METALLUS INC (MTUS)
US8873991033 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, MTUS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MTUS was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MTUS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MTUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MTUS reported negative net income in multiple years.
MTUS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MTUS has a better Return On Assets (2.12%) than 63.51% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 3.37%, MTUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.49% of the companies in the same industry.
MTUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTUS outperforms 51.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTUS is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.32%) for MTUS is well above the current ROIC(2.89%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.12% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROIC | 2.89% |
ROA(3y)8.89%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)14.9%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.05%, MTUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.26%, MTUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of MTUS (10.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTUS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 10.94% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y93.89%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for MTUS has been reduced compared to 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 2.34. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.34, MTUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.30% of the companies in the same industry.
MTUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MTUS's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.37 is amongst the best of the industry. MTUS outperforms 90.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that MTUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
MTUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTUS outperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC11.33%
2.3 Liquidity
MTUS has a Current Ratio of 2.64. This indicates that MTUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.64, MTUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.43% of the companies in the same industry.
MTUS has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that MTUS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MTUS has a Quick ratio (1.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MTUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.88%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.00% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.44% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MTUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y39%
EPS Q2Q%-117.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y17.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-35.86%
3.2 Future
MTUS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-66.71%
EPS Next 2Y-24.37%
EPS Next 3Y-4.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.86%
Revenue Next 3Y21.91%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.02, which indicates a correct valuation of MTUS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTUS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. MTUS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.51, which indicates a correct valuation of MTUS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. MTUS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTUS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MTUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTUS is cheaper than 79.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as MTUS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-24.37%
EPS Next 3Y-4.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for MTUS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
METALLUS INC
NYSE:MTUS (1/3/2025, 8:04:01 PM)
After market: 13.74 0 (0%)13.74
+0.05 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners3.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap583.81M
Analysts43.33
Price Target20.4 (48.47%)
Short Float %6.74%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/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)-115.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-175.63%
Max EPS beat(2)-55.44%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-38.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-175.63%
Max EPS beat(4)49.73%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.43%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.08%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-16.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.62%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-99.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY7.13%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY6.17%
OCF(TTM)2.37
OCFY17.21%
SpS27.57
BVpS16.77
TBVpS16.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.12% | ||
| ROE | 3.37% | ||
| ROCE | 4.22% | ||
| ROIC | 2.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.02% | ||
| OM | 3.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.05% | ||
| GM | 10.94% | ||
| FCFM | 3.07% |
ROA(3y)8.89%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)14.9%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)7.32%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.21%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.29%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.88%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 3Y93.89%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 150% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
F-Score6
WACC11.33%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)52.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)126.4%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y39%
EPS Q2Q%-117.31%
EPS Next Y-66.71%
EPS Next 2Y-24.37%
EPS Next 3Y-4.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y17.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-35.86%
Revenue Next Year-20.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.86%
Revenue Next 3Y21.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y92.63%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-23.87%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.38%
FCF growth 3Y-22.22%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-6.84%
OCF growth 3Y-10.28%
OCF growth 5YN/A