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Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas (USNZY)
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Usiminas (USNZY) Price & Analysis

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USNZY Stock Chart & Stats

$1.25
-$0.04(-4.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.25
-$0.04(-4.15%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance-sheet FlexibilityManageable leverage (debt/equity ~0.32) and a sizable equity base, plus management noting a maintained net‑cash position, provide financial flexibility to fund capex and projects, absorb cyclical swings and prioritize deleveraging without immediate reliance on external markets.
Improved Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and free cash flow have strengthened materially (OCF ~BRL 3.1B; FCF ~BRL 1.9B, +61% TTM), creating internal funding for maintenance, efficiency projects and working capital. Strong FCF reduces reliance on external financing and supports durable investment in margin-enhancing initiatives.
Capex-driven Efficiency Gains (PCI)Completion of the PCI plant and coke retrofits will cut external coke needs and lift blast‑furnace efficiency, structurally lowering COGS per ton. These capital projects are multi-quarter drivers that should sustainably improve unit margins and reduce vulnerability to purchased coke market volatility.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilityProfitability has deteriorated sharply with EBITDA margin near 1.2% and persistent net losses (TTM net margin ~-11.7%). Continued negative returns and operating losses erode equity, constrain reinvestment capacity and require sustained operational improvement to restore durable earnings power.
Import Surge & Inventory OverhangA large and rapid rise in imports is creating an inventory overhang that depresses domestic apparent consumption and pricing power. Structural elevated import flows can keep utilization and margins pressured for several quarters, limiting the upside from domestic operational gains.
Input Cost & Freight PressureRising raw-material and logistics costs (slabs, coke, coal, freight) threaten to offset efficiency gains; management’s limited ability to fully pass these through leaves margin sustainability exposed. Cost volatility could erode cash conversion unless pricing or hedging mechanisms improve.

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USNZY FAQ

What was Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s price range in the past 12 months?
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas lowest stock price was $0.70 and its highest was $1.67 in the past 12 months.
    What is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s market cap?
    Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s market cap is $1.99B.
      When is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 79 days.
        How were Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s earnings last quarter?
        Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported $0.125 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.023 by $0.102.
          Is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas pay dividends?
            Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas pays a Annually dividend of $0.057 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas dividends here
              What is Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s EPS estimate?
              Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
                How many shares outstanding does Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas have?
                Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas has 547,752,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas reported an EPS of $0.125 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.023. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.115%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in USNZY
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Usiminas Stock Smart Score

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                      Technicals

                      SMA
                      Negative
                      20 days / 200 days
                      Momentum
                      -16.80%
                      12-Months-Change

                      Fundamentals

                      Return on Equity
                      -13.68%
                      Trailing 12-Months
                      Asset Growth
                      0.95%
                      Trailing 12-Months

                      Company Description

                      Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas

                      Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. manufactures and markets flat steel products in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Mining and Logistics, Steel Metallurgy, Steel Transformation, and Capital Assets. It extracts and process iron ore, such as pellet and sinter feed and, granulated iron ore; develops steel product solutions; and operates as a distribution center and trading company. The company manufactures and installs equipment for various industries; and engages in the provision of services related to road cargo transportation. It also offers stamped steel parts for the automobile industry; and products for the construction and capital goods industry, as well as engages in logistics business and produces hot-rolled galvanized steel sheets and coils. In addition, the company provides technology transfer services for steel industry; project management and services for civil construction and capital goods industry; road transportation of flat steel; hot-dip galvanizing services; and texturing and chrome plating of cylinders. Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

                      Usiminas (USNZY) Earnings & Revenues

                      USNZY Company Deck

                      USNZY Earnings Call

                      Q1 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The quarter showed a clear operational recovery in profitability with a 56% QoQ EBITDA increase, improved revenue per ton (~5%), export mix gains and positive cash generation. However, material headwinds remain: a sharp YoY/quarterly rise in imports creating inventory overhang, a 21% drop in mining volumes due to seasonal rains, declining steel sales volumes (~7% QoQ), and looming cost pressure from higher slabs, coke, coal and freight. Additionally, a substantial portion of net income improvement came from noncash FX/deferred tax effects tied to real appreciation. Management is focused on efficiency, prioritizing value over volume and progressing key projects (PCI, coke retrofits) that should support margins over time. Overall, the operational improvements are meaningful but balanced by significant external risks and some one-off accounting gains, leaving the tone cautious.View all USNZY earnings summaries
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                      0.31%99.31%
                      Insiders
                      0.31% Other Institutional Investors
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