FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:GSM - Nasdaq - GB00BYW6GV68 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall GSM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GSM against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. GSM has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GSM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GSM was profitable.
GSM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years GSM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years GSM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.60%, GSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.82%, GSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.
GSM has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.73%) than 64.94% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GSM is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.73%) for GSM is well below the 3 year average (16.35%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that GSM had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.6% | ||
| ROE | 2.82% | ||
| ROIC | 4.73% |
ROA(3y)9.6%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)27.35%
ROE(5y)-13.54%
ROIC(3y)16.35%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
GSM has a better Profit Margin (1.43%) than 62.99% of its industry peers.
GSM has a Operating Margin (4.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.52%, GSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
GSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.43% | ||
| GM | 37.52% |
OM growth 3Y48.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.96%
GM growth 5Y8.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GSM is still creating some value.
GSM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GSM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GSM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSM is 0.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GSM, only 0.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSM (0.83) is better than 88.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that GSM is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, GSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC10.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.82 indicates that GSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.82, GSM is not doing good in the industry: 61.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that GSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GSM has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSM underperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GSM have decreased strongly by -89.39% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the past year.
GSM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-89.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-21.61%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GSM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.51% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GSM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.74%
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 55.07 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GSM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GSM is on the same level as its industry peers.
GSM is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSM.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.50), we can say GSM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSM is cheaper than 90.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSM is valued cheaper than 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
GSM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GSM's earnings are expected to grow with 36.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)11.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.01, GSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, GSM is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
GSM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
41.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GSM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.46%
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
NASDAQ:GSM (5/19/2025, 11:36:07 AM)
3.855
+0.02 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.9%
Inst Owner Change3.24%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap719.46M
Analysts76.67
Price Target9.18 (138.13%)
Short Float %2.55%
Short Ratio2.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-31.93%
Max EPS beat(2)48.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)68.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-31.93%
Max EPS beat(4)157.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)105.29%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)82.27%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.46%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.99%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-210%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 55.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.53 |
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY1.82%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY16.77%
FCF(TTM)0.88
FCFY22.8%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY33.81%
SpS8.81
BVpS4.47
TBVpS3.84
PEG (NY)11.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.6% | ||
| ROE | 2.82% | ||
| ROCE | 7.93% | ||
| ROIC | 4.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.31% | ||
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.43% | ||
| GM | 37.52% | ||
| FCFM | 9.98% |
ROA(3y)9.6%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)27.35%
ROE(5y)-13.54%
ROIC(3y)16.35%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.72%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)24.26%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)27.43%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y35.44%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y37.53%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y48.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.96%
GM growth 5Y8.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 155.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 697.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC10.62%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)95.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.31%
Profit Quality(3y)296.03%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-89.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y4.74%
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-21.61%
Revenue Next Year-6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-63.45%
EBIT growth 3Y44.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.64%
EBIT Next 3Y37.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y78.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y36.38%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A