GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel (operating under the brand ZEUS) is a metals distributor and recycler. Its stock price is cyclical and follows industrial production. The chart reflects demand from various economic sectors and price volatility for steel and aluminum.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a large metal processing and distribution service center specializing in sheet and coil steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. We've classified the company in the "Black Metal" segment. The chart below shows the overall dynamics of the ferrous metals sector, which is cyclical and heavily dependent on industrial production.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Olympic Steel is one of the leading American distributors and processors of sheet metal, including carbon and stainless steel. As a component of the GURU.Markets index, the company is a barometer for the industrial sector. The chart below represents the entire market. See how Olympic Steel shares compare to the overall trend.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
ZEUS - Daily change in the company's share price Olympic Steel Inc.
The volatility of Olympic Steel, a metals distributor, is a barometer of industrial activity. Change_co measures the company's sensitivity to steel prices and producer demand. This indicator forms the basis for analysis of the cyclical metals sector on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is one of the largest metal distributors. This chart demonstrates the high volatility of the metals sector. A comparison with the ZEUS index, a barometer of industrial activity, shows its strong dependence on the state of the economy.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Olympic Steel is a metalworking distributor and service center. Its business serves as a barometer of the industrial sector's health. The chart below shows overall market volatility, which largely follows the same economic cycles as Olympic Steel's business.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Olympic Steel Inc.
The year-over-year performance of Olympic Steel, one of the largest metalworking service centers in the United States, is a barometer of industrial production. Its 12-month market capitalization growth is directly linked to strong demand for processed sheet steel and aluminum from the automotive, construction, and manufacturing industries, as well as to the prices of the raw materials themselves.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is one of the largest metal processing service centers in the United States. Its business involves purchasing, processing, and distributing metal. The chart below shows how its cyclicality, dependence on industrial activity, and acquisition strategy influence its performance.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Olympic Steel, as a metal services center, is a barometer for the entire industry. Demand for its products reflects the health of the manufacturing sector. The company's stock price is highly cyclical and anticipates changes in industrial activity, making it a classic cyclical asset.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel, a metals distributor, has a market capitalization that acts as a barometer for the industry. Its monthly fluctuations reflect steel and aluminum prices, as well as demand from various sectors, from automotive to construction, making it sensitive to business cycles.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a leading metals processing and distribution service center in the United States. The ferrous metals sector, as shown in the chart, is cyclical and dependent on industrial production. Against this backdrop, one can appreciate how its focus on value-added products and diversification across various end markets helps it navigate price volatility.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Olympic Steel is a metals trader, and its shares are highly correlated with steel prices and industrial activity. It's a classic cyclical business. The chart clearly demonstrates how the company's monthly fluctuations reflect the state of the economy, often outperforming or underperforming the broader market depending on industry forecasts.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major steel processing and distribution service center. Its weekly stock price is an accurate barometer of industrial activity in the US. Demand from the mechanical engineering and construction industries directly impacts its volumes and stock price.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, like the entire steel distribution sector, reacts weekly to overall metal prices and industrial demand. The chart clearly shows how this service center moves in sync with its raw materials and cyclical segments.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Olympic Steel is a steel company whose shares are a prime example of a cyclical asset. Its performance is closely tied to industrial production and the state of the economy. The chart clearly shows how strongly the company's shares amplify overall market movements, serving as a barometer of the industry's health.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
ZEUS - Market capitalization of the company Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel's stock chart reflects the state of American manufacturing. This metalworking service center's market cap reflects how its valuation is affected by steel and aluminum prices, as well as demand from sectors such as automotive, construction, and equipment manufacturing.
