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FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4.41  +0.13 (+3.04%)

After market: 4.41 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GSM scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GSM was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While GSM is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GSM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GSM had positive earnings in the past year.
GSM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GSM reported negative net income in multiple 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 (-2.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -5.24%, GSM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.28%, GSM is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GSM is above the industry average of 11.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.35%) for GSM is well above the current ROIC(1.28%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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's Operating Margin of 1.46% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GSM outperforms 49.03% of its industry peers.
GSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.47%, GSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSM has grown nicely.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for GSM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
GSM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GSM outperforms 59.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC10.33%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.66, GSM is doing worse than 68.39% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that GSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GSM has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSM underperforms 66.45% of its industry peers.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.35% on average over the past years.
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

GSM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.51% yearly.
GSM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.69% yearly.
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 63.00, the valuation of GSM can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as GSM.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GSM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say GSM is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.82 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. GSM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63
Fwd PE 6.82
GSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.81
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)13.29
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 1.28%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, GSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, GSM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

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

GSM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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 (7/8/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 4.41 0 (0%)

4.41

+0.13 (+3.04%)

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-0.08%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap826.21M
Analysts76.67
Price Target8.16 (85.03%)
Short Float %2.86%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
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)-11.11%
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 63
Fwd PE 6.82
P/S 0.53
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.79
P/B 1.06
P/tB 1.41
EV/EBITDA 8.81
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY1.59%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY14.66%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY7.82%
SpS8.32
BVpS4.17
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)13.29
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
WACC10.33%
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