Olympic Steel Inc

Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) Stock Analysis

$47.860

-2.805 (-5.86%)At close

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High
51.350
Open
51.000
VWAP
48.50
Vol
682.32K
Mkt Cap
492.28M
Low
46.290
Amount
33.09M
EV/EBITDA, TTM
8.98

Olympic Steel, Inc. is a metals service center company. The Company provides metals processing and distribution services for a range of customers. Its specialty metals flat products segment is focused on the direct sale and distribution of processed aluminum and stainless flat-rolled sheet and coil products, flat bar products, prime tin mill products and fabricated parts. Its carbon flat products segment is focused on the direct sale and distribution of large volumes of processed carbon and coated flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate products and fabricated parts. This segment is also engaged in the manufacturing of service station canopies, deck clips, long gutters, trim, boat docks and solar canopy and ground racking components. Its tubular and pipe products segment is focused on the distribution of metal tubing, pipe, bar, valves and fittings and the fabrication of parts supplied to various industrial markets. This segment also includes value-added contract manufacturing capabilities.

AI analysis of Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)

hold

Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) is not a good buy at this time for a beginner, long-term investor with $50,000-$100,000 to invest. The imminent merger with Ryerson Holding Corporation, which will result in ZEUS shares ceasing to trade after February 13, 2026, makes this stock unsuitable for long-term investment. Additionally, the company's recent financial performance shows declining net income and EPS, which are not favorable for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings (2)

Hold
0 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Current: 47.86
Low
Average
High

KeyBanc

2025-08-06

Price Target

$38

Overweight

KeyBanc

2025-06-21

Price Target

$40

Overweight

Keybanc

2025-02-24

Price Target

$43

Buy

Keybanc

2025-01-22

Price Target

$42

Buy

Keybanc

2017-05-04

Price Target

Hold

Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) is 19.58, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 14.10.

Forward P/E

Fair
5Y Average P/E
14.10
Current P/E
19.58
Overvalued
21.32
Undervalued
6.87

Forward EV/EBITDA

Fair
5Y Average EV/EBITDA
7.93
Current EV/EBITDA
8.98
Overvalued
9.86
Undervalued
5.99

Forward P/S

Fair
5Y Average P/S
0.21
Current P/S
0.25
Overvalued
0.28
Undervalued
0.14

Alphio AI Price Scenarios for ZEUS

Scenario prices are the last monthly forecast band of the current year. Probabilities are fixed model weights (25 / 50 / 25), not guarantees.

B

Bull

Bull · 25%ZEUS

$33.44

Scenario price

B

Base

Base · 50%ZEUS

$32.69

Scenario price

B

Bear

Bear · 25%ZEUS

$29.68

Scenario price

Events Timeline

2026-02-13 (ET)

16:10:00

Ryerson Holding and Olympic Steel Successfully Merge

2026-02-12 (ET)

11:10:00

Ryerson and Olympic Steel Merger Approved by Shareholders

2025-10-28 (ET)

16:56:33

Ryerson and Olympic Steel Reveal Finalized Merger Agreement

2025-05-01 (ET)

16:32:59

Olympic Steel reports Q1 EPS 21c vs 75c last year

2025-03-31 (ET)

09:25:44

Olympic Steel opens new facility in Houston

News

ZEUS FAQ — answered by Alphio AI

Olympic Steel, Inc. is a metals service center company. The Company provides metals processing and distribution services for a range of customers. Its specialty metals flat products segment is focused on the direct sale and distribution of processed aluminum and stainless flat-rolled sheet and coil products, flat bar products, prime tin mill products and fabricated parts. Its carbon flat products segment is focused on the direct sale and distribution of large volumes of processed carbon and coated flat-rolled sheet, coil and plate products and fabricated parts. This segment is also engaged in the manufacturing of service station canopies, deck clips, long gutters, trim, boat docks and solar canopy and ground racking components. Its tubular and pipe products segment is focused on the distribution of metal tubing, pipe, bar, valves and fittings and the fabrication of parts supplied to various industrial markets. This segment also includes value-added contract manufacturing capabilities. It operates in the Basic Materials sector (WHOLESALE-METALS SERVICE CENTERS & OFFICES industry).

Olympic Steel Inc (ZEUS) is not a good buy at this time for a beginner, long-term investor with $50,000-$100,000 to invest. The imminent merger with Ryerson Holding Corporation, which will result in ZEUS shares ceasing to trade after February 13, 2026, makes this stock unsuitable for long-term investment. Additionally, the company's recent financial performance shows declining net income and EPS, which are not favorable for long-term growth.

2 analysts cover ZEUS: 0 rate it Buy, 2 Hold and 0 Sell.

This page is for research only and is not investment advice. Models can be wrong. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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