ZEUS - Share of the company's market capitalization Olympic Steel Inc. within the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major metals processing and distribution service center with a significant market share. Its market capitalization reflects its role as a key intermediary between steel producers and end users across various industries.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a major metal trader. How big is this industry? The chart below shows the pulse of the ferrous metals sector. Its cyclical dynamics are an accurate barometer of the health of industries, from construction to mechanical engineering, for which the company is a key supplier.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
The Olympic Steel chart shows how the market values โโone of the largest metalworking service centers in the US. The company's market capitalization is directly dependent on the state of the US industry and the prices of steel and aluminum. This diagram shows how a supply chain intermediary reflects the health of the entire sector.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
ZEUS - Book value capitalization of the company Olympic Steel Inc.
The book value of steel distributor Olympic Steel is comprised of its massive service centers, metalworking equipment, and multi-ton steel product inventories. This is a direct valuation of its powerful tangible assets. The chart below clearly demonstrates how the value of this industrial foundation has changed.
ZEUS - Share of the company's book capitalization Olympic Steel Inc. within the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major metalworking service center. Its assets include massive manufacturing plants and warehouses equipped with equipment for cutting, bending, and processing steel and aluminum. The chart shows the significant share the company controls of this critical infrastructure, which stands between metal producers and consumers.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a metalworking service center. Metallurgy, as the chart shows, is capital-intensive. Olympic is a vital part of this industry. Its business consists of owning warehouses and equipment for cutting and processing steel, but not producing it.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Olympic Steel's physical world encompasses massive steel centers and processing facilities across the United States. The chart below demonstrates how the company expanded its physical infrastructure for processing and distributing steel products.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a steel distributor. Its valuation is closely tied to book value and industry cycles. The chart below shows how economic expectations influenced the valuation of its tangible assets.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a metal processing and distribution service center. It's a high-volume, low-margin business. The chart shows how its market valuation relates to the value of its inventory and equipment, and how it depends on steel prices.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is a major metal processing and distribution service center in the United States. It's a high-volume, low-margin business. Its valuation, compared to the average on this chart, is highly dependent on steel prices and industrial demand. The market evaluates its operational efficiency and ability to manage inventory in a volatile environment.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
ZEUS - Company debts Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing and distribution service center. This chart shows how the company uses debt financing to manage its working capital, specifically its vast steel and aluminum inventories. Its financial performance is closely tied to metal prices and industrial production.
Market segment debts - Metal black
Olympic Steel (Zeus) is a large metal processing and distribution service center. This business is characterized by low margins and high working capital requirements to finance steel inventory. This chart shows how the company's debt load fluctuates depending on steel prices and industrial demand, a key aspect of its financial management.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a major metalworking service center. The company's business is capital-intensive and highly dependent on steel prices and industrial demand. This chart shows its debt load, which is an important indicator of its financial stability and ability to weather cyclical downturns in the metals industry.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing and distribution service center. This chart shows the leverage in the ferrous metals sector. It helps understand how companies in the middle of the supply chain manage their working capital and inventory amid volatile steel prices.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a large metal services company that processes and distributes steel products. This business requires significant working capital to maintain inventory and is vulnerable to industrial cycles. This total market debt chart helps assess how effectively the company manages its debt amid steel price volatility.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major American metalworking service center that buys, processes (cuts, bends), and sells sheet and rolled steel, as well as aluminum. This chart is an indicator of the state of American industry. Its dynamics are closely linked to activity in mechanical engineering, construction, and equipment manufacturing.
P/E of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is one of the leading metal processing service centers in the United States. The company purchases rolled products from major manufacturers, processes them (cuts, bends, and shapes them) according to customer specifications, and delivers them to them. This chart shows the average valuation for the ferrous metals sector, reflecting how investors value intermediary companies in the metal supply chain.
