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ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc.
$47.86$533M
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ZEUS logoOlympic Steel, Inc.(ZEUS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

ZEUS•NASDAQ
$47.86
24.3× P/E·Price updated Jun 20, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustrySteelSub-IndustrySteel Service Centers and Processing
AboutOlympic Steel, Inc. processes, distributes, and storage metal products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Carbon Flat Products; Specialty Metals Flat Products; and Tubular and Pipe Products. The Carbon Flat Products segment sells and distributes processed carbon and coated flat-rolled sheets, coil and plate products, and fabricated parts. The Specialty Metals Flat Products segment sells and distributes processed aluminum and stainless flat-rolled sheets and coil products, flat bar products, and fabricated parts, as well as stainless steel and aluminum plates, sheets, angles, rounds, flat bars, tubing and pipe, and prime tin mill products. The Tubular and Pipe Products segment distributes metal tubing products, pipes, bars, valves and fittings, and fabricated pressure parts. The company also provides various processing services comprising cutting-to-length, slitting, shearing, roll forming, shape correction, surface improvement, blanking, tempering, plate burning, and stamping as well as offers value-added processing of saw cutting, laser cutting, beveling, threading, and grooving services. In addition, the company provides shot blasting, grinding, edging, and polishing; bending, drilling, milling, tapping, boring, and sawing metal; machining, welding, assembly, and painting of component parts. Further, the company process metals to specified lengths, widths, shapes, and surface. 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, commercial appliances, and electrical equipment as well as military vehicles and equipment, general and plate fabricators, and metals service centers through direct sales force. Olympic Steel, Inc. was founded in 1954 and is based in Bedford Heights, Ohio.Show more
  • Revenue$1.94B-10.0%
  • EBITDA$79M-24.9%
  • Net Income$23M-48.4%
  • EPS (Diluted)1.97-48.8%
  • Gross Margin23.24%+5.9%
  • EBITDA Margin4.06%-16.5%
  • Operating Margin2.46%-31.5%
  • Net Margin1.18%-42.6%
  • ROE4.07%-51.0%

ZEUS Price & Volume

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Margin Compression Challenges Olympic Steel Performance

Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q3

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Cyclical Margin Compression

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Olympic Steel faces significant headwinds as operating margins have compressed from 4.5% in 2023Q2 to 1.5% in 2025Q3, reflecting a high sensitivity to volatile industrial production cycles.
  • While the company maintains a conservative capital structure with a 0.49 debt-to-equity ratio, the reliance on LIFO inventory accounting may obscure the true cash-generating capacity of the business during periods of commodity price deflation.
  • Investors should monitor the company's ability to scale operating income against a persistent SG&A burden that frequently consumes the majority of gross profit.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a 0.49 debt-to-equity ratio, the current 24.29 P/E ratio and negative free cash flow margin of 2.6% in 2025Q3 suggest limited upside until industrial demand stabilizes.

ZEUS Growth Metrics

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years3.06%
5 Years4.22%
3 Years-5.66%
TTM-5.64%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years42.9%
3 Years-42.53%
TTM-47.96%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years42.1%
3 Years-42.79%
TTM-48.68%

Return on Capital

10 Years7.34%
5 Years11.92%
3 Years11.08%
Last Year5.58%

ZEUS Recent Earnings

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (33%)
Q4 2025Latest
Oct 28, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19+11.8%
$0.17
Rev
$491M+10.3%
$445M
Q3 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.50+6.4%
$0.47
Rev
$496M+1.2%
$491M
Q2 2025
May 1, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.21+31.3%
$0.16
Rev
$493M-6.6%
$528M
Q1 2025
Feb 20, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.13+62.5%
$0.08
Rev
$419M-5.2%
$442M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2025LatestOct 28, 2025
$0.19vs $0.17+11.8%
$491Mvs $445M+10.3%
Q3 2025Jul 31, 2025
$0.50vs $0.47+6.4%
$496Mvs $491M+1.2%
Q2 2025May 1, 2025
$0.21vs $0.16+31.3%
$493Mvs $528M-6.6%
Q1 2025Feb 20, 2025
$0.13vs $0.08+62.5%
$419Mvs $442M-5.2%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest ZEUS News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS)

Proactive Investors·Jun 19, 2026
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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ZEUS logoZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc.Current
$47.86$532.97M24.29-10.03%1.18%4.07%1.2%
RS logoRSReliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
$379.35$19.39B27.143.32%5.43%11.17%—
SSD logoSSDSimpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
$192.11$7.95B23.314.51%14.92%16.86%—
SXC logoSXCSunCoke Energy, Inc.
$7.78$660.08M-14.96-5.07%-3.55%-9.88%—
STLD logoSTLDSteel Dynamics, Inc.
$221.76$31.98B27.753.63%7.22%15.29%—
CMC logoCMCCommercial Metals Company
$61.58$6.81B83.22-1.61%6.72%13.65%—

Compare ZEUS vs Peers

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs RS

Most directly comparable listed peer for ZEUS.

Scale Benchmark

vs CAT

Larger-name benchmark to compare ZEUS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs RS, SSD, SXC, STLD

ZEUS SEC Filings & Documents

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Feb 13, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 12, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 2, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2025

Feb 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 23, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Feb 24, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 1, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

May 2, 2025·SEC

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ZEUS Frequently Asked Questions

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Olympic Steel, Inc.'s revenue?

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) reported $1.90B in revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 242% increase from $554.5M in 1995.

How fast is Olympic Steel, Inc. growing?

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) saw revenue decline by 10.0% over the past year.

Is ZEUS profitable?

Yes, Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) is profitable, generating $13.8M in net income for fiscal year 2024 (1.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does ZEUS pay dividends?

Yes, Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.20%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is ZEUS's return on equity?

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Olympic Steel, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) generated $41.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2024. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ZEUS back in 1995?

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