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Tubacex SA (ES:TUB)
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Tubacex

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Neutral 41 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
€2.50
▼(-25.60% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/06/26
The score is held down primarily by deteriorating financial performance and cash burn (negative operating and free cash flow in the last two years) alongside elevated leverage. Technical indicators also point to a bearish trend (below key moving averages with negative MACD). A high dividend yield provides some offset, but the negative P/E reflects loss-making fundamentals.
Positive Factors
Specialized tubular products & services
Tubacex’s core business of engineered tubular solutions and value-added processing targets demanding energy and industrial end-markets. This specialization supports higher, more stable margins when the company wins qualified vendor status, making revenue less commoditized and more resilient across cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
Two consecutive years of negative operating cash flow and mostly negative free cash flow reflect worsening working-capital and cash profitability. Persistent cash burn increases funding and liquidity risk, constrains reinvestment, and raises the probability of needing external financing or restructuring.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Specialized tubular products & services
Tubacex’s core business of engineered tubular solutions and value-added processing targets demanding energy and industrial end-markets. This specialization supports higher, more stable margins when the company wins qualified vendor status, making revenue less commoditized and more resilient across cycles.
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Tubacex (TUB) vs. iShares MSCI Spain ETF (EWP)

Tubacex Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Tubacex, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and sale of stainless steel and nickel tubes in Spain and internationally. The company provides seamless stainless steel tubes, including CRA OCTG tubing and casing; aeros...
How the Company Makes Money
Tubacex makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling seamless stainless steel and high-alloy tubes and tubular solutions to industrial customers. Its revenue model is largely project- and order-driven: customers (often in energy and process ...

Tubacex Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Weak financial profile: profitability deteriorated into a net loss in 2025 with compressed margins, leverage remains elevated for a cyclical steel business, and cash flow is the key risk with negative operating cash flow in 2024–2025 and mostly negative free cash flow outside 2022–2023.
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue719.26M767.54M852.39M714.71M341.86M
Gross Profit172.38M466.20M487.83M440.62M194.67M
EBITDA39.89M111.00M127.23M97.33M16.67M
Net Income-31.28M22.85M36.33M20.23M-32.21M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.22B1.33B1.21B1.16B1.04B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments156.75M236.39M179.01M176.85M157.99M
Total Debt525.08M517.37M507.13M501.23M526.33M
Total Liabilities822.94M850.56M917.82M883.69M792.60M
Stockholders Equity292.31M378.03M240.04M221.48M197.41M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-64.63M-121.94M28.22M60.82M-50.66M
Operating Cash Flow-12.05M-34.98M91.15M87.61M-23.93M
Investing Cash Flow-54.27M-85.63M-60.98M-22.43M-6.64M
Financing Cash Flow-10.33M183.89M-35.12M-38.10M11.05M

Tubacex Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price3.36
Price Trends
50DMA
3.17
Positive
100DMA
3.28
Positive
200DMA
3.45
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
0.06
Negative
RSI
63.83
Neutral
STOCH
91.96
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ES:TUB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3.36 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.04, above the 50-day MA of 3.17, and below the 200-day MA of 3.45, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.83 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.96 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ES:TUB.

Tubacex Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
58
Neutral
€3.15B-78.76-0.23%4.82%6.79%-117.82%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
41
Neutral
€342.14M-13.10-9.86%6.29%-6.29%-235.78%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ES:TUB
Tubacex
2.90
-0.58
-16.64%
ES:ACX
Acerinox
13.29
3.77
39.57%
ES:TRG
Tubos Reunidos
0.14
-0.43
-75.17%

Tubacex Corporate Events

Tubacex Shareholders Narrow Syndication Pact to Single Board Appointment
Feb 26, 2026
Spanish shareholders Corporación JM Aristrain and Torre Rioja-Madrid SOCIMI have amended their shareholders’ agreement regarding their stakes in Tubacex, S.A. The addendum clarifies that their share syndication is strictly limited to co...
Tubacex Updates Board Regulations to Align with Good Governance Code
Feb 25, 2026
Tubacex has formalized a set of Board of Directors Regulations that define how the board and its committees are organized, how they operate, and what standards of conduct apply to directors, the non‑director secretary, and senior managers. T...
Tubacex Sets Date for Release of 2025 Annual Results and Investor Webcast
Feb 5, 2026
Tubacex has announced that it will release its 2025 annual results on February 27, 2026, before the opening of financial markets, and will present the figures to investors and analysts via a webcast later that morning. The scheduled disclosure und...
Tubacex Sets Date for Release of 2025 Annual Results
Feb 4, 2026
Tubacex has notified the market that it will publish its 2025 annual results on Friday, 27 February 2026, before the opening of financial markets, and will present the figures to investors and analysts via a webcast later that morning. The schedul...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 06, 2026