P/E of the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center. The company doesn't produce steel, but purchases it from factories and processes it to meet customer needs. Its profitability depends on the spread between the purchase and sale price of steel and on industrial volumes. This sentiment chart serves as an indicator of industrial activity, which determines demand for its services.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major service center for the processing and distribution of metals, primarily carbon and stainless steel, as well as aluminum. This chart reflects expectations for the US industrial sector. The company's valuation is closely tied to steel prices and demand from its customers in the construction, automotive, and equipment manufacturing industries.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing service center that purchases steel and aluminum from manufacturers and processes it to meet the needs of customers in various industries. This chart reflects expectations for the US industrial sector. Comparing its profit forecasts with the sector's indicates how investors view its role in the metals supply chain.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center that purchases, processes, and sells sheet and rolled steel, as well as aluminum. Its business serves as a barometer of industrial production. This chart, reflecting the state of the manufacturing sector, is a leading indicator of demand for Olympic Steel products.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major metal processing and distribution service center in the United States. The company doesn't produce steel; it purchases it from mills and processes it to meet customer needs. Its profit depends on the difference between the purchase and sale price of the metal (the margin). This chart illustrates the highly cyclical nature of the metals industry.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a major metalworking service center. The company doesn't produce steel; it purchases it from mills, processes it (cuts and bends it), and sells it to end users in various industries. Its margins depend on price differences. The profitability chart for the ferrous metals sector shows general steel price trends, which directly impact the profitability of these distributors.
Overall market profit
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center. The company doesn't produce steel; it purchases it from metallurgists, processes it (cuts and bends it), and sells it to manufacturers in various industries. Its sales volumes are an accurate barometer of industrial production, as they reflect demand for metal from the real sector.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major service center for the processing and distribution of metals, primarily carbon and stainless steel. This chart reflects expectations for industrial production. Steel prices and demand from industries such as mechanical engineering directly impact profits.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major metals processing and distribution service center. This chart shows the projected profit trajectory for the steel industry. This data allows us to assess how the company's business, located between steel producers and consumers, is dependent on industrial cycles and metal prices.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
This chart illustrates expectations for a metalworking service center. Olympic Steel's profit outlook is directly dependent on steel and aluminum prices, as well as industrial demand. It's a cyclical business, closely tied to the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing and distribution service center. This chart shows how investors value its revenue, which is highly dependent on steel prices and industrial activity. The multiple reflects the cyclicality of the metals industry and its role as an intermediary.
P/S market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a major service center for the processing and distribution of metals such as carbon and stainless steel. Revenue is directly dependent on metal prices and industrial demand. This chart shows the average valuation in the sector, allowing one to assess how market cycles in the metals industry impact Olympic Steel's revenue and valuation compared to other manufacturers.
P/S of the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center that purchases steel and aluminum from manufacturers, processes them (cuts and bends them), and sells them to end consumers. Its revenue is dependent on metal prices and industrial activity. This chart, which displays Olympic Steel's average revenue estimate, helps understand how the market views its role in the cyclical metals industry.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing service center that purchases steel and aluminum from manufacturers and processes it to meet customer needs. Its revenue depends on metal prices and industrial activity. This chart shows how investors assess future revenue, which is a barometer of the health of the US manufacturing sector.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing and distribution company, primarily carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This chart compares the company's estimated future sales with other ferrous metals producers. It shows how investors value its business, which is highly dependent on the state of industrial production in the United States.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center in the United States. The company doesn't produce steel, but processes and distributes it for various industries. Demand for its services is a leading indicator for the entire manufacturing sector. Increased volumes at Olympic Steel signal a recovery in the industry, as reflected in this chart.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major service center for the processing and distribution of metals, primarily carbon and stainless steel, as well as aluminum. This chart reflects sales volumes and prices for metals, making it an indicator of the state of industrial production and construction in the United States.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is one of the leading metal processing service centers in the United States. The company purchases large volumes of steel and aluminum, then processes and sells them in smaller batches to various industries. This chart shows overall sales in the ferrous metals market, reflecting industrial demand, which is a barometer of the economy.
