Is FRD a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 36.2/100. It is ranked #2,892 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 10/100, Value 54/100, Momentum 38/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for FRD?

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 36.2 ranks it #2,892 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is FRD in?

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC operates in the Materials sector (Steel Works industry) with a market cap of $123 million. It is classified as a micro-cap stock.

Does FRD pay a dividend?

Yes, FRD pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.92%. The Materials sector average yield is 0.49%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $9.20 in annual dividend income.

What is FRD's P/E ratio?

FRD has a trailing P/E ratio of 13.43x. The Materials sector average is 26.5x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is FRD?

FRD's quality factor score is 10/100. Gross margin: 3.1%. ROE: 6.4% vs sector average 3.3%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is FRD valued compared to peers?

FRD's value factor score is 54/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 13.4x, EV/EBITDA 7.6x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is FRD's debt level?

FRD's debt-to-equity ratio is 119%. Sector average: 41%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

FRD has a beta of 0.49, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 67/100.

Does FRD have high short interest?

FRD's short interest factor score is 67/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

FRD Stock Analysis: Top Micro-Cap Reduce (Score 36.2/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
FRD	+1.10%	+6.09%	+3.51%	-10.69%	+20.87%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	+0.56%	+3.07%	+4.17%	+14.58%	-33.54%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+1.17%	+2.48%	+3.17%	-10.33%	-8.65%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.54%	+3.01%	-0.66%	-25.26%	+54.41%	-	-	-

Metric	FRD	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	13.4x	-49%
EV/EBITDA	7.6x	+26%
Price / Book	0.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	57	50	72	66	11.8x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$19.7B	VS
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	64	54.2x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$35.9B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	56	50	71	67	12.0x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.3B	VS
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.	54	50	54	73	41.2x	-3.3%	8.6%	-4.5%	11.0%	85.0x	$1.1B	VS
AA Alcoa Corp	54	50	61	71	18.7x	16.6%	10.0%	8.0%	3.1%	40.0x	$19.0B	VS
MEOH METHANEX CORP	53	34	76	72	24.6x	47.8%	19.1%	6.7%	-	149.0x	$4.6B	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	66	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	59	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	51	16.4x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$171M	VS
APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.	51	50	49	50	179.2x	2.4%	31.6%	2.2%	3.9%	114.0x	$64.4B	VS
FRD FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC	36	10	54	38	13.4x	6.4%	3.1%	1.4%	57.3%	119.0x	$123M

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.0%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.0%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	3.0%	4.4%	4.7%	2.4%	-1.3%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.0%
ROIC %	7.0%	2.2%	1.8%	15.2%	14.4%	28.0%	21.1%	-10.9%	8.3%	4.9%	-5.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

-0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

Net Margin %

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

-0.0%

FCF Margin %

3.0%

4.4%

4.7%

2.4%

-1.3%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

-0.1%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

-0.1%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.0%

ROIC %

7.0%

2.2%

1.8%

15.2%

14.4%

28.0%

21.1%

-10.9%

8.3%

4.9%

-5.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$549M	$445M	$516M	$548M	$285M	$126M	$142M	$187M	$121M	$78M	$82M	$108M
	—	$442M	—	$504M	$244M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$14M	$3M	—	$43M	$41M	$24M	$3M	$13M	$8M	-$192K	$5M	$5M
Gross Margin	3.1%	0.6%	---	7.9%	14.4%	18.7%	1.8%	6.9%	8.2%	-0.3%	5.8%	4.7%
	—	$16M	$21M	$22M	$12M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	$3M	$3M	—	—	$1M	$2M	$1M	$1M	$2M	$2M	$2M
Total Operating Expenses	—	-$258K	$492M	$22M	$13M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$13M	$3M	$25M	$21M	$28M	$16M	-$7M	$6M	$4M	-$4M	$23K	$625K
EBIT	$13M	$3M	$25M	$21M	$28M	$16M	-$7M	$6M	$4M	-$4M	$23K	$625K
EBITDA	$16M	$6M	$28M	$21M	$28M	$16M	-$5M	$8M	$7M	-$3M	$2M	$2M
Operating Margin	2.0%	0.7%	4.8%	3.9%	9.9%	12.5%	-4.8%	3.4%	4.7%	-5.4%	0.0%	0.6%
EBITDA Margin	3.0%	1.4%	5.3%	3.8%	9.9%	12.9%	-3.7%	4.1%	5.9%	-3.4%	2.1%	2.2%
	—	$3M	$3M	$2M	$255K	$25K	—	—	—	—	—	—
	—	$8M	$23M	$28M	$18M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$2M	$6M	$7M	$4M	$4M	-$2M	$2M	$1M	-$1M	$105K	$303K
	$9M	$6M	$17M	$21M	$14M	$11M	-$5M	$5M	$3M	-$3M	$294K	$382K
Net Margin	1.4%	1.4%	3.4%	3.9%	4.9%	9.1%	-3.7%	2.7%	3.3%	-3.5%	0.4%	0.4%
	$0.43	$0.87	$2.39	$2.91	$2.04	$1.63	$-0.75	$0.73	$0.39	$-0.39	$0.04	$0.06
Diluted EPS	$0.43	$0.87	$2.39	$2.91	$2.04	$1.63	$-0.75	$0.73	$0.39	$-0.39	$0.04	$0.06
Weighted Avg Basic	—	—	—	—	7M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	7M	7M	7M	7M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$549M

