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Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) SWOT Analysis Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 5.8/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-08-01

Overall Score

Strengths

Very low valuation with price-to-sales at 0.36x, price-to-book at 0.97x, and EV/sales at 0.55x.

Strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.12x and quick ratio of 1.17x.

Healthy free cash flow generation with a 6.4% free cash flow yield and 0.58x FCF/OCF conversion.

Gross margin remains extremely high at 99.1%, supporting earnings power if operating leverage improves.

Weaknesses

Profitability remains weak, with net margin at 0.7%, ROE at 1.7%, and ROIC at 2.1%.

Leverage is meaningful, with net debt to EBITDA at 5.46x and interest coverage only 2.15x.

Cash conversion is poor, with a very long cash conversion cycle and weak operating cash flow margin of 4.0%.

Capital intensity remains elevated, as capex is 42.0% of operating cash flow.

Opportunities

If margins normalize from the current low single-digit level, earnings could expand quickly given the high gross margin base.

The low valuation leaves room for rerating if profitability and cash generation improve.

Working capital efficiency improvements could unlock cash, given the current stretched operating cycle.

Threats

High leverage and modest interest coverage leave the company vulnerable if earnings soften.

Weak operating profitability increases the risk that valuation support erodes if cash flow trends deteriorate.

Persistent working-capital inefficiency could continue to pressure liquidity and returns.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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