Report
Frank Claassen

Aperam - Challenging quarters due to drop in base prices

•             Q2-23 EBITDA broadly in line with consensus, but estimates had come down during the quarter to reflect the drop in European base prices. •             The outlook of a lower EBITDA in Q3-23 is logical given the ongoing challenging trading conditions. We will fine-tune our estimates.•             Although we view Aperam as a quality cyclical, we have a Hold rating due to lack of short-term visibility on earnings recovery due to the sluggish base prices. We stick to Hold and TP of EUR 35.
Underlying
Aperam SA

APERAM is a stainless and specialty steel producer. Co. produces a range of stainless steel products and products including electrical steel (grain oriented, non-grain oriented, and non-grain oriented semi-processed steel), nickel alloys and specialties. Co. sells its products to customers on three continents in over 40 countries, including aerospace, automotive, catering, construction, household appliances and electrical engineering, industrial processes, medical, and oil & gas industries. Co. manages its business according to three operating segments: Stainless and Electrical Steel; Services and Solutions; and Alloys and Specialties.

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Frank Claassen

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