$445M

$516M

$548M

$285M

$126M

$142M

$187M

$121M

$78M

$82M

$108M

—

$442M

—

$504M

$244M

—

$14M

$3M

—

$43M

$41M

$24M

$3M

$13M

$8M

-$192K

$5M

Gross Margin

3.1%

0.6%

---

7.9%

14.4%

18.7%

1.8%

6.9%

8.2%

-0.3%

5.8%

4.7%

—

$16M

$21M

$22M

$12M

—

Depreciation

—

$3M

—

$1M

$2M

$1M

$2M

Total Operating Expenses

—

-$258K

$492M

$22M

$13M

—

$13M

$3M

$25M

$21M

$28M

$16M

-$7M

$6M

$4M

-$4M

$23K

$625K

EBIT

$13M

$3M

$25M

$21M

$28M

$16M

-$7M

$6M

$4M

-$4M

$23K

$625K

EBITDA

$16M

$6M

$28M

$21M

$28M

$16M

-$5M

$8M

$7M

-$3M

$2M

Operating Margin

2.0%

0.7%

4.8%

3.9%

9.9%

12.5%

-4.8%

3.4%

4.7%

-5.4%

0.0%

0.6%

EBITDA Margin

3.0%

1.4%

5.3%

3.8%

9.9%

12.9%

-3.7%

4.1%

5.9%

-3.4%

2.1%

2.2%

—

$3M

$2M

$255K

$25K

—

$8M

$23M

$28M

$18M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$2M

$6M

$7M

$4M

-$2M

$2M

$1M

-$1M

$105K

$303K

$9M

$6M

$17M

$21M

$14M

$11M

-$5M

$5M

$3M

-$3M

$294K

$382K

Net Margin

1.4%

3.4%

3.9%

4.9%

9.1%

-3.7%

2.7%

3.3%

-3.5%

0.4%

$0.43

$0.87

$2.39

$2.91

$2.04

$1.63

$-0.75

$0.73

$0.39

$-0.39

$0.04

$0.06

Diluted EPS

$0.43

$0.87

$2.39

$2.91

$2.04

$1.63

$-0.75

$0.73

$0.39

$-0.39

$0.04

$0.06

Weighted Avg Basic

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC Do?

Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in steel processing, pipe manufacturing and processing, and the steel and pipe distribution businesses the United States. It operates in two segments, Coil and Tubular. The Coil segment is involved in the conversion of steel coils into flat sheet and plate steel cut to customer specifications and reselling steel coils. This segment also processes customer-owned coils on a fee basis. The company sells coil products and processing services to approximately 200 customers located primarily in the midwestern, southwestern and southeastern regions of the United States. Its principal customers for these products and services are steel distributors and customers manufacturing steel products, such as steel buildings, railroad cars, barges, tanks and containers, trailers, component parts and other fabricated steel products. The Tubular segment manufactures line and oil country pipes, as well as pipes for structural applications. This segment sells its tubular products principally to steel and pipe distributors through its own sales force. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Longview, Texas. FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) is classified as a micro-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Steel Works industry. The company is led by CEO Michael J. Taylor and employs approximately 100 people, headquartered in LONGVIEW, Texas. With a market capitalization of $123M, FRD is one of the notable companies in the Materials sector.

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 36.2/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.FRD ranks #2,892 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC ranks #203 of 284 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

FRD Stock Price and 52-Week Range

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) currently trades at $18.30. The stock gained $0.20 (1.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for FRD is $24.37, which means the stock is currently trading -24.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $12.24, putting the stock 49.5% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 12K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is FRD Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) carries a value factor score of 54/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 13.43x, compared to the Materials sector average of 26.50x — a discount of 49%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.87x, versus the sector average of 2.83x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.22x, compared to 0.74x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, FRD trades at 7.57x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.01x for the sector.

Overall, FRD's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) earns a quality factor score of 10/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 6.4%, compared to the Materials sector average of 3.3%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 2.9% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC reports gross margins of 3.1%, compared to 29.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 2.0% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at 1.4%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Revenue growth is running at 57.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 1.8% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

FRD Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 119.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 41.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 3.59x, indicating strong short-term liquidity.

FRD has a beta of 0.49, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC is 67/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC reported revenue of $549M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43. Net income for the quarter was $9M. Gross margin was 3.1%. Operating income came in at $13M.

In Q3 2026, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC reported revenue of $168M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43. Net income for the quarter was $3M. Gross margin was 2.3%. Revenue grew 78.6% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $4M.

In Q2 2026, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC reported revenue of $152M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32. Net income for the quarter was $2M. Gross margin was 1.9%. Revenue grew 42.7% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $3M.

In Q1 2026, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC reported revenue of $135M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.71. Net income for the quarter was $5M. Gross margin was 5.2%. Revenue grew 17.7% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $7M.

Over the past 8 quarters, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $115M to $549M. Investors analyzing FRD stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

FRD Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.9%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in FRD stock would generate approximately $$92.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Materials sector average dividend yield of 0.5%, meaning FRD offers above-average income for its sector.

FRD Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) has a momentum factor score of 38/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 22/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 67/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

FRD vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) ranks #203 out of 284 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places FRD in the lower half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 56.6/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.6/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.6/100, LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. (LXU) with a score of 53.6/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.2/100.

Comparing FRD against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full FRD vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

FRD Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy FRD? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC suggests caution. The quality score of 10/100 flags below-average profitability. Momentum is weak at 38/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 67/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 36.2/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on FRD stock.

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