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Aperam S.A. is a Luxembourg-based global leader in the production of stainless, electrical, and specialty steel, along with recycling operations. Spun off from ArcelorMittal in 2011, the company maintains production facilities in Brazil, Belgium, and France, boasting a flat stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tons annually. It excels in alloys and high-value specialty products, with a presence extending to China, India, and the United States. Aperam S.A. serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, medical, and oil & gas, supported by a worldwide distribution network of approximately 35 facilities, service centers, and sales offices. Notable for sustainable practices, its Brazilian operations utilize charcoal from managed eucalyptus forests to minimize CO2 emissions, while European sites employ electric-arc furnaces with scrap metal. In January 2025, Aperam S.A. expanded through the acquisition of Universal Stainless, reinforcing its position in specialty steels. Approximately 60% of its revenue originates from Europe, underscoring its significant role in the global steel market.
Operating margin is thin at 0.26%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 2.8% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
ROIC dropped from 3.03% to 0.29%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€6.00B
▼ -2.8% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€30M
▼ -95.7% YoY
Op. Margin
1.02%
▼ -1.8pp YoY
ROIC
0.29%
▼ -2.7pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€363M
▲ +117.5% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€352M
▼ -5.8% YoY
Net Debt
€978M
Cash & Equiv.
€325M
3Y CAGR: -9.3%
3Y CAGR: -10.5%
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