Ferroglobe (NasdaqCM:GSM) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$329.4 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.43, capping a year in which trailing 12 month revenue came in at about US$1.3 billion and EPS for the period stood at a loss of US$0.91. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$307.2 million and US$386.9 million across FY 2025, while basic EPS ranged from a loss of US$0.06 to a loss of US$0.43. This has left investors focused on how quickly margins can rebuild from these loss-making levels.

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With the latest numbers on the table, the next step is to see how this margin picture lines up with the widely followed narratives around Ferroglobe’s path back to profitability and growth.

Losses widen to US$170.7 million over the year

• On a trailing 12 month basis, Ferroglobe moved from a profit of US$23.5 million in late FY 2024 to a net loss of US$170.7 million by FY 2025, with EPS swinging from a gain of US$0.13 to a loss of US$0.91.
• Critics highlight that prolonged pricing pressure and trade uncertainty could weigh on earnings, and the current numbers line up with that concern:
  • Quarterly net income was in the red in every FY 2025 quarter, with losses ranging from US$10.5 million in Q2 to US$81.0 million in Q4, which fits the bearish view that margins are under pressure.
  • The withdrawal of 2025 guidance in the narrative sits alongside this string of quarterly losses, reinforcing the cautious argument that visibility on revenue and earnings is limited in the near term.

Bears who worry about pricing pressure and policy risk will see these trailing losses as supporting their case. 🐻 Ferroglobe Bear Case

TTM revenue holds above US$1.3b while forecasts eye 18.1% growth

• Trailing 12 month revenue for FY 2025 is US$1.3b, compared with US$1.6b a year earlier, and analysts in the data expect revenue growth of 18.1% per year against a 10.3% US market comparator.
• Supporters of the bullish view point to trade measures and demand from solar and EV markets, and the numbers give them some backing:
  • The consensus narrative talks about medium and long term volume growth from high value silicon specialties, and the 18.1% revenue growth forecast in the data reflects that more optimistic stance relative to the broader market.
  • At the same time, the move from prior trailing revenue of US$1.6b to US$1.3b today shows that the starting point for that growth is a softer revenue base, which means the bullish case relies on a meaningful rebound from current levels.

Bulls argue that trade protections and specialty silicon demand could turn this softer revenue base into the comeback story they are looking for. 🐂 Ferroglobe Bull Case

Valuation signals split between P/S of 0.7x and DCF fair value

• Ferroglobe is trading on a P/S of 0.7x compared with 9.8x for peers and 2.6x for the US Metals & Mining industry, while its share price of US$5.02 sits above a DCF fair value of about US$1.79.
• The consensus narrative of a turnaround is reflected in the earnings forecasts, but the valuation mix gives a more complicated picture:
  • Analysts in the data see earnings growing very quickly, with forecasts for margins to move from a loss of 5.8% today to a positive 11.4% in three years, which helps explain why some investors may focus on the low P/S multiple.
  • On the other hand, the DCF fair value of about US$1.79 is well below the current US$5.02 share price, so anyone leaning on discounted cash flows will pay close attention to whether the forecasted improvement in profitability actually shows up in future results.

Next Steps

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