Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Key Points

• Six analysts give Aperam an average rating of Moderate Buy, split evenly with three holds and three buys; recent analyst moves include a Jefferies upgrade to buy and an Oddo Bhf downgrade to neutral.
• In its latest quarter Aperam reported EPS of $0.46, beating estimates by $0.13 while revenue of $1.58 billion missed the $1.69 billion consensus, and analysts forecast full-year EPS of about 1.83.
• Shares trade near $48.86 with a market cap of $3.58 billion and a high valuation (P/E ~305.37); the 12‑month range is $28.95–$54.50 with 50/200‑day moving averages of $44.64/$41.57.

Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY - Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the six research firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company.

Several research analysts have commented on APEMY shares. Oddo Bhf downgraded Aperam to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Aperam in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Zacks Research downgraded Aperam from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Citigroup reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Aperam in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised Aperam from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th.

Aperam Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS APEMY opened at $48.86 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 3.15, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company has a market cap of $3.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 305.37 and a beta of 1.18. Aperam has a 12 month low of $28.95 and a 12 month high of $54.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $44.64 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $41.57.

Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $1.58 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.69 billion. Aperam had a return on equity of 1.05% and a net margin of 0.17%. As a group, analysts forecast that Aperam will post 1.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Aperam Company Profile

Aperam is a global stainless, electrical and specialty steel producer with headquarters in Luxembourg. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products that serve markets such as automotive, household appliances, construction, energy and mechanical industries. Aperam operates an integrated value chain that spans mining, steelmaking, finishing and distribution, enabling it to control quality and deliver tailored solutions to its customers.

The company was established in 2011 following a carve-out from ArcelorMittal and has since developed a distinct identity focused on sustainable stainless steel production.

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