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Highlights

  • Rating cut follows Q2 earnings miss with negative margins and EPS loss.
  • Shares trade 3.0% lower; one-year range remains between USD 2.97 and USD 5.12.
  • Dividend yield at 1.4% with annual payout ratio of -10.53%.

Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) saw its stock rating lowered from hold to sell by Wall Street Zen in a research note issued on Saturday, following weaker-than-expected quarterly results and continued margin pressures.

 Ferroglobe holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.56, and a quick ratio of 0.98, suggesting moderate leverage and liquidity levels. The market capitalization stands at USD 733.46 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.89 and a beta of 1.62, indicating higher volatility compared to the broader market.

In its latest quarterly results reported on August 5, 2025, Ferroglobe posted a loss per share of USD 0.08, missing analysts’ consensus estimate of a USD 0.02 loss by USD 0.06. Revenue came in at USD 386.86 million, below the expected USD 398 million. The company reported a negative return on equity of 2.85% and a net margin of -6.99%, pointing to continued operational challenges. Analysts now project earnings per share of USD 0.33 for the current fiscal year.

The company also announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.014 per share, payable on September 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 22. This equates to an annualized payout of USD 0.06 per share, representing a dividend yield of 1.4%. The payout ratio remains negative at -10.53% given the current earnings profile.

Institutional investors continue to hold a significant stake in Ferroglobe, with 89.64% ownership. Recent activity includes new positions taken by Heck Capital Advisors LLC, Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV, PNC Financial Services Group Inc., R Squared Ltd, and Raymond James Financial Inc., with individual investments ranging between USD 37,000 and USD 42,000.

Ferroglobe PLC operates globally in the production and sale of silicon metal and manganese-based ferroalloys. Its products serve diverse industries, including personal care, construction, healthcare, electronics, and aluminum production.