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Ferrexpo
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
30.00 p
â–²(4.97% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/10/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (ongoing losses and negative free cash flow) and bearish technicals (price below key moving averages with very weak momentum). A very low-debt balance sheet provides some resilience, but negative earnings (reflected in a negative P/E) keep valuation and fundamentals constrained.
Positive Factors
Very low leverage
Extremely low leverage reduces solvency and refinancing pressure, preserving financial flexibility through the commodity cycle. A conservative capital structure can help Ferrexpo withstand periods of weaker pricing or production while retaining greater capacity to fund operations than a highly indebted producer.
Negative Factors
Persistent losses
Continued losses show that the revenue rebound has not restored economic profitability. Negative operating profit and net margin weaken internal funding capacity, reduce resilience during downturns, and make a durable earnings recovery dependent on improved costs, pricing, or operating performance.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very low leverage
Extremely low leverage reduces solvency and refinancing pressure, preserving financial flexibility through the commodity cycle. A conservative capital structure can help Ferrexpo withstand periods of weaker pricing or production while retaining greater capacity to fund operations than a highly indebted producer.
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Ferrexpo (FXPO) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£321.55M
Dividend Yield3.06%
Average Volume (3M)1.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.29
Revenue Growth-38.81%
EPS Growth86.31%
CountryUK
Employees7,078
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustrySteel
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
Shares Outstanding1,046,985,600
10 Day Avg. Volume1,687,674
30 Day Avg. Volume1,748,918
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio-12.96
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£880.00M
Ferrexpo Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ferrexpo plc, a subsidiary of Fevamotinico S.a.r.l., is engaged in the full lifecycle of iron ore pellet production, from mining and development to processing, manufacturing, marketing, exporting, and ultimately selling these pellets to the global...
How the Company Makes Money
Ferrexpo makes money primarily by selling iron ore pellet products to steel producers. Its revenue model is centered on: (1) Pellet sales as the main revenue stream: the company mines iron ore, processes it into iron ore concentrate, and pelletize...
Ferrexpo Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
30
Negative
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 814.11M | 933.26M | 651.79M | 1.25B | 2.52B |
| Gross Profit | 292.74M | 335.82M | 289.30M | 666.04M | 1.79B |
| EBITDA | 50.20M | 42.48M | -8.01M | 438.55M | 1.19B |
| Net Income | -231.53M | -50.05M | -84.78M | 220.00M | 870.99M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 933.33M | 1.19B | 1.35B | 1.35B | 2.09B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 58.47M | 105.92M | 115.24M | 112.94M | 167.29M |
| Total Debt | 11.02M | 5.08M | 6.95M | 6.55M | 50.35M |
| Total Liabilities | 229.67M | 263.29M | 233.69M | 104.46M | 260.35M |
| Stockholders Equity | 703.61M | 923.59M | 1.11B | 1.25B | 1.83B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -45.27M | -9.79M | -78.00K | 140.25M | 732.96M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.47M | 91.90M | 101.17M | 301.26M | 1.09B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -50.04M | -97.53M | -96.55M | -159.30M | -355.29M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.73M | -5.66M | -5.87M | -203.09M | -840.18M |
Ferrexpo Technical Analysis
Negative
28.58
Price Trends
30.09
Positive
29.33
Positive
38.76
Negative
Market Momentum
0.47
Positive
48.97
Neutral
28.72
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:FXPO, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 28.58 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 31.73, below the 50-day MA of 30.09, and below the 200-day MA of 38.76, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.47 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.97 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 28.72 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:FXPO.
