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Sims Metal Management (ASX:SGM)

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Sims Metal Management stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 96 (better than 96% compared with investment alternatives), Sims Metal Management (Steel, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Sims Metal Management are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 87) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 34), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 96, is a strong buy recommendation based on Sims Metal Management's financial characteristics. As the company Sims Metal Management's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 92) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 87), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 34) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Value Rank	92
Growth Rank	87
Safety Rank	34
Combined Rank	96

Country	USA
Industry	Steel
Index	ASX 200, ASX 300, Low Waste, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 4, SDG 8
Size class	Medium

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Sims Metal Management

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	95	78	90	92
GROWTH
GROWTH	43	75	61	87
SAFETY
SAFETY	70	48	34	34
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	59	59	39	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	87	86	72	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Dec-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Sims Metal Management is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	95	78	90	92
GROWTH
GROWTH	43	75	61	87
SAFETY
SAFETY	70	48	34	34
COMBINED
COMBINED	90	94	87	96

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Sims Metal Management the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 92 (better than 92% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sims Metal Management shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where three out of four indicators are above average for Sims Metal Management. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 93 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 93% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Sims Metal Management's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 84. Finally, compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Sims Metal Management are expected to be higher than for 85% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 85). The only low rank is for expected profits with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 28, indicating that the market expects the company's profit to be low despite a high dividend. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 92, is a buy recommendation based on Sims Metal Management's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The low Profit Rank could result from a one-off charge, for instance, for an accident, a legal settlement, or a restructuring project. If the company keeps its dividends high, the low expected profit may be transitory. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Capital, and Dividends are reliable indicators for good stock price value, a low stock price. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	91	91	91	93
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	65	35	36	28
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	70	74	87	84
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	69	70	78	85
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	95	78	90	92

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Sims Metal Management; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Sims Metal Management shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Sims Metal Management. Profit Growth has a rank of 100 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 100% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 61, and Stock Returns has a rank of 79 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 79% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 32 (68% of its competitors are better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 87, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	14	68	16	32
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	37	31	100	100
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	66	85	58	61
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	67	61	37	79
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	43	75	61	87

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Sims Metal Management.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 34 (better than 34% compared with alternatives), the company Sims Metal Management has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Sims Metal Management is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators where two out of three are above average for Sims Metal Management.Leverage is at 53, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 53% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 65, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 65% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 4, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 96% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 34 (worse than 66% compared with alternatives), Sims Metal Management has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. Investors should compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before deciding. They may also want to investigate why cash flows are expected to be low, making debt service for Sims Metal Management more challenging. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	54	48	50	53
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	55	67	74	65
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	72	32	1	4
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	70	48	34	34

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Sims Metal Management and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	19	5	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	65	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	20	58	37	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	80	89	68	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	59	59	39	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Sims Metal Management.
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