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Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock (FRD)

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$16.56
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Profit since last BUY-6.24%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: FRD (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Profits (-6.24%). Updated daily EoD!

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.19%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 113.52M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.48
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Price to earnings Ratio 18.48
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.51
52 Weeks Range 12.21 - 18.92
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.21 - 18.92
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.00%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.87

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Profitability

Profit Margin 1.37%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.65%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.76%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.68%

Valuation

Trailing PE 18.48
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 160309795
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26
Enterprise Value 160309795
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.36
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.5
Shares Outstanding 7059440
Shares Floating 6222826
Shares Outstanding 7059440
Shares Floating 6222826
Percent Insiders 5.67
Percent Institutions 53.24

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Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock

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Company Overview

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Friedman Industries, founded in 1965, is a steel processor and distributor with a focus on flat-rolled steel products, pipe, and related services. Over the years, it has expanded its operations through acquisitions and organic growth, adapting to changes in the steel industry and economic conditions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Flat-Rolled Steel: Processing and distribution of hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated steel products for various industries.
  • Pipe: Manufacturing and distribution of pipe products, including standard pipe, oil country tubular goods (OCTG), and other specialty pipe.
  • Processing Services: Provides services such as slitting, leveling, cut-to-length, and other processing services to tailor steel products to customer specifications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company has an executive leadership team that oversees operations, sales, and finance. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional and functional departments reporting to the corporate headquarters.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Hot-Rolled Steel: Hot-rolled steel accounts for a significant portion of revenue. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include Nucor, Steel Dynamics, and U.S. Steel.
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  • Pipe Products: Manufactures and distributes standard pipe and OCTG products. Competitors include Tenaris, U.S. Steel, and Vallourec.
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  • Processing Services: Provides steel processing services. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors include regional steel service centers.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The steel industry is cyclical and influenced by economic growth, infrastructure spending, automotive production, and energy sector activity. The industry is competitive with both domestic and international players.

Positioning

Friedman Industries is a regional player focused on processing and distributing steel products. Its competitive advantages include its processing capabilities, geographic locations, and customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Friedman Industries, with its specialization in processing and distribution, is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through strategic partnerships and targeted market penetration.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established customer relationships
  • Processing capabilities
  • Strategic locations
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Smaller scale compared to major steel producers
  • Dependence on cyclical industries
  • Limited geographic diversification
  • Higher vulnerability to market fluctuation

Opportunities

  • Increased infrastructure spending
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of value-added services
  • Acquisitions of smaller competitors

Threats

  • Fluctuations in steel prices
  • Increased competition from domestic and international producers
  • Economic downturns
  • Government regulations and trade policies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NUE (Nucor)
  • STLD (Steel Dynamics)
  • X (U.S. Steel)

Competitive Landscape

Friedman competes with larger steel producers and service centers. Its advantages are its regional focus and processing capabilities. Disadvantages include smaller scale and limited resources.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been tied to economic cycles and steel market conditions.

Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates, which are not available.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives involve optimizing existing operations and improving efficiency.

Summary

Friedman Industries operates in the cyclical steel industry. Strengths include established relationships and processing capabilities; weaknesses include smaller scale and cyclical dependence. Opportunities exist through infrastructure spending, while threats come from competition and economic downturns. Their long-term viability hinges on adapting to industry changes.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Reports
  • Financial News Sources

Disclaimers:

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About Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Longview, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. Michael J. Taylor
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Steel
Full time employees 271
Full time employees 271

Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture and processing of steel products in the United States. It operates in two segments, Flat-Roll Products and Tubular Products. The Flat-Roll Product segment is involved in the operation of hot-rolled coil processing facilities to cut the coils into sheets and plates, as well as the provision of process and storage services for customer-owned coils on a fee basis. The Tubular Product segment manufactures line and oil country pipes, as well as pipes for structural applications. It serves customers manufacturing steel products, and steel and pipe distributors. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Longview, Texas.