Overall market sales
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center that buys, processes (cuts, bends), and sells sheet steel, pipes, and other metal products. This chart, reflecting the state of industrial production, is a direct barometer for Olympic Steel. Growth in mechanical engineering and construction immediately increases demand for its products and services.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a major metals processing service center that purchases steel and aluminum from manufacturers, processes it, and sells it to end consumers. Its revenue is highly dependent on metal prices and industrial activity. This chart reflects analyst expectations for the US manufacturing sector and steel prices.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major metals processing and distribution service center, primarily carbon and stainless steel. This chart shows projected revenues for the entire steel industry. It reflects expectations for industrial production and steel prices, which directly impact Olympic Steel's sales volumes and profitability.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is a company engaged in the processing and distribution of steel and other metals. Its business serves as a barometer of industrial production. This chart, predicting economic activity, directly correlates with Olympic Steel's performance. Growth in the automotive, construction, and equipment manufacturing industries leads to increased demand for metal products.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a large metal trader that buys metal from producers, processes it, and sells it to end consumers. This business operates with very low profit margins, as the chart illustrates. Efficiency here depends on inventory management, steel pricing, and operational efficiency.
Market segment marginality - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a large metalworking service center that purchases steel and aluminum from manufacturers and processes it to meet customer needs. This business operates with low margins, so efficiency is key. This chart shows how well Olympic Steel manages its inventory and operations compared to its competitors.
Market marginality as a whole
Olympic Steel is a major metalworking service center that processes and distributes sheet and coil steel, as well as other metals. The company's profitability is closely tied to steel prices and demand from industrial customers. This overall market profitability chart reflects the health of the manufacturing sector, a key indicator for Olympic Steel's business.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel is a large service center specializing in metal processing and distribution, primarily carbon and stainless steel. This chart shows the team working in the warehouses and production lines. Headcount is an indicator of industrial activity and depends on demand from manufacturers.
Share of the company's employees Olympic Steel Inc. within the market segment - Metal black
This figure demonstrates Olympic Steel's role in the metallurgical industry. The company's workforce in this sector is focused not on steel production, but on its processing and distribution. This team operates service centers where steel coils and sheets are cut, processed, and delivered to end customers across various industries.
Number of employees in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a major American metalworking service center. The company doesn't produce steel; it purchases it from steelmakers, then cuts, bends, and processes it to meet customer needs. This chart shows how many jobs are created at intermediate stages of the industrial chain, adding value to raw materials and serving end-users.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a metal processing service center. Its business is a barometer of industrial production. This overall employment chart reflects the health of its customersโequipment manufacturers, automakers, and building construction companies. Growth in these sectors immediately increases demand for processed steel.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS)
Olympic Steel is a large metal processing service center. This chart reflects a low-margin, capital-intensive business. Low capitalization per employee is typical for metal traders, as the business requires large warehouses, expensive metal cutting and processing equipment, and a significant staff to carry out operations.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a large metalworking service center. In this low-margin industry, cost per employee is a key performance indicator. This chart helps assess how efficiently the company manages its inventory, logistics, and steel processing operations.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Olympic Steel, Inc. is a major metals processing and distribution service center. This chart for a metals company reflects its role in the supply chain. The employee's salary will depend on the efficiency of its warehouse and processing facilities, as well as the prices of steel and other metals.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS)
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a metalworking service center. They don't produce steel; they buy it from factories, cut it, process it, and sell it to end consumers. It's a logistics and manufacturing business. This chart shows operational efficiency in manufacturing. Profit per worker depends on steel prices and industrial demand.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a large metal processing service center. The company doesn't mine steel; it purchases it from mills, cuts it, processes it, and sells it to end users. It's a low-margin distribution business. This chart shows how efficiently the company manages its warehouses and personnel. It serves as a benchmark for assessing ZEUS's operational efficiency compared to other metal traders.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a major metal services company. They don't produce steel; they buy it from mills, cut it, process it, and sell it to end consumers. It's a distribution business. This graph is highly dependent on steel prices. When prices rise, their margins (and profit per warehouse/sales employee) increase sharply. When prices fall, the opposite occurs.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS)
Olympic Steel is a large metal processing and distribution service center. This chart shows productivity in a business with high turnover but low margins. Efficiency per employee depends on sales volumes and prices for steel and other metals.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a large service center for the processing and distribution of metals (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum). This chart shows the average revenue per employee in this segment. In this low-margin business, this is a key indicator of the operational efficiency of their warehouses and processing facilities.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Olympic Steel is not a manufacturer, but a metal processing service center. They purchase steel and aluminum from mills, cut, bend, and process it to meet customer needs (B2B). This chart shows how efficiently their warehouses and equipment (assets) generate revenue, which depends on metal prices and industrial activity.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS)
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a metal processing and distribution company (steel, aluminum). It's a classic cyclical business. The bearish sentiment seen on this chart is a bet on an industrial downturn. Bears expect falling steel prices and reduced demand from the construction and engineering sectors, which will hurt ZEUS's margins.
