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Ferroglobe PLC

Ferroglobe PLC

GSM
$4.28USD↓-4.04%-0.18 today

MARKET CAP

799.8M

P/E (TTM)

13.0x

FWD P/E

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DAY RANGE

$4 – $5

52W RANGE

$3
$6

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GSM remains entrenched in a high-confidence Stage 4 Decline on the 1-year chart, reinforced by a decisive support failure and persistent lower highs/lower lows. The long-term trend is sideways but favors the downside given the lack of upward momentum. Short-term price is extreme oversold and extended below declining EMAs, creating timing uncertainty for fresh execution. Medium-term bearish structure remains intact, so a deferred sell approach into any relief rally toward the short-term EMAs is advised.

  • ↑Q2 revenue grew 9% QoQ to $379M, shipments +7%.
  • ↑Silicon metal sales jumped 34%, raising volumes to 41,000 tons.
  • ↓Negative profitability score signals weak margin reinvestment capacity.
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Bearish

Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) is a prominent manufacturer in the silicon and manganese alloy market, servicing essential industries such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and chemicals. With its innovative approach and strong vertical integration, Ferroglobe has established itself as a significant player in critical materials, focusing on optimizing costs and enhancing production capabilities. The company's strategic initiatives reflect its commitment to expanding into high-demand segments like magnesium and strengthening partnerships, particularly in the electric vehicle battery sector.

Bull says

  • ↑Q2 revenue grew 9% QoQ to $379M, shipments +7%.
  • ↑Silicon metal sales jumped 34%, raising volumes to 41,000 tons.
  • ↑Free cash flow swung from -$16M to +$20M, boosting liquidity.
  • ↑Adjusted EBITDA rose to $13M, margin expanded to 3.5%.
  • ↑Pursuing magnesium and gallium expansions to diversify output.
  • ↑Potential EU probe into imports could protect domestic pricing.

Bear says

  • ↓Negative profitability score signals weak margin reinvestment capacity.
  • ↓Unfair Chinese and Angolan imports keep pricing under strain.
  • ↓Management warns of stagnant revenue growth; growth score is negative.
  • ↓Venezuela restart hinges on U.S. permit delays and political risk.
  • ↓Momentum downtrend and high short interest reflect investor caution.
  • ↓Operational costs rising, and steel recovery remains uncertain.

Earnings Call · Q1 2024 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 05-09-2025neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • we successfully restarted operations in France with all furnaces and in efficiency. In addition to France, we are currently running all three silicon metal furnaces in [indiscernible] and an additional [indiscernible] in both due to competitive energy prices in Spain, resulting from strong renewable energy generation.
  • We are on track to begin mining in the third quarter. This was a strategic purchase that will provide a competitive advantage as demand begins to materialize.
  • This investment will allow us to meet the significant growth opportunity ahead of us in solar and EV batteries. Strategically, we continue to position the Company to take advantage of big secular trends occurring in the market.

Bear points

  • we are adjusting our guidance to reflect a stronger pricing environment.
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined $6 million to $16 million, a 28% decline over the previous quarter. The decline in EBITDA was primarily driven by lower realized prices, which were down 6% in the quarter.
  • The silicon metal outlook is quite different in North America compared to Europe where demand remains quite weak with prices being impacted by incremental imports from China and easy supply tightness.
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