Aperam SA (APEMY)
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Aperam SA
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$40.00
▼(-3.26% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/08/26
The score is held back primarily by sharply weakened profitability and a stretched P/E driven by near-breakeven earnings, despite resilient (but softening) free cash flow. Technicals are supportive with a strong uptrend, and the earnings call adds moderate support via improving near-term EBITDA guidance and identifiable initiatives, but industry/timing uncertainties remain a key risk.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Aperam generates positive operating and free cash flow despite near‑breakeven accounting earnings. That durable cash generation funds capex, dividends and the Leadership Journey, reduces refinancing pressure and provides near‑term financial flexibility through a cyclical trough.
Negative Factors
Profitability deterioration
Multi‑year revenue decline and sharp margin compression left net income near zero. The cyclical and capital‑intensive nature of stainless steel means margins can remain depressed absent structural market recovery, constraining earnings power and returns in the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Aperam generates positive operating and free cash flow despite near‑breakeven accounting earnings. That durable cash generation funds capex, dividends and the Leadership Journey, reduces refinancing pressure and provides near‑term financial flexibility through a cyclical trough.
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Aperam SA (APEMY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.21B
Dividend Yield5.12%
Average Volume (3M)41.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)286.5
Beta (1Y)0.98
Revenue Growth-0.40%
EPS Growth-102.89%
CountryUS
Employees12,007
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustrySteel
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding78,036,690
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume41
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.98
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio9.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.64
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.49
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.97B
Aperam SA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aperam S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of stainless and specialty steel products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel; Services & Solutions; and Alloys & Specialties. ...
How the Company Makes Money
Aperam makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling stainless steel and specialty steel products. Its core revenue stream is product sales (typically priced per tonne), where realized revenue depends on shipment volumes, product mix (e.g., s...
Aperam SA Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 06, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a mix of constructive company-specific progress and near-term market headwinds. Highlights include clear CapEx and investment plans (EUR 200m CapEx in 2026 and EUR 160m site upgrades over 3 years), an articulated Leadership Journey expected to add ~EUR 150m EBITDA (including Universal synergies), a stronger Q1/Q2 EBITDA run-rate (EUR 100m quarterly in H1), improved Brazil performance (EUR ~75m EBITDA) and flexible spare EAF capacity with a 7%–10% potential utilization uplift. Lowlights are primarily market-driven: a Q4 import surge created an H1 inventory overhang, CBAM/trade defense timing and importer behaviors remain uncertain (despite a planned 1 July start), a ~EUR 300/tonne margin gap versus historic averages, and limited forward visibility due to short order books (2.5 months). On balance, company fundamentals, clear targets, capacity to ramp and diversification into alloys/specialties give meaningful upside potential, while the lowlights represent industry and timing risks that management is actively addressing.Positive Updates
Capacity Utilization and Upside Potential
Current European capacity utilization at Aperam is between 65% and 75%. Management expects a 7%–10% utilization lift from replacement of imports under trade defense measures, and notes flexible electric-arc-furnace (EAF) capacity that can be ramped quickly to capture this upside.
Negative Updates
Import Surge and Inventory Overhang
Significant surge of imports at the end of Q4 created an inventory overhang that is expected to depress demand/put pressure on the market into H1 2026 as distributors draw down stocks.
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Q4-2025 Updates
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Capacity Utilization and Upside Potential
Current European capacity utilization at Aperam is between 65% and 75%. Management expects a 7%–10% utilization lift from replacement of imports under trade defense measures, and notes flexible electric-arc-furnace (EAF) capacity that can be ramped quickly to capture this upside.
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Company Guidance
Management guidance: Q1 EBITDA is expected to be higher than Q4 with a ~EUR100m quarterly run‑rate across H1 2026 (slow start in Q1, ramp in Q2); normalized FY guidance is EUR700–800m (versus a prior ~EUR800m target), built from a 2025 baseline of EUR350m plus ~EUR150m from the Leadership Journey and ~EUR50m of announced investments (full effect by 2029), with the remaining EUR50–75m dependent on trade‑defense/CBAM recovery; CapEx is c. EUR200m in 2026 (including EUR160m of site upgrades over 3 years; continuity CapEx ~EUR150m); current capacity utilization is ~65–75% with safeguard measures expected to lift utilization 7–10%; Brazil delivered ~EUR75m EBITDA in 2025 (low cycle) and higher Brazilian duties (c.12.6%→25%) are expected to add mid‑single‑digit EUR EBITDA per quarter; A&S target ~EUR100m (+ ~EUR60m from Universal and ~EUR9m synergies) and R&R guidance remains around EUR80–85m; order books run ~2.5 months, Q4 import surge may create an H1 overhang, EU trade measures aim to start 1 July 2026, CBAM payments are retroactive to 2027, and nickel exposure is limited with fuel‑alloys positions fully hedged.Aperam SA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
59
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 6.08B | 6.25B | 6.59B | 8.16B | 5.10B |
| Gross Profit | 341.00M | 449.00M | 330.00M | 1.18B | 1.23B |
| EBITDA | 325.62M | 354.00M | 364.00M | 958.00M | 1.20B |
| Net Income | 9.00M | 231.00M | 203.00M | 625.00M | 968.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.17B | 5.84B | 6.21B | 6.26B | 5.91B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 324.86M | 216.00M | 443.00M | 457.00M | 524.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.30B | 760.00M | 934.00M | 925.00M | 990.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.96B | 2.47B | 2.76B | 2.87B | 2.96B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.19B | 3.35B | 3.44B | 3.38B | 2.94B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 273.75M | 125.00M | 170.00M | 346.00M | 398.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 405.34M | 280.00M | 471.00M | 642.00M | 550.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -565.75M | -155.00M | -303.00M | -297.00M | -183.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 267.99M | -336.00M | -152.00M | -419.00M | -197.00M |
Aperam SA Technical Analysis
Positive
41.35
Price Trends
44.16
Positive
41.76
Positive
36.92
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.24
Negative
59.51
Neutral
87.09
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For APEMY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 41.35 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 40.08, below the 50-day MA of 44.16, and above the 200-day MA of 36.92, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -0.24 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.09 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for APEMY.
Aperam SA Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $5.11B | 61.64 | 6.07% | ― | -16.81% | -67.68% | |
65 Neutral | $44.13B | 11.03 | 5.87% | 1.03% | -4.51% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $8.10B | 17.63 | 3.53% | 7.02% | -16.69% | 585.38% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | $7.27B | 21.86 | 11.88% | 1.02% | -1.61% | -81.36% | |
61 Neutral | $7.83B | 29.29 | 2.53% | 2.92% | -2.53% | -36.08% | |
54 Neutral | $3.21B | 286.54 | 0.28% | 5.12% | -0.40% | -102.89% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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