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Mesabi Trust (MSB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Mesabi Trust stock (MSB) is currently trading at $31.27. Mesabi Trust PE ratio is 23.18. Mesabi Trust PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 19.16. Analyst consensus price target for MSB is $33.00. WallStSmart rates MSB as Sell.

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MSB

Mesabi Trust

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$31.27
$0.91 (3.00%)
52W$22.07
$42.05
Target$33.00+5.5%

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MSB Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Mesabi Trust (MSB)

Margin of Safety
-287.1%
Significantly Overvalued
MSB Fair Value
$8.91
Graham Formula
Current Price
$31.27
$22.36 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $8.91
Overvalued
Price $31.27
Graham IV $8.91
Analyst $33.00

MSB trades 287% above its Graham fair value of $8.91, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Mesabi Trust (MSB) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

43
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around price/sales and price/book. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Mesabi Trust (MSB) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Return on EquityProfitability
29.60%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $30 in profit

Operating MarginProfitability
77.10%10/10

Keeps $77 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Profit MarginProfitability
82.80%10/10

Keeps $83 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
12.77
Attractive

Mesabi Trust (MSB) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 2.5/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-54.10%0/10

Revenue declining -54.10%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-96.50%0/10

Earnings declining -96.50%, profits shrinking

Price/SalesValuation
19.162/10

Very expensive at 19.2x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
18.242/10

Very expensive at 18.2x book value

Market CapQuality
$398M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Institutional Own.Quality
48.42%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 48.42%

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
19.16
Overvalued
EV/Revenue
19.03
Premium
MSB Target Price
$33
3% Downside

Mesabi Trust (MSB) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 29.60%, Operating Margin at 77.10%, Profit Margin at 82.80%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (19.16), Price/Book (18.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -54.10%, EPS Growth at -96.50%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 29.60% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -54.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

MSB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

MSB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 19.16x trades at a 44% premium to its historical average of 13.29x (87th percentile). The current valuation is 57% below its historical high of 44.69x set in Nov 2010, and 767% above its historical low of 2.21x in Jan 2016.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Mesabi Trust (MSB) · BASIC MATERIALSSTEEL

The Big Picture

Mesabi Trust faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 21M with 54% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 82.8%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2960.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 82.8% and operating margin of 77.1% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 54% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 23.8%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Mesabi Trust.

Bottom Line

Mesabi Trust faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Mesabi Trust(MSB)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

STEEL

Country

USA

Mesabi Trust, a royalty trust, is in the iron ore mining business in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.