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FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GSM - Nasdaq - GB00BYW6GV68 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.575  +0.15 (+3.27%)

Fundamental Rating

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GSM gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. GSM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GSM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
GSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

GSM has a Return On Assets of -2.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GSM outperforms 44.81% of its industry peers.
GSM has a Return On Equity (-5.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GSM's Return On Invested Capital of 1.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GSM outperforms 49.35% of its industry peers.
GSM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.35%. This is above the industry average of 11.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.28%) 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 RankSector Rank
ROA -2.66%
ROE -5.24%
ROIC 1.28%
ROA(3y)9.6%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)27.35%
ROE(5y)-13.54%
ROIC(3y)16.35%
ROIC(5y)N/A
GSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

GSM has a Operating Margin (1.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GSM has a better Gross Margin (35.47%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
GSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.46%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.47%
OM growth 3Y48.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.96%
GM growth 5Y8.62%
GSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GSM is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GSM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GSM Yearly Shares OutstandingGSM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
GSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

GSM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, GSM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC10.39%
GSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that GSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GSM's Current ratio of 1.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GSM is outperformed by 67.53% of its industry peers.
GSM has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that GSM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.00, GSM is not doing good in the industry: 66.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1
GSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GSM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -89.39%.
Looking at the last year, GSM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.98% in the last 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%-3191.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-21.61%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.51% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
GSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 65.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GSM.
GSM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. GSM is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
GSM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.08.
GSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSM is cheaper than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
GSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 65.36
Fwd PE 7.08
GSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.85
GSM Per share dataGSM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GSM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GSM's earnings are expected to grow with 36.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)13.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.66, GSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, GSM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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
GSM Yearly Dividends per shareGSM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2018 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of GSM are negative and hence is the payout ratio. GSM will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-24.27%
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
GSM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGSM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

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FERROGLOBE PLC

NASDAQ:GSM (7/21/2025, 11:58:59 AM)

4.575

+0.15 (+3.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners55.18%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap857.13M
Analysts76.67
Price Target8.16 (78.36%)
Short Float %7.19%
Short Ratio5.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend0.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-24.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-18 2025-06-18 (0.014)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-80.02%
Max EPS beat(2)48.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)23.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-80.02%
Max EPS beat(4)157.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)92.32%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)73.99%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.98%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.36%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.66%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 65.36
Fwd PE 7.08
P/S 0.55
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 13.27
P/B 1.1
P/tB 1.46
EV/EBITDA 8.85
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY1.53%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY14.13%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY7.54%
SpS8.32
BVpS4.17
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)13.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.66%
ROE -5.24%
ROCE 2.14%
ROIC 1.28%
ROICexc 1.47%
ROICexgc 1.85%
OM 1.46%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.47%
FCFM N/A
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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.95
Cap/Depr 101.29%
Cap/Sales 4.83%
Interest Coverage 1.41
Cash Conversion 66.56%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score3
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC0.12
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%-3191.67%
EPS Next Y4.74%
EPS Next 2Y54.73%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.98%
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-87.41%
EBIT growth 3Y44.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.09%
EBIT Next 3Y39.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-102.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-86.37%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A