(GSM) Ferroglobe - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United Kingdom • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: GB00BYW6GV68

Silicon Metal, Ferroalloys, Silicon Chemicals

GSM EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of GSM over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.2830031492062, "2020-06": -0.071531544306191, "2020-09": -0.27935555148558, "2020-12": -0.49250274722029, "2021-03": -0.39802470302615, "2021-06": 0.011281881652471, "2021-09": -0.5370950074785, "2021-12": 0.27279717053668, "2022-03": 0.80157278227624, "2022-06": 0.98294773467418, "2022-09": 0.51696055070162, "2022-12": 0.1106950941048, "2023-03": 0.1106950941048, "2023-06": 0.16778318802781, "2023-09": 0.21457925481943, "2023-12": -0.034427695452223, "2024-03": -0.010770139469049, "2024-06": 0.18261206454248, "2024-09": 0.098816658175458, "2024-12": -0.24687353779404, "2025-03": -0.35550350787132, "2025-06": -0.055548468709804,

GSM Revenue

Revenue of GSM over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 311.223, 2020-06: 250.004, 2020-09: 262.673, 2020-12: 320.535, 2021-03: 361.39, 2021-06: 418.538, 2021-09: 429.21, 2021-12: 569.771, 2022-03: 715.265, 2022-06: 840.808, 2022-09: 593.218, 2022-12: 400.868, 2023-03: 400.868, 2023-06: 456.441, 2023-09: 416.81, 2023-12: 375.951, 2024-03: 391.854, 2024-06: 451.048, 2024-09: 433.533, 2024-12: 367.505, 2025-03: 307.179, 2025-06: 386.862,

Description: GSM Ferroglobe

Ferroglobe PLC is a leading global producer of silicon metal and silicon and manganese-based ferroalloys, serving a diverse range of industries including aluminum, steel, and electronics. The companys products are used in various applications, from personal care items and construction materials to healthcare products and renewable energy technologies. With a presence in the United States, Europe, and internationally, Ferroglobe PLC has established itself as a key player in the global metallurgical industry.

The companys product portfolio includes silicomanganese, ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, and calcium silicon, which are used in steel production, as well as foundry products such as nodularizers and inoculants. Additionally, Ferroglobe PLC produces silica fume, a by-product of its electrometallurgical process, and operates quartz mines, low-ash metallurgical coal mines, and a charcoal production facility. This diversified production base enables the company to supply a wide range of customers, including silicone chemical producers, aluminum and steel manufacturers, and concrete producers.

From a technical analysis perspective, Ferroglobe PLCs stock (GSM) is currently trading at $3.70, with a 20-day SMA of $3.85 and a 50-day SMA of $3.69. The stocks ATR is 0.17, indicating a daily price volatility of 4.60%. Given the current price action and the fact that the stock is trading below its 200-day SMA of $3.96, it may be approaching a buying opportunity. Furthermore, the P/E Forward of 9.17 suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

Considering the fundamental data, Ferroglobe PLCs Market Cap stands at $780.10M USD, and the company has a negative RoE of -7.51%. However, the P/E Forward suggests that investors are expecting a recovery in earnings. By combining the technical and fundamental analysis, we can forecast that Ferroglobe PLCs stock may experience a short-term bounce, potentially reaching $4.20, driven by a combination of oversold conditions and expected improvements in earnings. However, this forecast is contingent on the companys ability to address its current operational challenges and capitalize on the growing demand for its products in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

GSM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 786m
Sub-Industry Diversified Metals & Mining
IPO / Inception 2009-07-30

GSM Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 22.7%
Fundamental 27.1%
Dividend Rating 57.0%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -18.5%
Analyst Rating 4.0 of 5

GSM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.67%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.47%
Annual Growth 5y %
Payout Consistency 55.3%
Payout Ratio 7.6%

GSM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 58.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -33.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -9.1%
CAGR 5y 54.78%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.81
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.34
Alpha -16.61
Beta 0.585
Volatility 52.56%
Current Volume 611.5k
Average Volume 20d 1386.7k
Stop Loss 3.8 (-8%)
Signal -1.18

