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Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US68162K1060
CUSIP
68162K106
Industry
Steel
IPO Date
Mar 10, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$562.88M
Enterprise Value
$847.76M
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
PE Ratio
40.82
PEG Ratio
0.06
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.90B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.57B
EBITDA (TTM)
$44.37M
Year Range
$26.32 - $52.65
ROA (TTM)
1.26%
ROE (TTM)
2.38%

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Olympic Steel, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Olympic Steel, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) has returned 11.86% so far this year and 54.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZEUS has returned 11.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Olympic Steel, Inc.

1D
0.00%
1M
0.00%
YTD
11.86%
6M
57.83%
1Y
54.03%
3Y*
-1.58%
5Y*
10.63%
10Y*
11.45%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 1994, ZEUS's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Jul 1996 with a return of +79.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -45.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, ZEUS closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 25, 1996 with a return of +70.4%, while the worst single day was Jun 28, 1996 at -40.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202612.40%-0.48%0.00%11.86%
20255.06%-3.63%-4.66%2.32%-8.06%10.51%-4.57%8.39%-9.24%21.51%5.11%10.47%32.92%
20241.32%0.65%4.43%-10.31%-17.98%-13.77%13.05%-20.58%-2.74%-8.00%17.84%-22.12%-50.20%
202331.75%18.97%-0.55%-10.80%-9.93%17.17%13.86%-3.84%5.03%-9.68%11.60%17.99%100.65%
2022-9.40%26.15%43.67%-10.74%-0.22%-24.64%15.46%-11.18%-13.34%19.29%29.29%-4.30%44.56%
20212.40%30.84%65.08%-1.36%23.13%-17.79%2.48%-9.43%-10.64%10.71%-24.47%15.48%76.88%

Benchmark Metrics

Olympic Steel, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.97%, beta of 1.13, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 11, 1994.

  • This stock participated in 143.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 131.23% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
17.97%
Beta
1.13
0.09
Upside Capture
131.23%
Downside Capture
143.35%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZEUS ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


ZEUS Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
ZEUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZEUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZEUS Omega Ratio Rank: 7777
Omega Ratio Rank
ZEUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 7878
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZEUS Martin Ratio Rank: 7878
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZEUSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.23

0.90

+0.33

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.06

1.39

+0.67

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.15

1.40

+0.75

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.66

6.61

-0.95

Explore ZEUS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Olympic Steel, Inc. provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.48$0.64$0.60$0.50$0.36$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08

Dividend yield

1.00%1.50%1.83%0.75%1.07%0.34%0.60%0.45%0.56%0.37%0.33%0.69%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Olympic Steel, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.64
2024$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.60
2023$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.50
2022$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.36
2021$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.08

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Olympic Steel, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.00%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Olympic Steel, Inc. has a payout ratio of 50.16%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Olympic Steel, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Olympic Steel, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Olympic Steel, Inc. was 93.67%, occurring on Oct 25, 2000. Recovery took 1046 trading sessions.

The current Olympic Steel, Inc. drawdown is 31.56%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.67%Aug 1, 19961070Oct 25, 20001046Dec 28, 20042116
-88.82%Jul 1, 20082973Apr 22, 2020948Jan 29, 20243921
-61.26%Apr 8, 2024380Oct 10, 2025
-55.82%Dec 29, 2004130Jul 5, 2005142Jan 26, 2006272
-52.38%Mar 16, 1994444Dec 15, 199597May 6, 1996541

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Olympic Steel, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Olympic Steel, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Steel industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ZEUS, comparing it with other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, ZEUS has a P/E ratio of 40.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ZEUS compared to other companies in the Steel industry. ZEUS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ZEUS relative to other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, ZEUS has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ZEUS in comparison with other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, ZEUS has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items