Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company.

A number of brokerages have recently commented on APEMY. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Aperam in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley raised Aperam from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Oddo Bhf downgraded Aperam to a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Aperam from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th.

Aperam News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Aperam this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company kept its dividend at €2 despite the tough quarter, reassuring income-focused investors and supporting valuation expectations. Aperam profit crashes 96% on weak demand; maintains €2 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Management signalled a recovery in 2026 and pointed to EU steel measures as a tailwind, which has boosted near‑term investor sentiment around revenue and pricing normalization next year. Aperam sees recovery in 2026 as EU steel measures spark optimism
• Positive Sentiment: Company management highlighted the resilience of Aperam’s differentiated value chain and cost discipline in the Q4 prepared remarks and earnings call, giving investors confidence in margin recovery potential. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS of $0.46 with a very small negative net margin and a marginally positive ROE — results show the business is operating but profitability is compressed; analysts still expect ~2.84 EPS for the year. MarketBeat summary of results
• Negative Sentiment: Full‑year profit plunged ~96% year‑over‑year due to weak European demand, underscoring near‑term revenue and margin risk. This is a substantive hit to fundamentals even if management expects improvement next year. Lucro da Aperam cai 96% devido à fraca demanda; mantém dividendo de €2
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage notes Aperam missed profit forecasts and continues to face weak demand in Europe—this keeps downside risk if the macro/industry recovery is delayed. Steelmaker Aperam lags profit forecast as low demand persists in Europe

Aperam Stock Performance

Shares of APEMY opened at $48.69 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.40 and a quick ratio of 0.47. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $41.31 and its 200-day moving average is $36.42. Aperam has a 12-month low of $25.97 and a 12-month high of $48.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 304.33 and a beta of 1.10.

Aperam (OTCMKTS:APEMY) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 6th. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $1.58 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.69 billion. Aperam had a negative net margin of 0.13% and a positive return on equity of 0.47%. Equities research analysts anticipate that Aperam will post 2.84 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Aperam

Aperam is a global stainless, electrical and specialty steel producer with headquarters in Luxembourg. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products that serve markets such as automotive, household appliances, construction, energy and mechanical industries. Aperam operates an integrated value chain that spans mining, steelmaking, finishing and distribution, enabling it to control quality and deliver tailored solutions to its customers.

The company was established in 2011 following a carve-out from ArcelorMittal and has since developed a distinct identity focused on sustainable stainless steel production.