ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) Fair Value 2026

ZKIN · Steel ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

2.6 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

WARN (40/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) trades at $1.15. QOC: 2.6/10. Value Trap Risk: 40/100 (WARN). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
ZKIN
Price
$1.15
Quality Score
2.6/10
Value Trap Risk
40/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: 1 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Value Trap score of 40 suggests caution despite apparent undervaluation

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give ZKIN?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($1.15)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Medium Conviction
 $0.69 -39.9%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $0.69. Trading at its current price of $1.15, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 1 of 1 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -39.9%.

What Do the Models Say About ZKIN?

1 of 13 models are currently active for ZKIN. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does ZKIN Rank in Steel?

Among 21 Steel stocks, ZKIN ranks #19 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 2.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 2.6 signals below-average fundamentals.

The Steel sector introduces analytical considerations specific to manufacturing company businesses. For ZK International Group Co., Ltd., metrics like working capital efficiency provide important context that general-purpose valuation models may underweight.

Is ZKIN a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ZKIN a score of 40/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for ZK International Group Co., Ltd.. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, ZK International Group Co., Ltd. scores 2.6 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a weak rating that exhibits fundamental weaknesses that warrant careful scrutiny. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every ZKIN valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across ZKIN's 1 active models, average confidence is 33%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Stock in 2026? →

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Which Similar Steel Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

10 related Steel stocks with 13-model coverage

MTArcelorMittal S.A.QOC 2.9HUDIHuadi International Group Co., Ltd.QOC 2.6LUDLuda Technology Group LimitedQOC 2.9HLPHongli Group Inc.QOC 2.2ASTLAlgoma Steel Group Inc.QOC 4.6MSBMesabi TrustQOC 8.7NUENucor CorporationQOC 8.3GGBGerdau S.A.QOC 7.1CLFCleveland-Cliffs Inc.QOC 6.3NWPXNWPX Infrastructure, Inc.QOC 8.5

Read investment analysis: MT · HUDI · LUD · HLP · ASTL · MSB · NUE · GGB · CLF · NWPX

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to ZKIN?

7 companies across all industries closest to ZKIN’s Quality of Company score of 2.6/10.

APWCAsia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation LimitedQOC 2.6DRTSAlpha Tau Medical Ltd.QOC 2.6KMDAKamada Ltd.QOC 2.6SNTGSentage Holdings Inc.QOC 2.6EGGEnigmatig LimitedQOC 2.6CMCLCaledonia Mining Corporation PlcQOC 2.6NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: APWC · DRTS · KMDA · SNTG · EGG · CMCL · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About ZK International Group Co., Ltd.’s Valuation?

What is ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN). The Quality of Company score is 2.6/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is ZKIN overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $1.15, 0 of 1 active models suggest ZKIN may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s business model in Steel.

What does a Quality of Company score of 2.6 mean for ZKIN?

ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s QOC of 2.6/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on ZKIN?

CirclFi analyzes ZKIN with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is ZKIN a value trap in 2026?

ZK International Group Co., Ltd.'s Value Trap score is 40/100 (WARN). This elevated score suggests the stock may look undervalued but faces deteriorating fundamentals — declining margins, rising debt, or shrinking revenue could make the apparent discount deceptive. Browse our ranked stock lists to compare value-trap scores across industries. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (ZKIN) a Quality of Company score of 2.6/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/ZKIN/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this ZKIN valuation
  • Financial statements: ZK International Group Co., Ltd. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001687451) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for ZKIN as of ; valuations recomputed .