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OLYMPIC STEEL INC (ZEUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ZEUS - US68162K1060 - Common Stock

42.71 USD
+0.07 (+0.16%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:08:40 PM
42.71 USD
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:08:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall ZEUS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ZEUS against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. ZEUS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ZEUS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ZEUS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ZEUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
ZEUS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ZEUS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ZEUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZEUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

ZEUS's Return On Assets of 1.26% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZEUS outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.38%, ZEUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.65% of the companies in the same industry.
ZEUS has a Return On Invested Capital (4.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ZEUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.59%. This is below the industry average of 13.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.59%) for ZEUS is well above the current ROIC(4.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 2.38%
ROIC 4.24%
ROA(3y)5.64%
ROA(5y)5.57%
ROE(3y)9.88%
ROE(5y)11.26%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)8.78%
ZEUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZEUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.73%, ZEUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
ZEUS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.74%, ZEUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.90% of the companies in the same industry.
ZEUS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ZEUS has a Gross Margin of 17.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ZEUS outperforms 53.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZEUS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.74%
PM (TTM) 0.73%
GM 17.98%
OM growth 3Y-31.35%
OM growth 5Y21.37%
PM growth 3Y-39.09%
PM growth 5Y36.8%
GM growth 3Y-3.07%
GM growth 5Y5.99%
ZEUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZEUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ZEUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ZEUS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ZEUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZEUS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ZEUS Yearly Shares OutstandingZEUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
ZEUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZEUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

ZEUS has an Altman-Z score of 3.49. This indicates that ZEUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ZEUS has a Altman-Z score (3.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ZEUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.80. This is a neutral value as ZEUS would need 5.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ZEUS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.80) than 65.16% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that ZEUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
ZEUS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 5.8
Altman-Z 3.49
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC10.01%
ZEUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZEUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.12 indicates that ZEUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ZEUS's Current ratio of 3.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZEUS outperforms 65.81% of its industry peers.
ZEUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that ZEUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ZEUS has a worse Quick ratio (1.17) than 63.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 1.17
ZEUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZEUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ZEUS have decreased strongly by -48.68% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ZEUS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 42.95% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.64% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ZEUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.68%
EPS 3Y-42.37%
EPS 5Y42.95%
EPS Q2Q%-21.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.4%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ZEUS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y-51.85%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ZEUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZEUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
ZEUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZEUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.50, ZEUS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ZEUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. ZEUS is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.25, ZEUS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZEUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ZEUS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.5
Fwd PE 18.25
ZEUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZEUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

85.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZEUS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ZEUS is valued cheaper than 95.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.41
EV/EBITDA 8.32
ZEUS Per share dataZEUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of ZEUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%, ZEUS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ZEUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.50. ZEUS pays more dividend than 85.81% of the companies in the same industry.
ZEUS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of ZEUS grows each year by 48.96%, which is quite nice.
ZEUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ZEUS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)48.96%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years14
ZEUS Yearly Dividends per shareZEUS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

51.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZEUS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ZEUS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP51.06%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ZEUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendZEUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
ZEUS Dividend Payout.ZEUS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ZEUS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

OLYMPIC STEEL INC

NASDAQ:ZEUS (12/12/2025, 8:08:40 PM)

After market: 42.71 0 (0%)

42.71

+0.07 (+0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners86.47%
Inst Owner Change0.91%
Ins Owners11.97%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap478.35M
Revenue(TTM)1.90B
Net Income(TTM)13.79M
Analysts85
Price Target39.78 (-6.86%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)48.96%
DP51.06%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.16)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.29%
Min EPS beat(2)10.29%
Max EPS beat(2)10.29%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)71.67%
Min EPS beat(4)10.29%
Max EPS beat(4)234.67%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)49.02%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)38.64%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)33.72%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.63%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.37%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.5
Fwd PE 18.25
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 11.41
P/OCF 6.46
P/B 0.83
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA 8.32
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)3.74
FCFY8.76%
OCF(TTM)6.62
OCFY15.49%
SpS169.54
BVpS51.71
TBVpS34.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number36.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 2.38%
ROCE 5.83%
ROIC 4.24%
ROICexc 4.28%
ROICexgc 5.51%
OM 2.74%
PM (TTM) 0.73%
GM 17.98%
FCFM 2.21%
ROA(3y)5.64%
ROA(5y)5.57%
ROE(3y)9.88%
ROE(5y)11.26%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)8.78%
ROICexc(3y)8.73%
ROICexc(5y)8.91%
ROICexgc(3y)10.05%
ROICexgc(5y)9.92%
ROCE(3y)11.79%
ROCE(5y)12.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.33%
OM growth 3Y-31.35%
OM growth 5Y21.37%
PM growth 3Y-39.09%
PM growth 5Y36.8%
GM growth 3Y-3.07%
GM growth 5Y5.99%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 5.8
Debt/EBITDA 2.83
Cap/Depr 95.53%
Cap/Sales 1.69%
Interest Coverage 3.36
Cash Conversion 86.45%
Profit Quality 304.02%
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 3.49
F-Score4
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)90.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.91%
Profit Quality(3y)182.11%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.68%
EPS 3Y-42.37%
EPS 5Y42.95%
EPS Q2Q%-21.74%
EPS Next Y-51.85%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue Next Year-3.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.23%
EBIT growth 5Y26.49%
EBIT Next Year50.38%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-77.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-48.82%
OCF growth 1Y-64.48%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-23.63%

OLYMPIC STEEL INC / ZEUS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OLYMPIC STEEL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZEUS.


Can you provide the valuation status for OLYMPIC STEEL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to OLYMPIC STEEL INC (ZEUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for OLYMPIC STEEL INC?

OLYMPIC STEEL INC (ZEUS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ZEUS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OLYMPIC STEEL INC (ZEUS) is 36.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ZEUS stock?

The dividend rating of OLYMPIC STEEL INC (ZEUS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.06%.