Sims (SMSMY)
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Sims
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$13.50
▲(8.70% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/02/26
Overall score is driven by mixed financial performance (thin/negative profitability and weakened free cash flow despite decent balance-sheet leverage) and weak technical momentum. These are partially offset by a more positive earnings-call outlook highlighting SLS/nonferrous strength, expansion plans, and strategic actions, while valuation remains constrained by losses (negative P/E) and a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
SLS (electronics repurposing) growth
Sims’ SLS unit is scaling higher‑margin electronics repurposing, with DDR4 price dynamics and a new 120,000 sq ft Ireland facility targeting ~1m repurposed units p.a. This creates durable service-led revenue and margin diversification away from volatile scrap commodity cycles.
Negative Factors
Negative profitability and weak margins
Persistently thin or negative bottom‑line results limit retained earnings and the firm's ability to self‑fund investments. Low EBIT and negative ROE indicate structural pressure on profitability that could persist if commodity spreads or operational efficiencies deteriorate.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
SLS (electronics repurposing) growth
Sims’ SLS unit is scaling higher‑margin electronics repurposing, with DDR4 price dynamics and a new 120,000 sq ft Ireland facility targeting ~1m repurposed units p.a. This creates durable service-led revenue and margin diversification away from volatile scrap commodity cycles.
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Sims (SMSMY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.69B
Dividend Yield1.08%
Average Volume (3M)81.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.11
Revenue Growth2.78%
EPS Growth72.91%
CountryUS
Employees3,887
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustrySteel
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding193,232,990
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume81
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.39
P/FCF Ratio28.08
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.91
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.63B
Sims Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sims Limited engages in buying, processing, and selling ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Turkey, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through six segments: North America Metals, Inves...
How the Company Makes Money
Sims primarily makes money by purchasing scrap metal and other end-of-life materials, processing them into standardized recycled commodity products, and selling those commodities into downstream manufacturing markets. The largest revenue stream ty...
Sims Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 16, 2026
(Q2-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Aug 25, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive operational and strategic progress story: SLS delivered an exceptional half driven by DDR4 repurposing and strong nonferrous markets materially supporting group revenue and margins; NAM and SA Recycling showed disciplined margin improvement and asset-led growth (including the accretive Tri-Coastal acquisition). Management also demonstrated cost discipline, capital recycling focus and returned capital via an interim dividend. Key risks include ANZ ferrous weakness driven by Chinese exports, working capital pressure from rising nonferrous prices and some statutory volatility from hedging and provisioning, but these were presented as manageable within the group’s strategic actions.Positive Updates
Strong SLS performance driven by DDR4 demand
SLS delivered an exceptionally strong first half driven by DDR4 price and demand dynamics: DDR4 memory prices rose over 450% year-on-year, repurposed units were up ~18%, SLS EBIT margin increased by 7.7 percentage points, and management expects continued strength with a new 120,000 sq ft Ireland facility (opening April) targeting ~1 million repurposed units p.a. over the next 2 years.
Negative Updates
ANZ ferrous market weakness and external headwinds
ANZ experienced subdued ferrous results due to elevated Chinese steel exports and weaker global ferrous pricing; ANZ exposed to export pressures and was impacted by a stronger AUD (from ~US$0.67 to ~US$0.71), which weighed on export parity and translation. Management expects ANZ recovery to depend on longer-term EAF capacity shifts (2027–2028).
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong SLS performance driven by DDR4 demand
SLS delivered an exceptionally strong first half driven by DDR4 price and demand dynamics: DDR4 memory prices rose over 450% year-on-year, repurposed units were up ~18%, SLS EBIT margin increased by 7.7 percentage points, and management expects continued strength with a new 120,000 sq ft Ireland facility (opening April) targeting ~1 million repurposed units p.a. over the next 2 years.
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Company Guidance
Company guidance highlighted SLS momentum with further SLS guidance to be given in March, Ireland expansion (120,000 sq ft) to open early April with meaningful EBIT by June/July and a target of ~1 million repurposed units p.a. over the next 2 years; group sustaining capital expected A$120–140m for FY, interim dividend A$0.14/sh (payable March, fully franked), debt facilities extended 12 months and net assets ~A$2.5bn; Tri‑Coastal adds >350,000 t optionality, bought at <4x post‑synergy EBITDA, combined annual EBITDA ~US$25m and ROIC >20%, and frees >US$100m of Houston land value; markets commentary: LME copper +13.5% YoY, aluminium +9.8% YoY, DDR4 prices +450% YoY, nonferrous now >40% of group revenue (from ~35%), repurposed units +~18%, metal sales revenue flat with volumes -2%, ferrous realized ~A$545/t (from ~A$570) while nonferrous rose ~A$4,100→~A$5,000/t; working capital rose ~A$200m (including A$72m broker deposits), UK receivable provision increased GBP30m, safety TRIFR at historical lows, and management expects continued benefit from U.S. tariffs and a domestic shred premium of ~$50/t.Sims Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
55
Neutral
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
Cash Flow
50
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 7.56B | 7.49B | 7.20B | 8.08B | 9.28B | 5.93B |
| Gross Profit | 1.23B | 2.15B | 1.04B | 844.30M | 1.15B | 852.20M |
| EBITDA | 319.94M | 345.10M | 381.00M | 523.00M | 491.90M | 230.60M |
| Net Income | -57.75M | -19.00M | -57.80M | 181.10M | 599.30M | 229.40M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.33B | 4.45B | 4.90B | 4.71B | 4.44B | 3.68B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 105.99M | 215.60M | 280.80M | 329.80M | 267.50M | 254.10M |
| Total Debt | 958.15M | 787.70M | 784.40M | 804.80M | 701.70M | 557.10M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.84B | 1.86B | 2.34B | 2.05B | 1.90B | 1.56B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.50B | 2.59B | 2.56B | 2.66B | 2.54B | 2.12B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -74.23M | 103.00M | -12.10M | 218.70M | 273.10M | 800.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 101.65M | 297.10M | 202.50M | 449.20M | 547.80M | 129.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -168.34M | -64.50M | -344.50M | -245.20M | -274.80M | -126.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -18.28M | -142.40M | -75.50M | -155.00M | -259.70M | 10.40M |
Sims Technical Analysis
Positive
12.42
Price Trends
14.20
Negative
13.00
Positive
11.30
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.28
Positive
52.94
Neutral
45.81
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SMSMY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 12.42 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.55, below the 50-day MA of 14.20, and above the 200-day MA of 11.30, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.28 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 52.94 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 45.81 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SMSMY.
Sims 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 | $5.19B | 61.64 | 6.07% | ― | -16.81% | -67.68% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
59 Neutral | $709.42M | -599.17 | -0.17% | ― | -3.42% | -134.99% | |
55 Neutral | $2.69B | -30.00 | -2.29% | 1.08% | 2.78% | 72.91% | |
50 Neutral | $1.70B | 49.75 | 10.97% | 1.78% | -0.75% | -13.51% | |
45 Neutral | $1.74B | -5.92 | -13.62% | ― | -5.79% | -5.30% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
SMSMY
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