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0

Net Income (-104.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 89.7m TTM)
FCFTA 0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -15.16pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 20.95% (prev 21.28%; Δ -0.33pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 76.3m > Net Income -104.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (84.5m) to EBITDA (29.8m) ratio: 2.83 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.56 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (188.1m) change vs 12m ago -1.50% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 25.03% (prev 35.56%; Δ -10.53pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 89.75% (prev 97.91%; Δ -8.15pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -3.66 (EBITDA TTM 29.8m / Interest Expense TTM 12.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 1.87

(A) 0.19 = (Total Current Assets 872.0m - Total Current Liabilities 558.8m) / Total Assets 1.66b
(B) 0.01 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 23.5m / Total Assets 1.66b
(C) -0.03 = EBIT TTM -43.9m / Avg Total Assets 1.67b
(D) 0.73 = Book Value of Equity 616.5m / Total Liabilities 848.2m
Total Rating: 1.87 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 27.08

1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0
2. FCF Yield 1.04% = 0.52
3. FCF Margin 0.55% = 0.14
4. Debt/Equity 0.19 = 2.48
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.21 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -25.25% = -12.50
7. RoE -13.54% = -2.26
8. Rev. Trend -61.87% = -3.09
9. Rev. CAGR -13.28% = -2.21
10. EPS Trend data missing
11. EPS CAGR -28.21% = -2.50

What is the price of GSM shares?

As of August 21, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 4.13 with a total of 611,484 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.59%, over one month by -9.63%, over three months by +7.94% and over the past year by -5.72%.

Is Ferroglobe a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 27.08 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GSM is around 3.59 USD . This means that GSM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -13.08%.

Is GSM a buy, sell or hold?

Ferroglobe has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy GSM.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the GSM price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 8 93.7%
Analysts Target Price 8 93.7%
ValueRay Target Price 4 -4.4%

Last update: 2025-08-19 02:48

GSM Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 785.7m (785.7m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 148.1m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 5.9296
P/E Forward = 9.1743
P/S = 0.5255
P/B = 1.1242
P/EG = 9.51
Beta = 1.621
Revenue TTM = 1.50b USD
EBIT TTM = -43.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 29.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 45.9m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 109.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 155.2m USD (Calculated: Short Term 109.2m + Long Term 45.9m)
Net Debt = 84.5m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 792.8m USD (785.7m + Debt 155.2m - CCE 148.1m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -3.66 (Ebit TTM -43.9m / Interest Expense TTM 12.0m)
FCF Yield = 1.04% (FCF TTM 8.28m / Enterprise Value 792.8m)
FCF Margin = 0.55% (FCF TTM 8.28m / Revenue TTM 1.50b)
Net Margin = -6.99% (Net Income TTM -104.5m / Revenue TTM 1.50b)
Gross Margin = 25.03% ((Revenue TTM 1.50b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.12b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.29 (Enterprise Value 792.8m / Book Value Of Equity 616.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.20% (Interest Expense 4.97m / Debt 155.2m)
Taxrate = 43.86% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 16.3m / 37.1m)
NOPAT = -43.9m (EBIT -43.9m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 1.56 (Total Current Assets 872.0m / Total Current Liabilities 558.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.19 (Debt 155.2m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 812.6m)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.21 (Net Debt 84.5m / EBITDA 29.8m)
Debt / FCF = 18.75 (Debt 155.2m / FCF TTM 8.28m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 772.4m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -6.29% (Net Income -104.5m, Total Assets 1.66b )
RoE = -13.54% (Net Income TTM -104.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 772.4m)
RoCE = -5.37% (Ebit -43.9m / (Equity 772.4m + L.T.Debt 45.9m))
RoIC = -18.13% (NOPAT -43.9m / Invested Capital 242.3m)
WACC = 7.12% (E(785.7m)/V(940.9m) * Re(8.17%)) + (D(155.2m)/V(940.9m) * Rd(3.20%) * (1-Tc(0.44)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -50.0 | Cagr: -0.05%
Discount Rate = 8.17% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.21% ; FCFE base≈109.6m ; Y1≈98.9m ; Y5≈85.3m
Fair Price DCF = 8.07 (DCF Value 1.51b / Shares Outstanding 186.6m; 5y FCF grow -12.20% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -61.87 | Revenue CAGR: -13.28%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 9.23%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: -28.21%
EPS Growth Correlation: 46.28%

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