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FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GSM - GB00BYW6GV68 - Common Stock

4.43 USD
+0.24 (+5.73%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:36:03 PM
4.43 USD
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:36:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, GSM scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GSM was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GSM have multiple concerns. GSM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GSM has reported negative net income.
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.
GSM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of GSM (-5.19%) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -10.61%, GSM is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.19%
ROE -10.61%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)9.6%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)27.35%
ROE(5y)-13.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
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

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSM has grown nicely.
GSM has a Gross Margin of 33.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: GSM outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
GSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GSM does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.29%
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

GSM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for GSM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GSM has more shares outstanding
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of GSM is 23.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take GSM, 23.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSM (23.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GSM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GSM (0.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 23.94
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.58%
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

GSM has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that GSM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.56, GSM is doing worse than 72.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that GSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, GSM is doing worse than 70.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 0.98
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 -181.82%.
Looking at the last year, GSM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GSM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-181.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-118.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-28.1%

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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-197.26%
EPS Next 2Y29.74%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
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

GSM reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
GSM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.75.
GSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSM is cheaper than 85.06% 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 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.75
GSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 90.3
EV/EBITDA 14.67
GSM Per share dataGSM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as GSM's earnings are expected to grow with 36.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.74%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GSM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.63.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, GSM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.34%

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-11.71%
EPS Next 2Y29.74%
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

FERROGLOBE PLC

NASDAQ:GSM (11/28/2025, 7:36:03 PM)

After market: 4.43 0 (0%)

4.43

+0.24 (+5.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners60.11%
Inst Owner Change0.32%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap829.96M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-86.25M
Analysts76.67
Price Target6.12 (38.15%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.34%
Yearly Dividend0.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-11.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-22 2025-12-22 (0.014)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-288.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-496.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-80.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-139.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-496.04%
Max EPS beat(4)48.51%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.52%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)29.79%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.87%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.45%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-25%
PT rev (3m)-25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-88.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-192.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.75
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 90.3
P/OCF 10.61
P/B 1.02
P/tB 1.38
EV/EBITDA 14.67
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY10.26%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY1.11%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY9.42%
SpS7.98
BVpS4.34
TBVpS3.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.19%
ROE -10.61%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.29%
FCFM 0.61%
ROA(3y)9.6%
ROA(5y)0.65%
ROE(3y)27.35%
ROE(5y)-13.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)27.43%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 23.94
Debt/EBITDA 1.83
Cap/Depr 93.57%
Cap/Sales 4.62%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 128.92%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score2
WACC10.58%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-181.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-118.18%
EPS Next Y-197.26%
EPS Next 2Y29.74%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-28.1%
Revenue Next Year-11.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.42%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-108.11%
EBIT growth 3Y44.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-42.84%
EBIT Next 3Y39.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-96.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-76.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FERROGLOBE PLC / GSM FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GSM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GSM.


What is the valuation status of FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GSM stock?

FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) stock?

The financial health rating of FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) is expected to decline by -197.26% in the next year.