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Friedman Industries Inc

FRD
20.590USD
-0.820-3.83%
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145.35MMarket Cap
12.62P/E TTM

Friedman Industries Inc

20.590
-0.820-3.83%
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison

TradingKey Stock Score of Friedman Industries Inc

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

Key Insights

Friedman Industries Inc's fundamentals are relatively stable, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 86/119 in the Metals & Mining industry.Institutional ownership is very high.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.Despite a good stock market performance and strong technicals over the past month, the fundamentals don't support the current trend.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Friedman Industries Inc's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
86 / 119
Overall Ranking
336 / 4582
Industry
Metals & Mining

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

Current score
Previous score

Analyst Rating

Based on 0 analysts
--
Current Rating
0.000
Target Price
0.00%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Friedman Industries Inc Highlights

StrengthsRisks
Friedman Industries, Incorporated is a manufacturer and processor of steel products. The Company has two segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. The flat-roll product segment consists of operations in Hickman, Decatur, East Chicago, Granite City and Sinton, where it processes hot-rolled steel coils. The Hickman, East Chicago and Granite City facilities operate temper mills and corrective leveling cut-to-length lines. The Sinton and Decatur facilities operate stretcher-leveler cut-to-length lines. The tubular product segment consists of operations in Lone Star, where it manufactures electric resistance welded pipe and distributes pipe through its Texas Tubular Products division. TTP operates two electric resistance welded pipe mills with a combined outside diameter (OD) size range of 2 3/8' OD to 8 5/8' OD. Both pipe mills are American Petroleum Institute (API) licensed to manufacture line pipe and oil country pipe and also manufacture pipe for structural purposes.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 18.39%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 18.39%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PB is 1.09, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Held by James Simons
Star Investor James Simons holds 329.88K shares of this stock.
Lower Market Activity
The company has less investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 0.49.

Financial Health

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

The current financial score of Friedman Industries Inc is 5.88, ranking 90/119 in the Metals & Mining industry. Its financial status is weak, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 152.38M, representing a year-over-year increase of 42.74%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 426.92%.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
5.88
Change
0

Financials

4.69

Key Metrics

Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Quality of Earnings

6.61

Operational Efficiency

6.42

Growth Potential

6.45

Shareholder Returns

5.23

Friedman Industries Inc's Company Valuation

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

The current valuation score of Friedman Industries Inc is 8.53, ranking 18/119 in the Metals & Mining industry. Its current P/E ratio is 13.13, which is 64.36% below the recent high of 21.57 and 75.02% above the recent low of 3.28.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
8.53
Change
0

Valuation Dimensions

P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 86/119
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Earnings Forecast

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

No earnings forecast score is currently available for Friedman Industries Inc. The Metals & Mining industry's average is 7.56.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
0.00
Change
0

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
No Data

Financial Forecasting

EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

Price Momentum

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

The current price momentum score of Friedman Industries Inc is 9.52, ranking 42/119 in the Metals & Mining industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 22.84 and the support level at 19.07, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
9.56
Change
-0.04

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Indicators

The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.

This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.

Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.

Indicators
Sell(2)
Neutral(3)
Buy(0)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.586
Neutral
RSI(14)
58.478
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
85.851
Overbought
ATR(14)
0.826
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
92.039
Neutral
Williams %R
14.058
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
0.032
Sell
StochRSI(14)
45.132
Sell
Moving Average
Sell(1)
Neutral(0)
Buy(5)
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
21.374
Sell
MA10
20.371
Buy
MA20
19.931
Buy
MA50
20.441
Buy
MA100
20.039
Buy
MA200
18.089
Buy

Institutional Confidence

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

The current institutional shareholding score of Friedman Industries Inc is 5.00, ranking 45/119 in the Metals & Mining industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 53.99%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 3.46%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 361.41K shares, representing 5.08% of shares outstanding, with 14.35% increase in holdings.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
5.00
Change
0

Institutional Shareholding

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Shareholder Activity

Name
Shares Held
Chg %
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
553.08K
-0.74%
De Lisle Partners LLP
419.82K
--
Valu-Trac Investment Management Ltd.
408.13K
--
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Star Investors
356.97K
+15.24%
Tontine Asset Management, LLC
354.58K
-17.80%
Renaissance Technologies LLC
Star Investors
327.88K
-1.20%
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
222.76K
+700.18%
Taylor (Michael J)
219.07K
--
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
157.25K
+110.39%
Mink Brook Asset Management LLC
199.05K
+4.97%
1
2

Risk Assessment

Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-19

The current risk assessment score of Friedman Industries Inc is 3.64, ranking 79/119 in the Metals & Mining industry. The company's beta value is 1.53. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.

Score

Industry at a Glance

Previous score
3.64
Change
0
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.54
VaR
+4.93%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+21.66%
240-Day Volatility
+55.83%

Return

Best Daily Return
60 days
+7.72%
120 days
+14.46%
5 years
+26.63%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-9.42%
120 days
-9.42%
5 years
-16.86%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
-0.05
120 days
+1.30
5 years
+0.63

Risk Assessment

Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+21.66%
3 years
+46.58%
5 years
+53.88%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+1.89
3 years
+0.68
5 years
+0.55
Skewness
240 days
+0.15
3 years
+0.88
5 years
+1.05

Volatility

Realised Volatility
240 days
+55.83%
5 years
+57.86%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+3.85%
5 years
+2.96%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+218.66%
240 days
+218.66%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+37.81%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+38.27%

Liquidity

Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+0.51%
120 days
+0.40%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+48.86%
60 days
+80.80%
120 days
+40.74%

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FAQs

How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Friedman Industries Inc?

The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Friedman Industries Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points.
These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Friedman Industries Inc’s performance and outlook.

How do we generate the financial health score of Friedman Industries Inc?

To generate the financial health score of Friedman Industries Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns.
By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Friedman Industries Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Friedman Industries Inc.

How do we generate the company valuation score of Friedman Industries Inc?

To generate the company valuation score of Friedman Industries Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Friedman Industries Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value.
By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Friedman Industries Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Friedman Industries Inc.

How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Friedman Industries Inc?

To calculate the earnings forecast score of Friedman Industries Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:
Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.
Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.
By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.
Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps anchor more realistic expectations.
These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Friedman Industries Inc’s future.

How do we generate the price momentum score of Friedman Industries Inc?

When generating the price momentum score for Friedman Industries Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.
Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.
This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Friedman Industries Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Friedman Industries Inc.

How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Friedman Industries Inc?

To generate the institutional confidence score of Friedman Industries Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Friedman Industries Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Friedman Industries Inc.

How do we generate the risk management score of Friedman Industries Inc?

To assess the risk management score of Friedman Industries Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.
The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.
These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Friedman Industries Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Friedman Industries Inc.
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