MESABI TRUST (MSB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MSB - US5906721015
39.73 USD
-1.01 (-2.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to MSB. MSB was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. MSB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. MSB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MSB was profitable.
In the past year MSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
MSB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MSB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Equity of 81.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 99.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 64.47%, MSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 152.08%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 82.80%, MSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MSB has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of MSB (82.80%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MSB has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, MSB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
2.2 Solvency
MSB has an Altman-Z score of 70.39. This indicates that MSB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MSB has a Altman-Z score of 70.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 91.72% of its industry peers.
MSB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 70.39 |
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.
The Current ratio of MSB (5.29) is better than 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.
MSB has a better Quick ratio (5.29) than 82.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.29 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MSB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -78.78%.
Measured over the past years, MSB shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.25% on average per year.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MSB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.33.
71.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MSB indicates a rather cheap valuation: MSB is cheaper than 81.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.89 | ||
| 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)1.19
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 0.99, MSB pays a better dividend. On top of this MSB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MSB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
535.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MSB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP535.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:MSB (1/7/2026, 4:15:00 PM)
39.73
-1.01 (-2.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.36%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap521.26M
Revenue(TTM)20.79M
Net Income(TTM)17.21M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio3.03
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-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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 25.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.89 | ||
| P/B | 24.72 | ||
| P/tB | 24.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)1.48
OCFY3.72%
SpS1.58
BVpS1.61
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.19
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 | 70.39 |
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%.