Ferrexpo Risk Analysis
Ferrexpo disclosed 14 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Ferrexpo reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Ferrexpo Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | £482.57M | 18.28 | 12.83% | ― | -16.62% | ― | |
66 Neutral | £542.39M | 21.64 | 11.90% | ― | 28.80% | 286.76% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
45 Neutral | £2.05M | -1.09 | -7.16% | ― | ― | ― | |
43 Neutral | £30.08M | -4.51 | -8.68% | ― | ― | -23.64% | |
41 Neutral | £321.55M | -5.80 | -6.33% | 3.06% | -38.81% | 86.31% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
GB:FXPO
Ferrexpo
31.00
-26.20
-45.80%
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0.00
0.00%
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313.00
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GB:MTL
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15.70
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-4.29
-58.54%
Ferrexpo Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Ferrexpo equity lifeline enables production restart amid steep output slump
Negative
Oct 14, 2026
Ferrexpo reported a sharp drop in third-quarter 2026 iron ore output as tight liquidity, logistics disruptions and a temporary production suspension cut total commercial production to about 780,000 tonnes, down 19 percent on the previous quarter. ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Ferrexpo Wins Strong Shareholder Backing at General Meeting
Positive
Oct 9, 2026
Ferrexpo shareholders have strongly backed all resolutions at the company’s latest General Meeting, including the receipt of the 2025 Report and Accounts. Investors also approved the Remuneration Report, re-appointed MHA Audit Services LLP a...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Ferrexpo Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Totals
Neutral
Sep 30, 2026
Ferrexpo plc has confirmed that as of 30 September 2026 its total issued share capital stands at 1,062,816,440 ordinary shares, of which 15,830,814 are held in treasury without voting rights. This leaves 1,046,985,626 voting shares in circulation,...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Ferrexpo Raises $100m as War and VAT Freeze Hammer Production and Liquidity
Negative
Sep 25, 2026
Ferrexpo reported that the first half of 2026 was marked by severe operational and financial strain as war-related damage to Ukraine’s power infrastructure and a continued suspension of VAT refunds forced the group to cut back to a single pe...
Delistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Ferrexpo Shareholders Back Issue of 448.8 Million New Shares
Positive
Sep 21, 2026
Ferrexpo shareholders approved all resolutions at the general meeting on 21 September 2026, clearing the way for the admission of 448,848,484 new ordinary shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. Admission is expected to...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Ferrexpo Sets October General Meeting After $100m Equity Raise
Positive
Sep 10, 2026
Ferrexpo has issued the formal notice for its 2026 General Meeting, scheduled for 9 October 2026, along with the related proxy form, with documentation made available via its website and the UK National Storage Mechanism. The meeting will address ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Ferrexpo Secures US$15 Million Shareholder Loan Ahead of US$100 Million Fundraise
Positive
Sep 8, 2026
Ferrexpo has secured a US$15 million unsecured loan facility from its largest shareholder, Fevamotinico S.à r.l., to bridge immediate liquidity needs ahead of a planned US$100 million equity fundraising. The facility supports working capital ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Ferrexpo Restarts Ukrainian Iron Ore Production After Fundraising
Positive
Sep 7, 2026
Ferrexpo has restarted production at its Ukrainian operations, bringing one pellet line back online following a recent US$100 million fundraising. In response to ongoing attacks on ports and vessels in the Black Sea, the company plans to concentra...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Ferrexpo Publishes 2025 Annual Report Ahead of US$100m Fundraise Meeting
Positive
Sep 4, 2026
Ferrexpo plc has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025, together with a shareholder circular, notice of general meeting, and form of proxy connected to a recently announced equity fundraise. These documents a...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and FinancingShareholder Meetings
Ferrexpo Raises US$100m to Restart Ukrainian Output as London Trading Resumes
Positive
Sep 4, 2026
Ferrexpo has executed an oversubscribed equity fundraise of 448,848,484 new ordinary shares at 16.5 pence, raising about US$100 million from existing and new institutional investors. The raise includes a US$50 million cornerstone commitment from i...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Ferrexpo Hit by War and VAT Squeeze as It Moves to Raise $100m
Negative
Sep 3, 2026
Ferrexpo reported sharply weaker 2025 results as the war in Ukraine, withheld VAT refunds and energy infrastructure attacks constrained production and cash flow, forcing capacity cuts from 50% to 25% and temporary shutdowns. Revenue fell 16% to $7...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingShareholder Meetings
Ferrexpo launches $100m equity lifeline to avert insolvency risk
Negative
Sep 3, 2026
Ferrexpo plans to raise about US$100 million through a discounted equity issue, combining a US$60 million placing and a US$40 million subscription by its largest shareholder, to stabilise working capital and fund reduced operations for the next 18...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal ProceedingsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ferrexpo contests UAH 35.3bn penalty against Ukrainian unit
Negative
Aug 6, 2026
Ferrexpo has disclosed that its Ukrainian subsidiary, Ferrexpo Poltava Mining, faces a proposed penalty of about UAH 35.3 billion, or roughly US$788 million, following an unscheduled documentary review by Ukrainian tax authorities of its complianc...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Ferrexpo Halts Ukrainian Production as Black Sea Disruptions Strain Cash
Negative
Aug 5, 2026
Ferrexpo has confirmed that a third-party owned vessel carrying its DR-grade iron ore pellets has been successfully located, removed from a war-risk area in the Black Sea and is being towed to a nearby port for inspection and assessment of the car...
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