METALLUS INC (MTUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MTUS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8873991033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
MTUS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 152 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. MTUS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. MTUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MTUS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MTUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
MTUS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MTUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MTUS (0.12%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTUS's Return On Equity of 0.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTUS outperforms 54.61% of its industry peers.
MTUS's Return On Invested Capital of 0.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTUS outperforms 45.39% of its industry peers.
MTUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.69%. This is below the industry average of 8.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.12% | ||
| ROE | 0.19% | ||
| ROIC | 0.94% |
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)4.11%
ROE(3y)6.39%
ROE(5y)6.54%
ROIC(3y)4.69%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 0.12%, MTUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTUS has declined.
The Operating Margin of MTUS (0.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTUS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MTUS's Gross Margin of 9.01% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTUS is outperformed by 60.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTUS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.12% | ||
| GM | 9.01% |
OM growth 3Y-56.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-79.2%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-19.3%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTUS is destroying value.
MTUS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MTUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MTUS has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is not the best score and indicates that MTUS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MTUS has a Altman-Z score (2.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that MTUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MTUS (0.01) is better than 77.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC10.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that MTUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.09, MTUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MTUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that MTUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.31, MTUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MTUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -71.88%.
Measured over the past years, MTUS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -44.91% on average per year.
MTUS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -20.43%.
Measured over the past years, MTUS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.87%
EPS 3Y-44.91%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-122.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.46%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 66.63% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y50.48%
EPS Next 2Y66.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.35, the valuation of MTUS can be described as rather expensive.
MTUS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTUS is cheaper than 67.76% of the companies in the same industry.
MTUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.63.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.18, which indicates a correct valuation of MTUS.
MTUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTUS is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
MTUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MTUS indicates a rather cheap valuation: MTUS is cheaper than 90.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 MTUS's earnings are expected to grow with 66.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y66.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MTUS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:MTUS (4/22/2025, 2:25:51 PM)
13.15
+0.33 (+2.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.26%
Ins Owner Change10.25%
Market Cap553.75M
Analysts43.33
Price Target20.4 (55.13%)
Short Float %6.41%
Short Ratio6.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1315.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-2455.3%
Max EPS beat(2)-175.63%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-659.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-2455.3%
Max EPS beat(4)49.73%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-306.09%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-215.24%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-151.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.32%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.74 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.54
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)0.81
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)-0.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY7.28%
SpS25.74
BVpS16.4
TBVpS16.32
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.12% | ||
| ROE | 0.19% | ||
| ROCE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 0.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.32% | ||
| OM | 0.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.12% | ||
| GM | 9.01% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.01%
ROA(5y)4.11%
ROE(3y)6.39%
ROE(5y)6.54%
ROIC(3y)4.69%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.62%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)6.66%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.03%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-56.8%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-56.74%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-56.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-79.2%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-19.3%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
F-Score5
WACC10.4%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)85.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-71.87%
EPS 3Y-44.91%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-122.22%
EPS Next Y50.48%
EPS Next 2Y66.63%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.46%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.7%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-90.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-58.78%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year255.27%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-132.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-67.84%
OCF growth 3Y-41.07%
OCF growth 5YN/A