Shares shorted by market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel is a metalworking service center. The company doesn't produce steel; it buys it, cuts it, bends it, and processes it to meet the needs of its industrial clients. This chart reflects the overall sentiment in the sector. It reflects investor bets on a slowdown in US industrial production, which will directly reduce demand for processed steel.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a steel processing and distribution company. Steel demand is a classic leading indicator of the economy, particularly in construction and mechanical engineering. This chart measures recession fears. Its rise directly indicates that investors expect construction projects to freeze and production to decline.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS)
Olympic Steel is not a manufacturer, but a "service center" for steel processing and distribution. Their business is a game of "spreads" (the difference between the buying and selling prices). This chart measures when investors "overbought" shares at steel price peaks or "oversold" them when spreads collapse.
RSI 14 Market Segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a major metalworking service center. They don't produce steel, but buy it from mills, cut, bend, and process it according to customer specifications across various industries. This chart reflects the overall sentiment in the steel industry. It helps assess how overheated or underheated this cynical sector is.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Olympic Steel (ZEUS), a steel distributor, is a pure cycle. This chart is a barometer of the "old" economy. During periods of euphoria (such as construction and auto manufacturing), demand for steel is enormous. During moments of panic and recession, these cyclical sectors grind to a halt, and demand for steel falls.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast ZEUS (Olympic Steel Inc.)
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a major metalworking service center that buys, processes (cuts, bends), and sells sheet and coil steel. This chart shows the average 12-month forecast. It directly reflects analysts' collective expectations for steel prices and demand from the US industrial sector.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price ZEUS (Olympic Steel Inc.)
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a metalworking distributor and service center. The company doesn't produce steel; it buys it wholesale, cuts it, processes it, and sells it to factories. It's a cyclical B2B business. This chart shows the difference between the consensus forecast and the price. It reflects whether analysts believe industrial demand will recover.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Metal black
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a major metalworking service center. The company purchases rolled steel and aluminum, cuts them, and processes them for industrial clients. This chart shows general expectations for the ferrous metals sector. It reflects whether experts believe industrial production in the US will grow.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is a steel processing service center. They don't produce steel, but buy it from mills (like Nucor), cut it, bend it, and sell it to end users. This chart shows the overall market sentiment. For ZEUS, whose margins are the price differential, these expectations (industrial activity) and steel price volatility are the core of their business. (344)
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is not a manufacturer, but a metalworking service center. They buy steel and aluminum wholesale, cut, process, and sell it to thousands of industrial customers. Their business is spread-based. This chart is a barometer of their margins. It likely reflects their ability to manage the difference in price between buying and selling metal in a highly cyclical industrial environment.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Metal black
Olympic Steel (ZEUS) is one of the largest metalworking service centers in the US (like Ryerson); the company doesn't produce metal, but buys, cuts, and processes it (steel and aluminum) for B2B clients. This aggregate metric evaluates companies. The graph shows the sector average. This benchmark: how does this service (intermediary) model (ZEUS) differentiate it from the average metalworker?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Olympic Steel is a metalworking service center (steel, aluminum), serving as an intermediary between factories and industry. This chart, which reflects the market average, provides a macro backdrop. It helps assess how ZEUS, a barometer of industrial demand and metal prices, compares to the overall macroeconomic situation.