MESABI TRUST (MSB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MSB • US5906721015
Current stock price
32.38 USD
+1.21 (+3.88%)
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This MSB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MSB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MSB was profitable.
- In the past year MSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years MSB has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MSB has a better Return On Assets (66.19%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of MSB (81.61%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MSB has a Return On Invested Capital of 64.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 99.38% of its industry peers.
- MSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 152.08%. This is significantly above the industry average of 59.89%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (152.08%) for MSB is well above the current ROIC(64.47%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 66.19% | ||
| ROE | 81.61% | ||
| ROIC | 64.47% |
ROA(3y)66.81%
ROA(5y)86.02%
ROE(3y)178.92%
ROE(5y)180.43%
ROIC(3y)152.08%
ROIC(5y)151.27%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MSB (82.80%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MSB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MSB (82.80%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- MSB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 82.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 82.8% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-0.05%
OM growth 5Y0.34%
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y0.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. MSB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for MSB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MSB remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- MSB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- MSB has an Altman-Z score of 55.05. This indicates that MSB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MSB's Altman-Z score of 55.05 is amongst the best of the industry. MSB outperforms 88.13% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for MSB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 55.05 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- MSB has a Current Ratio of 5.29. This indicates that MSB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- MSB has a Current ratio of 5.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 5.29 indicates that MSB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MSB has a Quick ratio of 5.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 83.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.29 |
3. MSB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MSB have decreased strongly by -81.29% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MSB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.43% on average per year.
- MSB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -78.78%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 25.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.29%
EPS 3Y10.7%
EPS 5Y25.43%
EPS Q2Q%-96.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-78.78%
Revenue growth 3Y11.33%
Revenue growth 5Y25.25%
Sales Q2Q%-95.46%
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. MSB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MSB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MSB is valued a bit cheaper than 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- MSB is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MSB is valued cheaper than 88.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of MSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MSB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 20.38%, MSB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of MSB dropped by -20.95% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- MSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.09. MSB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- MSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 20.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MSB decreases each year by -16.67%.
- MSB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MSB has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.67%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- MSB pays out 535.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP535.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
MSB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MSB (4/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
32.38
+1.21 (+3.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners46.68%
Inst Owner Change0.51%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap424.83M
Revenue(TTM)20.79M
Net Income(TTM)17.21M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.95%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 20.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.67%
DP535.18%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 20.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.92 | ||
| P/B | 20.15 | ||
| P/tB | 20.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY4.56%
SpS1.58
BVpS1.61
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number6.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 66.19% | ||
| ROE | 81.61% | ||
| ROCE | 81.61% | ||
| ROIC | 64.47% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 82.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 82.8% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 93.26% |
ROA(3y)66.81%
ROA(5y)86.02%
ROE(3y)178.92%
ROE(5y)180.43%
ROIC(3y)152.08%
ROIC(5y)151.27%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)192.5%
ROCE(5y)191.48%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.05%
OM growth 5Y0.34%
PM growth 3Y-0.57%
PM growth 5Y0.13%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 55.05 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)146.22%
Profit Quality(5y)123.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-81.29%
EPS 3Y10.7%
EPS 5Y25.43%
EPS Q2Q%-96.47%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-78.78%
Revenue growth 3Y11.33%
Revenue growth 5Y25.25%
Sales Q2Q%-95.46%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-81.27%
EBIT growth 3Y11.27%
EBIT growth 5Y25.67%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y130.54%
FCF growth 3Y14.34%
FCF growth 5Y22.12%
OCF growth 1Y130.54%
OCF growth 3Y14.34%
OCF growth 5Y22.12%
MESABI TRUST / MSB Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MSB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MSB.
What is the valuation status of MESABI TRUST (MSB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MESABI TRUST (MSB). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is MESABI TRUST (MSB) stock?
MESABI TRUST (MSB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MSB stock?
The dividend rating of MESABI TRUST (MSB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 535.18%.