WallStSmart rates ZEUS as Underperform.
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- ZEUS fair value vs current price
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- Is ZEUS undervalued or overvalued?
- Olympic Steel Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ZEUS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ZEUS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ZEUS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)
ZEUS trades 539% above its Graham fair value of $7.96, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
81.28% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -21.70%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Revenue growing slowly at 4.40% annually
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.46), Price/Sales (0.28), Price/Book (0.93) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.40%, EPS Growth at -21.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.40%, Operating Margin at 1.48%, Profit Margin at 0.73%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.40% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.40% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ZEUS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ZEUS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.28x sits near its historical average of 0.27x (63th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 65% below its historical high of 0.82x set in Jun 2008, and 306% above its historical low of 0.07x in Oct 2015.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) · BASIC MATERIALS › STEEL
The Big Picture
Olympic Steel Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.9B with 440% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 73.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 440% YoY, reaching 1.9B. This pace significantly outperforms most STEEL peers.
ROE of 240.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -13M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Olympic Steel Inc maintain 440%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.72, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Olympic Steel Inc.
Bottom Line
Olympic Steel Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (440% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Olympic Steel Inc(ZEUS)
NASDAQ
BASIC MATERIALS
STEEL
USA
Olympic Steel, Inc. processes and distributes metal products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bedford Heights, Ohio.