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MESABI TRUST (MSB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MSB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5906721015 - Currency: USD

27.42  -0.49 (-1.76%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, MSB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MSB was compared to 152 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. MSB gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MSB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MSB had positive earnings in the past year.
MSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MSB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MSB had a positive operating cash flow.
MSB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSB 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 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MSB (91.29%) is better than 99.34% of its industry peers.
MSB has a better Return On Equity (96.41%) than 99.34% of its industry peers.
MSB has a better Return On Invested Capital (76.16%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
MSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 102.73%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (102.73%) for MSB is well above the current ROIC(76.16%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 91.29%
ROE 96.41%
ROIC 76.16%
ROA(3y)78.76%
ROA(5y)93.1%
ROE(3y)120.09%
ROE(5y)151.28%
ROIC(3y)102.73%
ROIC(5y)126.87%
MSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500 1K 1.5K

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 93.80%, MSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MSB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 93.80%, MSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MSB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 93.8%
PM (TTM) 93.8%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.71%
PM growth 3Y-2.73%
PM growth 5Y-2.93%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for MSB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MSB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MSB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
MSB Yearly Shares OutstandingMSB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
MSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 47.58 indicates that MSB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MSB has a Altman-Z score of 47.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 92.76% of its industry peers.
MSB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 47.58
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

MSB has a Current Ratio of 18.84. This indicates that MSB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MSB has a Current ratio of 18.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. MSB outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 18.84 indicates that MSB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MSB (18.84) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 18.84
Quick Ratio 18.84
MSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 715.12%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, MSB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -16.05% on average per year.
MSB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 577.44%.
Measured over the past years, MSB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -13.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)715.12%
EPS 3Y-6.67%
EPS 5Y-16.05%
EPS Q2Q%1825.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)577.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.53%
Sales Q2Q%1513.6%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
MSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.91, the valuation of MSB can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MSB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.91
Fwd PE N/A
MSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

MSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MSB is cheaper than 98.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.99
EV/EBITDA N/A
MSB Per share dataMSB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of MSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 20.38%, MSB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, MSB pays a better dividend. On top of this MSB pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, MSB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of MSB decreases each year by -33.98%.
MSB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of MSB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MSB Yearly Dividends per shareMSB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

18.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MSB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of MSB has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP18.7%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
MSB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
MSB Dividend Payout.MSB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MESABI TRUST

NYSE:MSB (4/24/2025, 5:32:47 PM)

27.42

-0.49 (-1.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)04-22 2025-04-22
Earnings (Next)06-11 2025-06-11
Inst Owners46.38%
Inst Owner Change0.51%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap359.75M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.42%
Short Ratio5.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.38%
Yearly Dividend0.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.98%
DP18.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-30 2025-04-30 (0.56)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.91
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.67
P/FCF 3.99
P/OCF 3.99
P/B 3.77
P/tB 3.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)7.01
EY25.57%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)6.87
FCFY25.07%
OCF(TTM)6.87
OCFY25.07%
SpS7.47
BVpS7.27
TBVpS7.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 91.29%
ROE 96.41%
ROCE 96.41%
ROIC 76.16%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 93.8%
PM (TTM) 93.8%
GM N/A
FCFM 92.05%
ROA(3y)78.76%
ROA(5y)93.1%
ROE(3y)120.09%
ROE(5y)151.28%
ROIC(3y)102.73%
ROIC(5y)126.87%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)130.04%
ROCE(5y)160.6%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.71%
PM growth 3Y-2.73%
PM growth 5Y-2.93%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 98.13%
Current Ratio 18.84
Quick Ratio 18.84
Altman-Z 47.58
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)143.11%
Profit Quality(5y)126.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)715.12%
EPS 3Y-6.67%
EPS 5Y-16.05%
EPS Q2Q%1825.81%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)577.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.53%
Sales Q2Q%1513.6%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y714.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y158.4%
FCF growth 3Y-11.13%
FCF growth 5Y-20.33%
OCF growth 1Y158.4%
OCF growth 3Y-11.13%
OCF growth 5Y-20.33%