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
- In the past year GSM has reported negative net income.
- In the past year GSM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of GSM (-12.01%) is worse than 67.30% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -24.66%, GSM is doing worse than 71.07% 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's Gross Margin of 30.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSM outperforms 65.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSM has grown nicely.
- 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.
- GSM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GSM has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GSM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.17, GSM is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.9%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.66, GSM is not doing good in the industry: 64.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 Quick ratio of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSM underperforms 71.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.97 |
3. GSM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GSM have decreased strongly by -233.33% in the last year.
- Looking at the last year, GSM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.79% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 48.31% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- GSM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.26% yearly.
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
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. GSM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GSM reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.92 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GSM.
- GSM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42, GSM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.92 |
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.
- GSM's earnings are expected to grow with 48.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y99.1%
EPS Next 3Y48.31%
5. GSM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%, GSM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- GSM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.14. GSM pays more dividend than 81.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, GSM is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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
- GSM has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-6.12%
EPS Next 2Y99.1%
EPS Next 3Y48.31%
GSM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
3.82
+0.08 (+2.14%)
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 Cap715.68M
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)-170.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target6.12 (60.21%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio2.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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)-125%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-125%
EPS NY rev (1m)50%
EPS NY rev (3m)50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.66%
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 | 22.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.27
OCFY7.19%
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
WACC10.9%
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.
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 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is FERROGLOBE PLC?
The financial health rating of FERROGLOBE PLC (GSM) is 1 / 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.