Methanex (DE:MX5)
NASDAQ:MX5
MX5 Stock Chart & Stats
€49.04
€0.20(0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€49.04
€0.20(0.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€27.80 - €56.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)1.00
Market Cap
€3.86B
Enterprise Value€7.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€379.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€3.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
3.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.48
Shares Outstanding77,364,265
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume1
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)0.79
P/FCF Ratio3.93
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€62.72Price Target Upside27.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)7.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)€4.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable liquidity that supports capital allocation, deleveraging and selective returns. Reliable cash generation cushions earnings volatility from commodity cycles and funds reinvestment or debt reduction without immediate equity raises.
Explicit Deleveraging Plan And LiquidityA clear, finance-first capital allocation plan and ~ $380M cash on hand plus executed term loan repayment materially reduce refinancing risk. Prioritizing bond repayment with free cash flow should lower leverage, interest cost exposure and improve financial flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
Advantaged Asset Base And Logistics ControlOwning shipping and a geographically diversified production footprint helps place volumes into higher‑value regions and insulates margins from freight shocks. Stable production guidance (9.0 Mt) and logistics control support sustained market access and more predictable realized pricing across cycles.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh debt relative to equity increases sensitivity to commodity downturns and raises refinancing and covenant risk. Even with planned deleveraging, near‑term leverage constrains capital flexibility, increases fixed interest costs and magnifies earnings volatility impacts on credit metrics.
Volatile Margins And Recent Net LossSwinging from profitability to a TTM net loss highlights dependence on volatile methanol prices and feedstock costs. Unstable gross margins impair forecasting, reduce retained earnings accumulation, and can limit ability to sustain investment or dividends during prolonged weak price periods.
Operational Supply And Cost PressuresAsset‑specific gas constraints, potential idling and contract renewals create structural production risk for >10% of output. Coupled with higher gas and ocean freight costs and a ~45‑day inventory lag, these dynamics can erode margins and raise working capital needs over the medium term.
Methanex News
MX5 FAQ
What was Methanex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Methanex lowest stock price was €27.80 and its highest was €56.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Methanex’s market cap?
Methanex’s market cap is €3.86B.
When is Methanex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Methanex’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Methanex’s earnings last quarter?
Methanex released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported €0.254 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.328 by -€0.074.
Is Methanex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Methanex’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Methanex pay dividends?
Methanex does not currently pay dividends.
What is Methanex’s EPS estimate?
Methanex’s EPS estimate is 3.34.
How many shares outstanding does Methanex have?
Methanex has 77,364,265 shares outstanding.
What happened to Methanex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Methanex reported an EPS of €0.254 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.328. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.164%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Methanex?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:MX5
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Methanex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€62.72 (27.90% Upside)
€62.72 (27.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:MX5 Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
76.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Methanex
Methanex Corporation, established in 1968 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, stands as a leading global manufacturer and provider of methanol. Its extensive operations cover North America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and South America. Beyond its own manufacturing output, the company also procures methanol from other suppliers through a combination of long-term off-take agreements and spot market purchases. To support its worldwide distribution network, Methanex owns and leases a variety of storage and terminal facilities. Furthermore, it maintains and operates a significant fleet of roughly 30 ocean-going vessels. The corporation's primary clientele consists of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers.
MX5 Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a cautiously optimistic near-term outlook: strong Q1 results, a pronounced and favorable spike in methanol prices with management expecting materially higher Q2 earnings and cash flow, solid cash position and clear deleveraging plans, and strategic advantages such as owned shipping and ammonia price upside. Offsetting this optimism are meaningful operational and geopolitical risks (Middle East supply uncertainty), rising input and freight costs that will partly flow into results with a lag, localized production risks (Chile, Trinidad, New Zealand), and temporary integration cost carry. On balance, the potential upside from much higher prices and deleveraging progress outweigh the highlighted risks in the short term, though the company emphasizes continued uncertainty and monitoring.View all DE:MX5 earnings summariesMX5 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€62.72
▲(27.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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