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GSM vs. NEXA, TMC, SGML, LAC, and CMP

Should you buy Ferroglobe stock or one of its competitors? Ferroglobe's main competitors and comparable companies include Nexa Resources (NEXA), TMC the metals (TMC), Sigma Lithium (SGML), Lithium Americas (LAC), and Compass Minerals International (CMP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Nexa Resources?

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

Nexa Resources has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ferroglobe has a beta of 1, suggesting that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexa Resources$3.00B0.55$132.63M$2.095.94
Ferroglobe$1.34B0.57-$170.70M-$0.22N/A

Nexa Resources has a net margin of 8.02% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -2.96%. Nexa Resources' return on equity of 20.25% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexa Resources8.02% 20.25% 5.28%
Ferroglobe -2.96%-3.73%-1.78%

Nexa Resources presently has a consensus target price of $14.60, indicating a potential upside of 17.55%. Ferroglobe has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 47.42%. Given Ferroglobe's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than Nexa Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexa Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
Ferroglobe
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Ferroglobe had 3 more articles in the media than Nexa Resources. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Ferroglobe and 1 mentions for Nexa Resources. Ferroglobe's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Nexa Resources' score of 0.33 indicating that Ferroglobe is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nexa Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are held 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.

Summary

Ferroglobe beats Nexa Resources on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to TMC the metals?

Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) and TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ferroglobe$1.34B0.57-$170.70M-$0.22N/A
TMC the metalsN/AN/A-$319.84M-$0.73N/A

Ferroglobe currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. TMC the metals has a consensus target price of $10.44, suggesting a potential upside of 165.59%. Given TMC the metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TMC the metals is more favorable than Ferroglobe.

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
TMC the metals
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, TMC the metals had 3 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for TMC the metals and 4 mentions for Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat TMC the metals' score of 0.50 indicating that Ferroglobe is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
TMC the metals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ferroglobe has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, TMC the metals has a beta of 2.1, indicating that its stock price is 110% more volatile than the broader market.

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.4% of TMC the metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 28.5% of TMC the metals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

TMC the metals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -2.96%. TMC the metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferroglobe-2.96% -3.73% -1.78%
TMC the metals N/A N/A -96.53%

Summary

TMC the metals beats Ferroglobe on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Sigma Lithium?

Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) and Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

Sigma Lithium has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ferroglobe. Sigma Lithium 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
Ferroglobe$1.34B0.57-$170.70M-$0.22N/A
Sigma Lithium$110.01M9.80-$50.19M-$0.24N/A

Ferroglobe currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. Sigma Lithium has a consensus target price of $17.38, suggesting a potential upside of 81.37%. Given Sigma Lithium's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sigma Lithium is more favorable than Ferroglobe.

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
Sigma Lithium
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

In the previous week, Sigma Lithium had 1 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Sigma Lithium and 4 mentions for Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Sigma Lithium's score of 0.55 indicating that Ferroglobe is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sigma Lithium
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ferroglobe has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Sigma Lithium has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Ferroglobe has a net margin of -2.96% compared to Sigma Lithium's net margin of -19.36%. Ferroglobe's return on equity of -3.73% beat Sigma Lithium's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferroglobe-2.96% -3.73% -1.78%
Sigma Lithium -19.36%-37.40%-7.66%

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.6% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ferroglobe beats Sigma Lithium on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Lithium Americas?

Ferroglobe (NASDAQ:GSM) and Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ferroglobe$1.34B0.57-$170.70M-$0.22N/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 1 more articles in the media than Ferroglobe. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lithium Americas and 4 mentions for Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Lithium Americas' score of 0.48 indicating that Ferroglobe is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ferroglobe
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lithium Americas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Ferroglobe has a beta of 1, meaning that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.59, meaning that its stock price is 159% more volatile than the broader market.

Ferroglobe currently has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. Lithium Americas has a consensus target price of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 93.59%. Given Lithium Americas' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Ferroglobe.

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
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Lithium Americas 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.

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -2.96%. Ferroglobe's return on equity of -3.73% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferroglobe-2.96% -3.73% -1.78%
Lithium Americas N/A -7.35%-2.96%

Summary

Lithium Americas beats Ferroglobe on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ferroglobe compare to Compass Minerals International?

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

Compass Minerals International has a net margin of 1.42% compared to Ferroglobe's net margin of -2.96%. Compass Minerals International's return on equity of 12.75% beat Ferroglobe's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ferroglobe-2.96% -3.73% -1.78%
Compass Minerals International 1.42%12.75%2.28%

Ferroglobe has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the broader market.Comparatively, Compass Minerals International has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

89.6% of Ferroglobe shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.8% of Compass Minerals International shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of Ferroglobe shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Compass Minerals International 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.

Compass Minerals International has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Ferroglobe$1.34B0.57-$170.70M-$0.22N/A
Compass Minerals International$1.24B0.76-$79.80M$0.4352.62

Ferroglobe currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 47.42%. Compass Minerals International has a consensus price target of $27.00, suggesting a potential upside of 19.32%. Given Ferroglobe's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Ferroglobe is more favorable than Compass Minerals International.

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
Compass Minerals International
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.80

In the previous week, Ferroglobe had 1 more articles in the media than Compass Minerals International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Ferroglobe and 3 mentions for Compass Minerals International. Ferroglobe's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Compass Minerals International's score of 0.60 indicating that Ferroglobe is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Compass Minerals International beats Ferroglobe on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GSM vs. The Competition

MetricFerroglobeMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$759.58M$3.84B$4.82B$13.16B
Dividend Yield1.39%5.21%4.71%12.57%
P/E Ratio-18.5025.5225.8225.77
Price / Sales0.5729,620.7917,612.99111.13
Price / Cash50.1529.4726.8952.76
Price / Book1.1011.989.976.30
Net Income-$170.70M$127.53M$158.14M$359.77M
7 Day Performance-2.63%0.51%0.15%-0.18%
1 Month Performance1.50%-2.93%-2.95%-4.08%
1 Year Performance-5.35%29.59%24.76%6.08%

Ferroglobe Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GSM
Ferroglobe
3.3116 of 5 stars
$4.07
+2.3%
$6.00
+47.4%
-9.5%$759.58M$1.34BN/A2,920
NEXA
Nexa Resources
4.909 of 5 stars
$12.80
-1.0%
$14.60
+14.1%
+151.4%$1.70B$3.00B6.125,615
TMC
TMC the metals
2.4123 of 5 stars
$3.70
-1.2%
$10.44
+182.5%
-35.1%$1.63BN/AN/A48
SGML
Sigma Lithium
3.508 of 5 stars
$9.35
+5.2%
$17.38
+85.9%
+52.4%$1.06B$142.49MN/A560
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.5094 of 5 stars
$2.84
-1.9%
$5.44
+92.0%
-53.0%$1.03BN/AN/A94

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