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Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: ZEUS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $38
1 Year Target Price $38
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -46.62% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 359.22M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.08 | 1Y Target Price 38 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.08 | 1Y Target Price 38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.72 | 52 Weeks Range 26.18 - 43.00 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.18 - 43.00 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.91% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.23 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.4333 | Actual 0.5 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.5% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.08 | Forward PE 28.82 | Enterprise Value 624679587 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value 624679587 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.09 | Shares Outstanding 11197600 | Shares Floating 9818074 |
Shares Outstanding 11197600 | Shares Floating 9818074 | ||
Percent Insiders 12.32 | Percent Institutions 86.45 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Olympic Steel Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Olympic Steel Inc. was founded in 1954. Initially a small, regional steel service center, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions to become a leading national steel distributor.
Core Business Areas
- Flat-Rolled Steel Products: Processes and distributes flat-rolled carbon, stainless, and alloy steel products. This segment serves diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing.
- Pipe and Tube Products: Distributes carbon and stainless steel pipe and tube products used in a variety of applications, including energy, infrastructure, and construction.
- Specialty Metals Flat Rolled: Processes and distributes aluminum products, used in various applications within several industries.
Leadership and Structure
Andrew B. Greiff is the current Chairman, President, and CEO. The company operates with a decentralized structure, with regional service centers and a corporate headquarters overseeing strategic direction and financial performance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Flat-Rolled Carbon Steel: Flat-rolled carbon steel is a core product, used in many industrial applications. Market share data is proprietary, but competitors include Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
- Stainless Steel: Stainless steel sales are a significant portion of revenue, serving industries requiring corrosion resistance. Competitors include Reliance Steel & Aluminum and Ryerson Holding.
- Aluminum Products: Aluminum sales include various applications, serving industries requiring lighter weight and corrosion resistance. Competitors include Ryerson Holding, and Kaiser Aluminum.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel distribution industry is cyclical and sensitive to economic conditions. Factors like infrastructure spending, automotive production, and nonresidential construction drive demand. Consolidation is ongoing in the sector.
Positioning
Olympic Steel is a major player in the North American steel distribution market, known for its broad product range and value-added processing capabilities. Its strength lies in its diverse customer base and wide geographic footprint.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated at billions of dollars, considering all steel and metal products and services. Olympic Steel's TAM is reduced to its direct competitors and the regions that the company serves. Olympic Steel serves only a fraction of this TAM, leaving room for significant growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Value-added processing capabilities
- Diversified customer base
- Extensive geographic footprint
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Higher operating costs due to value-added services
- Inventory management challenges
Opportunities
- Strategic acquisitions to expand market share
- Increased demand from infrastructure projects
- Growth in nonresidential construction
- Expansion of value-added service offerings
- Leveraging digital technologies
Threats
- Increased competition from domestic and foreign suppliers
- Fluctuations in steel prices
- Economic downturns impacting demand
- Tariffs and trade restrictions
- Raw material shortages
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RS
- RYI
- NUE
- STLD
Competitive Landscape
Olympic Steel faces competition from both large national distributors and smaller regional players. Their competitive advantage lies in their broad product range, value-added processing capabilities, and strong customer relationships.
Major Acquisitions
Action Stainless & Alloys, Inc.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 32.4
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded geographic reach, strengthened stainless steel product offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Olympic Steel's growth has been a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth, driven by infrastructure spending and construction activity. Refer to analysts reports for details.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in processing equipment, expansion into new geographic markets, and focusing on high-value products.
Summary
Olympic Steel shows good signs of a company that is growing and expanding it reach, and has a diversified customer base which strengthens their position in the market. Their value added processing capabilities make them stand out from the competition. The company faces typical metal industry challenges which requires them to have a strong inventory and to maintain good relationships with customers. The cyclicality of the industry and threat of raw material shortages also play an important part to the success of the company.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Olympic Steel Inc. Investor Relations, SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Analyst Reports (FactSet, Bloomberg).
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is estimated.
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 2228 | Website https://www.olysteel.com |
Full time employees 2228 | 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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