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FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4.89 USD
-0.04 (-0.81%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
4.89 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall GSM gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GSM against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. GSM may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. GSM 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

GSM had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year GSM had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GSM (-7.65%) is worse than 65.61% of its industry peers.
GSM has a Return On Equity of -14.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSM underperforms 66.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.65%
ROE -14.98%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

GSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.81%, GSM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSM has grown nicely.
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 32.81%
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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
GSM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSM Yearly Shares OutstandingGSM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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 10.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take GSM, 10.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GSM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.20) than 60.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that GSM is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, GSM is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 10.2
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.88%
GSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that GSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GSM's Current ratio of 1.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GSM is outperformed by 68.15% of its industry peers.
GSM has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that GSM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GSM has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 73.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.91
GSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GSM have decreased strongly by -181.82% in the last year.
The Revenue for GSM has decreased by -16.89% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-181.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-118.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-28.1%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GSM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.51% on average per year.
GSM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y-230.93%
EPS Next 2Y-35.85%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-21.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.9%
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 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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 44.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GSM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSM is on the same level as its industry peers.
GSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 44.01
GSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GSM.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSM is valued a bit cheaper than 72.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.92
EV/EBITDA 51.42
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 2Y-35.85%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%, GSM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, GSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GSM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.14%

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 2016 2018 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of GSM are negative and hence is the payout ratio. GSM will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-8.71%
EPS Next 2Y-35.85%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

FERROGLOBE PLC

NASDAQ:GSM (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 4.89 0 (0%)

4.89

-0.04 (-0.81%)

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 Owners59.46%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap916.14M
Revenue(TTM)1.37B
Net Income(TTM)-117.88M
Analysts76.67
Price Target6.12 (25.15%)
Short Float %5.55%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.14%
Yearly Dividend0.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-8.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-347.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-496.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-199.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-181.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-496.04%
Max EPS beat(4)48.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.44%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)13.77%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.28%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-400%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 44.01
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 43.92
P/OCF 10.43
P/B 1.16
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 51.42
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY2.27%
FCF(TTM)0.11
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)0.47
OCFY9.59%
SpS7.33
BVpS4.2
TBVpS3.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.65%
ROE -14.98%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.81%
FCFM 1.52%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 10.2
Debt/EBITDA 6.17
Cap/Depr 89.56%
Cap/Sales 4.88%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 459.64%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score3
WACC10.88%
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-230.93%
EPS Next 2Y-35.85%
EPS Next 3Y36.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.6%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%-28.1%
Revenue Next Year-21.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-144.35%
EBIT growth 3Y44.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-81.11%
EBIT Next 3Y39.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-89.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-67.33%
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 for GSM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of GSM stock?

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


How financially healthy is FERROGLOBE PLC?

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 -230.93% in the next year.