Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD)
Valuation Overview•Is Friedman Industries, Incorporated Overvalued or Undervalued?
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Weak fundamentals — significant concerns
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | EPS | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26Latest | — | $0.43 | — | ||
| Q4'25 | — | $0.32 | — | ||
| Q3'25 | — | $0.71 | — | ||
| Q2'25 | — | $0.76 | — | ||
| Q1'25 | — | $-0.17 | — | ||
| Q4'24 | — | $-0.10 | — | ||
| Q3'24 | — | $0.37 | — | ||
| Q2'24 | — | $0.71 | — |
Total return, benchmark alpha, and annual history in one section.
3Y, 5Y, and 10Y use CAGR when available.
| Period | Return | vs S&P | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | +4.3% | -2.8% | — |
| 1Y | +32.3% | +1.9% | +1.0% |
| 3YCAGR | +26.6% | +5.6% | +4.0% |
| 5YCAGR | +16.2% | +4.6% | +5.7% |
| 10YCAGR | +13.8% | 0.0% | — |
Year-by-year total return versus SPY, including dividend contribution.
| Year | Stock Return | SPY Return | Alpha | Dividends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | -7.9% | +0.4% | -8.3% | +0.2% |
| 2025 | +38.6% | +16.6% | +22.0% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | -0.1% | +24.0% | -24.1% | +0.9% |
| 2023Best | +61.2% | +24.8% | +36.4% | +0.8% |
| 2022 | +5.6% | -19.9% | +25.5% | +0.9% |
| 2021 | +40.1% | +28.8% | +11.4% | +1.2% |
| 2020 | +14.7% | +15.1% | -0.4% | +1.3% |
| 2019Worst | -16.3% | +28.7% | -44.9% | +2.2% |
Based on our multi-model analysis of Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) at $21.03: Relative valuation verdict: Slightly Undervalued vs industry peers. Fundamental quality score: 33/100 (below average). This is a quantitative summary combining DCF intrinsic value, peer-based relative valuation, quality scoring, and analyst consensus — not a buy/sell recommendation. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.
Friedman Industries, Incorporated has multiple fair value estimates from different frameworks: Relative fair value: $21.89 (Slightly Undervalued, +10.9% vs current price). We recommend comparing all three lenses — when DCF, relative, and analyst targets converge, the signal is stronger. When they diverge, investigate what assumptions differ.
Friedman Industries, Incorporated's financial health as measured by our composite scoring: Overall quality score: 33/100. Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 (weak fundamentals). Altman Z-Score: 4.6 (safe zone — low bankruptcy risk). Return on invested capital: 1.3%. Cash conversion (OCF/NI): -0.72x (earnings exceed cash generation). The quality score blends profitability (ROIC, ROE, margins), solvency (leverage, coverage, Z-Score), and growth trajectory into a single 0–100 framework updated end-of-day.
Friedman Industries, Incorporated's performance profile: 1-year total return: +32.3%. 1-year alpha vs S&P 500: +1.9% (outperforming the benchmark). 5-year CAGR: +16.2%. Maximum drawdown (1Y): -25.1%. Relative Strength rating: 62/99 (average momentum). Beta: 0.83 (similar volatility to the market). Total returns include reinvested dividends. Alpha is calculated against the S&P 500 Total Return Index over matching periods.
Current dividend yield: 0.8%. Annual dividend per share: $0.16. Payout ratio: 18% (well-covered). Consecutive years of growth: 2 (growing). 5-year dividend CAGR: +6.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks): 0.9%.
No analyst coverage data available for FRD.
Key risks identified for Friedman Industries, Incorporated: Cyclicality risk: The stock shows cyclical earnings behavior (severity: high, currently at Mid-Cycle of the cycle). Drawdown risk: The stock experienced a -25.1% max drawdown in the past year. Note: This model does not capture regulatory changes, management decisions, competitive disruption, or geopolitical events. Macro and qualitative risks remain material and should be assessed independently.
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