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Metallus, Inc (MTUS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Metallus, Inc stock (MTUS) is currently trading at $16.65. Metallus, Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.56. Analyst consensus price target for MTUS is $18.00. WallStSmart rates MTUS as Underperform.

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MTUS

Metallus, Inc

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$16.65
$0.24 (1.46%)
52W$10.78
$21.73
Target$18.00+8.1%

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Smart Analysis

Metallus, Inc (MTUS) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
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 peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Metallus, Inc (MTUS) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.5/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.5610/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.9510/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Institutional Own.Quality
85.34%10/10

85.34% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.098/10

Good growth relative to its price

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.564
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.441
Undervalued

Metallus, Inc (MTUS) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-0.17%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-8.01%0/10

Losing money on operations

EPS GrowthGrowth
-14.50%0/10

Earnings declining -14.50%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-0.10%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$653M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Revenue GrowthGrowth
11.10%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 11.10% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

MTUS Target Price
$18
4% Downside

Metallus, Inc (MTUS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.09), Price/Sales (0.56), Price/Book (0.95) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.10%, EPS Growth at -14.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -0.17%, Operating Margin at -8.01%, Profit Margin at -0.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -0.17% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

MTUS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

MTUS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.56x sits near its historical average of 0.54x (49th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 1.44x set in Aug 2014, and 605% above its historical low of 0.08x in Apr 2020.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Metallus, Inc (MTUS) · BASIC MATERIALSSTEEL

The Big Picture

Metallus, Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.2B with 11% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -0.1% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 157M in cash.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -0.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -37M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

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

Bottom Line

Metallus, Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

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.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 2:34:44 PM

About Metallus, Inc(MTUS)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

STEEL

Country

USA

Metallus Inc. manufactures and sells alloy steel, and carbon and micro-alloy steel products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Canton, Ohio.

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1835 DUEBER AVENUE SW, CANTON, OH, UNITED STATES, 44706-2728