FRD
NEUTRAL
$18.1
Live
Friedman Industries, Incorporated · NASDAQ
$14.0
52W Range
$24.37
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 10, 2026
Market cap
$128.73M
P/E
8.15
ROE
11.6%
Profit margin
2.7%
Debt/Equity
0.68
Dividend yield
0.88%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
FRD presents a classic value-trap profile, characterized by a very weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicating deteriorating fundamental health despite explosive revenue growth of 78.6%. While the stock is objectively undervalued relative to its Graham Number ($31.6) and trades at a low P/E of 8.15, the razor-thin profit margins (2.68%) and bearish technical trend (0/100) offset the valuation appeal. The discrepancy between the high current ratio (3.59) and lower quick ratio (0.91) suggests a heavy reliance on inventory, which is risky in the cyclical steel industry. Overall, the strong top-line growth is not yet translating into fundamental financial strength.
Key Strengths
Exceptional YoY revenue growth of 78.60%
Deep value valuation with P/B of 0.91 and P/S of 0.22
Strong current ratio (3.59) indicating short-term liquidity
Low P/E ratio (8.15) compared to sector averages
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 7.21%
Key Risks
Critical fundamental weakness indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Extremely thin profit margins (2.68%) leaving little room for error
Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggesting lack of market conviction
High inventory dependency evidenced by the gap between current and quick ratios
Cyclical industry exposure with no analyst coverage to provide guidance
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$21.5
+18.8% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
51
Moderate
85
60
50
20
40
AI Verdict
Speculative Value
Key drivers: Extreme revenue growth, Poor Piotroski health score, Deep discount to Graham Number
Confidence
85%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 8.15 is very low
- Price/Book below 1.0
- Current price well below Graham Number of $31.6
Watchpoints
- Intrinsic value based on growth is lower ($15.54)
Future
60/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Massive YoY and Q/Q revenue growth (~78%)
Watchpoints
- Low operating margins suggest inability to scale profitably
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 5Y (+127.7%) and 1Y (+27.1%) returns
Watchpoints
- Recent 6M decline of 13.4%
Health
20/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.68)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 is a severe warning sign
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (7.21%)
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.88%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$18.1
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FRD and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-09
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRD
Friedman Industries, Incorporated
Primary
|
+127.7% | +62.8% | +27.1% | -13.4% | +2.4% | +4.9% |
|
ACNT
Ascent Industries Co.
Peer
|
+29.2% | +48.5% | +3.6% | +1.1% | -27.8% | -3.5% |
|
AMTX
Aemetis, Inc.
Peer
|
-88.1% | -17.0% | +44.0% | +6.0% | +50.7% | +63.6% |
|
AVD
American Vanguard Corporation
Peer
|
-83.2% | -83.3% | -26.0% | -37.0% | -33.7% | -19.0% |
|
BIOX
Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.
Peer
|
-85.0% | -90.1% | -82.5% | -68.0% | -11.8% | -7.0% |
FRD
Friedman Industries, Incorporated
Primary
5Y
+127.7%
3Y
+62.8%
1Y
+27.1%
6M
-13.4%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+4.9%
ACN
Ascent Industries Co.
Peer
5Y
+29.2%
3Y
+48.5%
1Y
+3.6%
6M
+1.1%
1M
-27.8%
1W
-3.5%
AMT
Aemetis, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-88.1%
3Y
-17.0%
1Y
+44.0%
6M
+6.0%
1M
+50.7%
1W
+63.6%
AVD
American Vanguard Corporation
Peer
5Y
-83.2%
3Y
-83.3%
1Y
-26.0%
6M
-37.0%
1M
-33.7%
1W
-19.0%
BIO
Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.
Peer
5Y
-85.0%
3Y
-90.1%
1Y
-82.5%
6M
-68.0%
1M
-11.8%
1W
-7.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
8.15
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.91
P/S Ratio
0.22
EV/Revenue
0.38
EV/EBITDA
9.6
Market Cap
$128.73M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.68%
Operating Margin
2.32%
Gross Margin
12.59%
ROE
11.62%
ROA
4.69%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+78.6%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+78.56%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.68
Moderate
Current Ratio
3.59
Strong
Quick Ratio
0.91
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.42
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
11.5%
Op. Margin
2.3%
Net Margin
1.8%
Total Assets
$0.3B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
1.19x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
134%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-06-08
$N/A
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing FRD against 52 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(1 bullish, 24 neutral, 27 bearish)
P/E Ratio
8.15
This Stock
vs
50.02
Sector Avg
-83.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.62%
This Stock
vs
-1.25%
Sector Avg
-1026.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.68%
This Stock
vs
-4.54%
Sector Avg
-159.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.68
This Stock
vs
0.55
Sector Avg
+23.1%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
78.6%
This Stock
vs
35.88%
Sector Avg
+119.1%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
3.59
This Stock
vs
2.47
Sector Avg
+45.7%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRD
Friedman Industries, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $128.73M | 8.15 | 11.6% | 2.7% | $18.1 | |
|
ACNT
Ascent Industries Co.
|
BEARISH | $119.97M | - | -6.2% | 1.2% | $12.79 | Compare |
|
AMTX
Aemetis, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $151.6M | - | -% | -39.0% | $2.29 | Compare |
|
AVD
American Vanguard Corporation
|
BEARISH | $99.64M | - | -40.8% | -21.1% | $3.5 | Compare |
|
BIOX
Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.
|
BEARISH | $76.17M | - | -18.9% | -17.7% | $1.2 | Compare |
FRD
Friedman...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$129M
P/E
8.2
ROE
11.6%
Price
$18.1
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | CHHIBBAR GAURAV | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase | 400 | $6,776 |
| 2026-03-09 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 500 | $9,000 |
| 2026-03-03 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 400 | $7,200 |
| 2026-02-23 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 100 | $1,800 |
| 2026-02-23 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 100 | $1,800 |
| 2026-02-19 | CHHIBBAR GAURAV | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase | 1,000 | $18,350 |
| 2026-02-18 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 600 | $11,250 |
| 2025-12-02 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 500 | $9,370 |
| 2025-12-01 | SCOTT SANDRA KAY | Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $20,160 |
| 2025-11-24 | TAYLOR MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 2,000 | $38,750 |
| 2025-10-31 | CHHIBBAR GAURAV | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 50,000 | - |
CHHIBBAR GAURAV
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-18
400 shares
·
$6,776
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-09
500 shares
·
$9,000
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-03
400 shares
·
$7,200
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-23
100 shares
·
$1,800
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-23
100 shares
·
$1,800
CHHIBBAR GAURAV
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-19
1,000 shares
·
$18,350
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-18
600 shares
·
$11,250
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-02
500 shares
·
$9,370
SCOTT SANDRA KAY
Director
2025-12-01
1,000 shares
·
$20,160
TAYLOR MICHAEL J
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-24
2,000 shares
·
$38,750
CHHIBBAR GAURAV
Chief Operating Officer
2025-10-31
50,000 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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