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Ferroglobe (GSM) Competitors

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Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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GSM vs. CMP, SXC, SCCO, FCX, and MTRN

Should you buy Ferroglobe stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Ferroglobe with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Ferroglobe include Compass Minerals International (CMP), SunCoke Energy (SXC), Southern Copper (SCCO), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), and Materion (MTRN). These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Compass Minerals International?

Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) and Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Compass Minerals International had 2 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Compass Minerals International and 2 mentions for Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Compass Minerals International's score of 0.27 indicating that Ferroglobe is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Compass Minerals International
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Compass Minerals International presently has a consensus target price of $26.00, suggesting a potential downside of 14.92%. Ferroglobe has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.86%. Given Ferroglobe's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than Compass Minerals International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Compass Minerals International
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Ferroglobe
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Compass Minerals International has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferroglobe has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

99.8% of Compass Minerals International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Compass Minerals International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Compass Minerals International has a net margin of 0.55% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -8.09%. Compass Minerals International's return on equity of 8.99% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Compass Minerals International0.55% 8.99% 1.54%
Ferroglobe -8.09%-5.63%-2.71%

Compass Minerals International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Compass Minerals International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Compass Minerals International$1.24B1.03-$79.80M$0.15203.73
Ferroglobe$1.38B0.58-$170.70M-$0.60N/A

Summary

Compass Minerals International beats Ferroglobe on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to SunCoke Energy?

SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) and Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) are both small-cap diversified metals & mining companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and profitability.

In the previous week, SunCoke Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for SunCoke Energy and 2 mentions for Ferroglobe. SunCoke Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Ferroglobe's score of 0.30 indicating that SunCoke Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SunCoke Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

SunCoke Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Ferroglobe pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. SunCoke Energy pays out -62.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ferroglobe pays out -10.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. SunCoke Energy has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Ferroglobe has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. SunCoke Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

SunCoke Energy has a net margin of -3.55% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -8.09%. SunCoke Energy's return on equity of 4.47% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SunCoke Energy-3.55% 4.47% 1.68%
Ferroglobe -8.09%-5.63%-2.71%

90.5% of SunCoke Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of SunCoke Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

SunCoke Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Ferroglobe. SunCoke Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ferroglobe, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SunCoke Energy$1.84B0.39-$44.20M-$0.77N/A
Ferroglobe$1.38B0.58-$170.70M-$0.60N/A

SunCoke Energy has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferroglobe has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

SunCoke Energy currently has a consensus target price of $9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.21%. Ferroglobe has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.86%. Given Ferroglobe's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than SunCoke Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SunCoke Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Ferroglobe
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

SunCoke Energy beats Ferroglobe on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Southern Copper?

Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) and Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Southern Copper has higher revenue and earnings than Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Southern Copper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Southern Copper$13.42B10.97$4.33B$6.0529.70
Ferroglobe$1.38B0.58-$170.70M-$0.60N/A

Southern Copper has a net margin of 34.13% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -8.09%. Southern Copper's return on equity of 45.63% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Southern Copper34.13% 45.63% 23.88%
Ferroglobe -8.09%-5.63%-2.71%

Southern Copper presently has a consensus price target of $145.14, suggesting a potential downside of 19.22%. Ferroglobe has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.86%. Given Ferroglobe's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than Southern Copper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Southern Copper
8 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.57
Ferroglobe
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

7.9% of Southern Copper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Southern Copper shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Southern Copper pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Ferroglobe pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Southern Copper pays out 66.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ferroglobe pays out -10.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ferroglobe has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Southern Copper has a beta of 1.07, indicating that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferroglobe has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Southern Copper had 15 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Southern Copper and 2 mentions for Ferroglobe. Southern Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat Ferroglobe's score of 0.30 indicating that Southern Copper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Southern Copper
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Southern Copper beats Ferroglobe on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Freeport-McMoRan?

Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) and Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

Ferroglobe pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Freeport-McMoRan pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Ferroglobe pays out -10.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Freeport-McMoRan pays out 16.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ferroglobe has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Ferroglobe is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Freeport-McMoRan shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Freeport-McMoRan shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Freeport-McMoRan had 20 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Freeport-McMoRan and 2 mentions for Ferroglobe. Freeport-McMoRan's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Ferroglobe's score of 0.30 indicating that Freeport-McMoRan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Freeport-McMoRan
15 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Freeport-McMoRan has higher revenue and earnings than Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Freeport-McMoRan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ferroglobe$1.38B0.58-$170.70M-$0.60N/A
Freeport-McMoRan$25.92B3.43$2.20B$1.8832.94

Ferroglobe presently has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.86%. Freeport-McMoRan has a consensus price target of $65.72, suggesting a potential upside of 6.14%. Given Ferroglobe's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than Freeport-McMoRan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ferroglobe
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Freeport-McMoRan
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Ferroglobe has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Freeport-McMoRan has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Freeport-McMoRan has a net margin of 10.34% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -8.09%. Freeport-McMoRan's return on equity of 9.88% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferroglobe-8.09% -5.63% -2.71%
Freeport-McMoRan 10.34%9.88%5.26%

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan beats Ferroglobe on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Materion?

Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) and Materion (NYSE:MTRN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings and media sentiment.

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of Materion shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Materion shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ferroglobe presently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 39.86%. Materion has a consensus target price of $223.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.49%. Given Ferroglobe's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than Materion.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ferroglobe
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Materion
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Materion had 4 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Materion and 2 mentions for Ferroglobe. Materion's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Ferroglobe's score of 0.30 indicating that Materion is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Materion
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ferroglobe has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Materion has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Ferroglobe pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Materion pays an annual dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Ferroglobe pays out -10.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Materion pays out 15.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ferroglobe has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Materion has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Ferroglobe is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Materion has a net margin of 3.99% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -8.09%. Materion's return on equity of 12.45% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferroglobe-8.09% -5.63% -2.71%
Materion 3.99%12.45%6.47%

Materion has higher revenue and earnings than Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Materion, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ferroglobe$1.38B0.58-$170.70M-$0.60N/A
Materion$1.92B2.34$74.82M$3.6658.87

Summary

Materion beats Ferroglobe on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GSM vs. The Competition

MetricFerroglobeMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$800.63M$9.79B$4.81B$12.32B
Dividend Yield1.46%1.66%5.01%5.28%
P/E Ratio-7.1514.6323.1025.66
Price / Sales0.58190.266,749.66111.99
Price / Cash49.92121.8927.2156.67
Price / Book1.193.976.727.14
Net Income-$170.70M$318.88M$157.11M$335.98M
7 Day Performance8.33%-0.06%-0.51%3.56%
1 Month Performance-5.30%-3.97%-0.41%2.54%
1 Year Performance12.01%115.03%74.77%35.05%

Ferroglobe Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GSM
Ferroglobe
4.2963 of 5 stars
$4.29
flat
$6.00
+39.9%
+12.0%$800.63M$1.38BN/A2,920
CMP
Compass Minerals International
2.7805 of 5 stars
$30.12
-0.3%
$26.00
-13.7%
+59.1%$1.27B$1.24B200.791,800
SXC
SunCoke Energy
2.4245 of 5 stars
$7.92
+1.7%
$9.00
+13.7%
-0.1%$660.16M$1.84BN/A2,477
SCCO
Southern Copper
2.4287 of 5 stars
$188.32
-1.9%
$144.25
-23.4%
+96.0%$157.18B$13.42B31.1316,617
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan
4.5091 of 5 stars
$66.08
-1.6%
$65.14
-1.4%
+58.6%$96.52B$26.42B35.1529,000

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