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Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)
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03/27/2025: ZEUS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.02% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 452.54M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.84 | 1Y Target Price 50.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.84 | 1Y Target Price 50.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 115783 | Beta 1.47 | 52 Weeks Range 30.14 - 72.18 | Updated Date 03/23/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 30.14 - 72.18 | Updated Date 03/23/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.48% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.23 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.32% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.66% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.73% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.84 | Forward PE 14.43 | Enterprise Value 658488682 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value 658488682 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.34 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.37 | Shares Outstanding 11132500 | Shares Floating 9783835 |
Shares Outstanding 11132500 | Shares Floating 9783835 | ||
Percent Insiders 12.03 | Percent Institutions 80.05 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 50.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Olympic Steel Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Olympic Steel Inc. was founded in 1954. It started as a small steel distributor and has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading metals service center. Over the years, the company expanded its product offerings and geographic footprint.
Core Business Areas
- Flat-Rolled Steel: Processes and distributes flat-rolled carbon, stainless, and alloy steel products. This segment serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, appliance, and construction.
- Pipe and Tube: Distributes and processes pipe and tube products. It services various markets like energy, infrastructure, and construction.
- Specialty Metals Flat Products: A leading distributor and processor of specialty metals flat products. It primarily services the aerospace, defense, power generation, and oil & gas markets.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure is typical of a publicly traded company, with a board of directors overseeing management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Flat-Rolled Steel Products: Includes hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, and painted steel. Revenue generated from this segment accounts for a significant portion of Olympic Steel's total revenue. Competitors include Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Ryerson, and Nucor.
- Pipe and Tube Products: Includes standard pipe, structural tubing, and oil country tubular goods (OCTG). The segment contributes considerably to the company's overall revenue. Competitors include U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Tenaris, and Vallourec.
- Specialty Metals Flat Products: Offers stainless steel, aluminum, and other specialty alloys. This segment services high-value industries. Competitors include Alcoa, Arconic, and Carpenter Technology.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The metals service center industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by economic conditions, raw material prices, and customer demand.
Positioning
Olympic Steel Inc. is a leading metals service center in North America, known for its broad product range, processing capabilities, and customer service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global steel market size is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Olympic Steel Inc. captures a fraction of the global TAM focusing on service centers.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Extensive processing capabilities
- Strong customer relationships
- Strategic acquisitions
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- High capital intensity
- Debt levels
- Variable profitability
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Increasing value-added services
- Capitalizing on infrastructure spending
- Leveraging e-commerce platforms
- Acquiring complementary businesses
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Trade restrictions and tariffs
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RS
- RYI
- NUE
Competitive Landscape
Olympic Steel Inc. competes on product range, processing capabilities, and customer service. It faces challenges from larger players with greater scale and financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
Action Stainless & Alloys Inc.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Olympic Steel's specialty metals business and strengthens its presence in key markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Olympic Steel Inc.'s growth has been driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. However, growth is influenced by cyclical industry trends.
Future Projections: Future growth projections vary depending on analyst estimates, which are subject to change. Demand for steel and related products will play a key role.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives involve optimizing operations, expanding product offerings, and investing in technology to enhance efficiency and customer service.
Summary
Olympic Steel is a prominent metal service center facing a cyclical industry. Its strengths lie in its broad product portfolio and customer relationships. However, its performance is susceptible to fluctuations in raw material prices. Strategic initiatives and economic upturns could enhance its growth trajectory, while economic downturns pose a threat.
Similar Companies
- RS
- RYI
- CMC
- NUE
- STLD
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Articles
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial professional. Data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Olympic Steel Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Highland Hills, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-03-10 | CEO & Director Mr. Richard T. Marabito | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 2163 | Website https://www.olysteel.com |
Full time employees 2163 | Website https://www.olysteel.com | ||
Olympic Steel, Inc. processes, distributes, and stores metal products primarily in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It operates in three segments: Carbon Flat Products; Specialty Metals Flat Products; and Tubular and Pipe Products. The company offers stainless steel and aluminum coil and sheet products, angles, rounds, and flat bars; alloy, heat treated, and abrasion resistant coils, sheets and plates; coated metals, including galvanized, galvannealed, electro galvanized, advanced high strength steels, aluminized, and automotive grades of steel; commercial quality, advanced high strength steel, drawing steel, and automotive grades cold rolled steel coil and sheet products; hot rolled carbon comprising hot rolled coil, pickled and oiled sheet and plate steel products, automotive grades, advanced high strength steels, and high strength low alloys; tube, pipe, and bar products, including round, square, and rectangular mechanical and structural tubing; hydraulic and stainless tubing; boiler tubing; carbon, stainless, and aluminum pipes; valves and fittings; and tin mill products, such as electrolytic tinplate, electrolytic chromium coated steel, and black plates. The company provides cutting-to-length, slitting, shearing, blanking, tempering, stretcher-leveling, plate and laser processing, forming and machining, tube processing, finishing, and fabrication services, as well as value-added services, such as saw cutting, laser cutting, beveling, threading, and grooving services. It serves metal consuming industries, such as manufacturers and fabricators of transportation and material handling lift equipment, construction, mining and farm equipment, agriculture equipment, storage tanks, environmental and energy generation equipment, automobiles, food service, and electrical equipment, as well as general and plate fabricators, and metals service centers through direct sales force. Olympic Steel, Inc. was founded in 1954 and is based in Highland Hills, Ohio.
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