FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GSM • GB00BYW6GV68
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This GSM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GSM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GSM had negative earnings in the past year.
- GSM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years GSM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- GSM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -12.01%, GSM is doing worse than 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -24.66%, GSM is doing worse than 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.01% | ||
| ROE | -24.66% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.9%
ROA(5y)1.9%
ROE(3y)-3.45%
ROE(5y)1.14%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- GSM has a Gross Margin of 30.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: GSM outperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
- GSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for GSM so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.08% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.88%
GM growth 5Y2.19%
2. GSM Health Analysis
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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- GSM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GSM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- GSM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- GSM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GSM outperforms 49.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- GSM has a Current Ratio of 1.66. 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 1.66, GSM is doing worse than 65.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.97, GSM is not doing good in the industry: 71.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. GSM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GSM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -233.33%.
- The Revenue for GSM has decreased by -18.79% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-233.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Sales Q2Q%-10.37%
3.2 Future
- GSM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 48.31% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GSM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y146.29%
EPS Next 2Y99.1%
EPS Next 3Y48.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.53%
Revenue Next 2Y21.63%
Revenue Next 3Y12.26%
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.
4. GSM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GSM reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.42, the valuation of GSM can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as GSM.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. GSM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GSM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as GSM's earnings are expected to grow with 48.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y99.1%
EPS Next 3Y48.31%
5. GSM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.40%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, GSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, GSM is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
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
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-6.12%
EPS Next 2Y99.1%
EPS Next 3Y48.31%
GSM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4.07
+0.09 (+2.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners60.09%
Inst Owner Change2.44%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap762.51M
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)-170.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target6.12 (50.37%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio2.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-6.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-23 2026-03-23 (0.015)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-108.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-199.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-18.81%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-198.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-496.04%
Max EPS beat(4)-18.81%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.98%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)12.08%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-21.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)35.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-125%
EPS NY rev (1m)50%
EPS NY rev (3m)50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY4.09%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY6.75%
SpS7.13
BVpS3.69
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.01% | ||
| ROE | -24.66% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.08% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.9%
ROA(5y)1.9%
ROE(3y)-3.45%
ROE(5y)1.14%
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)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.88%
GM growth 5Y2.19%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score3
WACC11.12%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)99%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-233.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-300%
EPS Next Y146.29%
EPS Next 2Y99.1%
EPS Next 3Y48.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Sales Q2Q%-10.37%
Revenue Next Year25.53%
Revenue Next 2Y21.63%
Revenue Next 3Y12.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-242.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year326.54%
EBIT Next 3Y75.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-107.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-78.84%
OCF growth 3Y-49.73%
OCF growth 5Y-19.72%
FERROGLOBE PLC / GSM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GSM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to GSM.
Can you provide the valuation status for FERROGLOBE PLC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) stock?
FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) is expected to grow by 146.29% in the next year.