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Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock(FRD)
USD --+0.00%
Reward44Moderate
Risk69Medium-High
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Thin 3% profit margin · Revenue growing 180% YoY
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USD · NASDAQ
Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock | Basic Materials
Speculative Momentum
Market Cap:130.37M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
69
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock?

Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture and processing of steel products in the United States.

FRD · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

FRD has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and volatility weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

FRD · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 5

  • Profitability18/100

    1% net margin · 12% ROE

  • Volatility20/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Cash flow30/100

    -2% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet40/100

    Interest covered 3.6×

  • Valuation43/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock?

Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture and processing of steel products in the United States. It operates in two segments, Flat-Roll Products and Tubular Products. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 130.37M, and a P/E ratio of 8.3x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Discount reflects uncertainty around future performance.

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Reward: Moderate (44)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap130.37M
P/E Ratio8.2568
Dividend Yield0.87%
52 Week High24.37
52 Week Low12.1315
Last AnnualMarch
IPO Date3/17/1992
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding7M
No. of Employees271
IndustrySteel
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta1.539
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.friedmanindustries.com
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