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Olympic Steel Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Olympic Steel's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -14.4%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 3.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.4% per year. Olympic Steel's return on equity is 2.4%, and it has net margins of 0.7%.
Key information
-14.38%
Earnings growth rate
-14.59%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 26.40% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.36% |
| Return on equity | 2.38% |
| Net Margin | 0.73% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Olympic Steel: Merger With Ryerson And Higher Value In Sight
Summary Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is rated Buy, with the Ryerson (RYI) merger expected to drive long-term value despite near-term volatility. The merger targets $120 million in annual synergies, creating the second-largest U.S. metals service center and enhancing scale, efficiency, and cash flow. ZEUS's conservative capital discipline and RYI's dynamic capital returns will combine, balancing resilience and growth in a volatile steel market. The combination trades at an EV/EBITDA multiples, below major compatitors, with technical trends and strong Q3 results supporting a positive outlook pre-merger. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaOlympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.2x Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) may be sending bearish signals...Olympic Steel, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
A week ago, Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially...Estimating The Fair Value Of Olympic Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZEUS)
Key Insights Olympic Steel's estimated fair value is US$35.00 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
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The board of Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.16 on the 17th...
Investments In Steel Fabrication And Automation Will Build Resilient Future
Diversification into countercyclical markets and higher-margin products aims to enhance revenue resilience and net margins.Investors Don't See Light At End Of Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%
Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...Olympic Steel: M&A Efforts, Cash Flow, And Capex Could Imply Significant Undervaluation
Summary Olympic Steel's diverse product offerings and extensive client base, with top clients contributing 29% of 2023 revenue, mitigate risks from losing individual clients. Recent M&A activities, including acquisitions of Metal-Fab and Central Tube and Bar, are expected to drive geographic expansion, new products, and synergies. Despite recent declines in metal prices, ZEUS appears significantly undervalued. My DCF model and peer comparisons indicate substantial upside potential. Increased capital expenditures and a stock repurchase program signal confidence in future growth, making the current stock price an attractive buying opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThe Return Trends At Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Look Promising
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...Olympic Steel, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
It's not a stretch to say that Olympic Steel, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.9x right...Olympic Steel (NASDAQ:ZEUS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.15
The board of Olympic Steel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZEUS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.15 on the 15th...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Olympic Steel makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,899 | 14 | 395 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,878 | 14 | 384 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,908 | 17 | 380 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,942 | 23 | 373 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,012 | 26 | 374 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,069 | 36 | 367 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,112 | 43 | 365 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,158 | 45 | 366 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,189 | 41 | 353 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,297 | 41 | 351 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,437 | 64 | 346 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,560 | 91 | 333 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,665 | 112 | 342 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,699 | 144 | 339 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,545 | 136 | 329 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,312 | 121 | 317 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,019 | 98 | 293 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,651 | 52 | 268 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,343 | 16 | 243 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,234 | -6 | 235 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,222 | -8 | 237 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,307 | -6 | 246 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,488 | 2 | 258 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,579 | 4 | 263 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,689 | 3 | 267 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,762 | 14 | 271 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,785 | 28 | 272 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,715 | 34 | 267 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,594 | 39 | 259 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,468 | 30 | 247 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,371 | 19 | 237 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,331 | 19 | 234 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,277 | 13 | 226 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,214 | 9 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,132 | 7 | 218 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,055 | -1 | 211 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,038 | -4 | 213 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,046 | -3 | 213 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,088 | -29 | 213 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,176 | -27 | 217 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,265 | -49 | 222 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,364 | -47 | 231 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 1,435 | -21 | 239 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ZEUS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ZEUS's current net profit margins (0.7%) are lower than last year (1.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ZEUS has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -14.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: ZEUS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ZEUS had negative earnings growth (-48%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Metals and Mining industry average (23.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ZEUS's Return on Equity (2.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/14 00:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Olympic Steel, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Sohail Tharani | Goldman Sachs |
| Martin Englert | Jefferies LLC |
| Philip Gibbs | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |