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MESABI TRUST (MSB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MSB - US5906721015

41.03 USD
+0.4 (+0.98%)
Last: 1/14/2026, 2:59:49 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MSB against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. MSB gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MSB is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MSB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
MSB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 66.19%, MSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MSB's Return On Equity of 81.61% is amongst the best of the industry. MSB outperforms 99.36% of its industry peers.
  • MSB has a better Return On Invested Capital (64.47%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MSB is significantly above the industry average of 10.34%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
MSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

  • MSB's Profit Margin of 82.80% is amongst the best of the industry. MSB outperforms 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 RankSector 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
MSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for MSB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • MSB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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.
MSB Yearly Shares OutstandingMSB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
MSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 70.22 indicates that MSB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 70.22, MSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 70.22
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 5.29 indicates that MSB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • MSB has a Current ratio of 5.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 82.17% of its industry peers.
  • MSB has a Quick Ratio of 5.29. This indicates that MSB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of MSB (5.29) is better than 82.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.29
Quick Ratio 5.29
MSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MSB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -81.29%.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue for MSB has decreased by -78.78% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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.
MSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MSB.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MSB is cheaper than 71.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. MSB is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.32
Fwd PE N/A
MSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MSB is valued cheaper than 82.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
MSB Per share dataMSB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MSB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 20.38%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, MSB pays a better dividend. On top of this MSB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.38%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MSB decreases each year by -16.67%.
  • MSB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
MSB Yearly Dividends per shareMSB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
MSB Dividend Payout.MSB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MESABI TRUST

NYSE:MSB (1/14/2026, 2:59:49 PM)

41.03

+0.4 (+0.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)12-11
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners45.36%
Inst Owner Change1.2%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap538.31M
Revenue(TTM)20.79M
Net Income(TTM)17.21M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio3.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.38%
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-16.67%
DP535.18%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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 RankSector Rank
PE 31.32
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 25.9
P/FCF 27.77
P/OCF 27.77
P/B 25.53
P/tB 25.53
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY3.6%
SpS1.58
BVpS1.61
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number6.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 70.22
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 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.


What is the profitability of MSB stock?

MESABI TRUST (MSB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MSB stock?

The financial health rating of MESABI TRUST (MSB) is 9 / 10.


Is the dividend of MESABI TRUST sustainable?

The dividend rating of MESABI TRUST (MSB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 535.18%.