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The latest update puts Salzgitter’s central fair value estimate at €46.99, adjusted from €49.12 as analysts refresh their models. This sits alongside a split in Street commentary, with several banks lifting individual price targets, while others have issued downgrades and more cautious views on risk and execution. As you read on, you will see how to interpret these moving targets and what to watch as the story around Salzgitter continues to evolve.

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What Wall Street Has Been Saying

🐂 Bullish Takeaways

Morgan Stanley has taken a constructive stance, upgrading Salzgitter and lifting its price target, most recently by €3.30, which supports the refreshed central fair value estimate. Deutsche Bank raised its price target by €20, signalling a view that the current valuation leaves room for upside if Salzgitter executes on its plans. Citi and JPMorgan have each raised their price targets, by €12 and €3.50 respectively, indicating that several global banks see potential for improved returns relative to the latest fair value mark. Oddo BHF shifted to a more positive rating, which adds to the cluster of upgrades that focus on Salzgitter’s ability to create value if operational delivery stays on track.

🐻 Bearish Takeaways

UBS moved to a more cautious stance with a downgrade, highlighting concerns around execution risk and the durability of the current earnings profile. AlphaValue/Baader also adopted a more bearish view, signalling that some analysts see the risk and reward balance as less favourable at recent valuation levels.

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What's in the News

Salzgitter AG has been added to the Germany MDAX Index (Performance), which can influence how MDAX focused index funds and ETFs treat the shares. The company has been removed from the Germany SDAX (Total Return) Index, a shift that may affect demand from products tracking that index. For 2025, Salzgitter AG anticipates sales of around €9.5b as part of its earnings guidance for the financial year 2026, providing a reference point for how management is framing future activity.

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How This Changes the Fair Value For Salzgitter

Fair value updated to €46.99 from €49.12 as the central valuation estimate. Revenue growth assumption set at 3.77% from 6.27% for the forecast period. Net profit margin assumption adjusted to 3.24% from 6.00% for future years. Future P/E multiple set at 9.77x from 5.08x on expected earnings. Discount rate in the model set at 8.44% from 8.08% as the required return.

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How EU measures such as CBAM and potential trade safeguards could affect European steel imports, pricing, and demand in Salzgitter’s core markets. The progress of SALCOS and other green steel projects, along with cost optimisation and vertical integration plans across recycling and higher value steel processing. Key risks ranging from high import competition and soft end market demand to regulatory uncertainty, restructuring cash outflows, and exposure to raw material and currency volatility.

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Revenue: Approximately EUR9 billion, down by EUR1 billion from the previous year. Adjusted EBT: Slightly positive at plus EUR2 million. EBITDA: Reduced compared to the previous year, impacted by reduced sales revenues. Net Financial Position: Improved to minus EUR954 million, better than the forecasted minus EUR1 billion. Business Cash Flow: Strong at slightly above EUR0.5 billion, improved by almost EUR100 million from the previous year. Material Costs: Around EUR5.8 billion, showing improvement over the previous year. Personnel Expenses: EUR1.9 billion, slightly reduced due to restructuring and deconsolidation activities. Dividend Proposal: Constant at EUR0.2 per share, reflecting cautious investment activity. Performance Program Contribution: Achieved EUR129 million, exceeding the target by 32%. CapEx Spending: EUR528 million, with 2025 being a peak spending year for SALCOS.

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Release Date: March 23, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) successfully reduced its Long-Term Injury Frequency (LTIF) rate, indicating improved safety measures. The company achieved a significant restructuring in its trading business, bringing it back to profitability in 2025. Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) exceeded its performance program targets by 33%, achieving EUR129 million in cost savings. The company secured additional funding for its SALCOS project, increasing total funding to EUR1.3 billion, which supports its green steel initiatives. Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) maintained a stable financial position with a net financial position below minus EUR1 billion, better than forecasted.

Negative Points

The company faces ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, which could impact investments and market demand for steel. Rising costs, including freight rates and energy prices, are putting pressure on Salzgitter AG (SZGPF)'s operations. The steel production and processing segments remained negative, despite restructuring efforts. Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) anticipates continued headwinds in 2026, with no significant recovery expected in the German economy. The company is cautious about its trading unit's outlook due to low international trading volumes and ongoing restructuring.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide insights into the contribution of defense steel from Ilsenburg and compare its margins to standard steel grades? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: The defense sector will remain a niche market in terms of volume, but it offers more attractive price levels and margins compared to standard steel grades. We expect defense sales to contribute a single-digit percentage to overall sales in the next two to three years.

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Q: What is the expected impact of higher energy and freight costs on your financials? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: With over 50% of our gas needs hedged, the impact is estimated to be between EUR10 million and EUR15 million on an EBT level. Freight costs are being discussed with customers for potential burden sharing.

Q: Why does your trading unit outlook appear conservative despite rising steel prices? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: We are cautious due to significant volume drops in international trading and ongoing restructuring efforts. Additionally, we anticipate stockpiling before stronger safeguard measures are implemented.

Q: How has the first quarter of 2026 performed, and what is the outlook for the second quarter? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: The first quarter has developed as expected, better than last year, despite a strong winter affecting logistics. We anticipate catching up in March, with sales slightly below expectations but supported by ongoing cost measures.

Q: What are your expectations for the ETS reform, and how might it affect your operations? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: The ETS system should remain intact as a competitive CO2 reduction mechanism. Any reform should avoid harming first movers who have invested based on the current regulatory framework.

Q: Are there any supply chain concerns, and do you expect changes in customer procurement behavior? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: We have not identified major supply chain risks. Customers may shift to a European value chain to reduce uncertainty, especially given the cost impact on non-European producers.

Q: What is the outlook for the slab market, especially with HKM's role? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: With Russian slabs exiting the market by 2028, HKM will have an excess capacity of about 1 million tons. We are confident in capturing a 10% market share due to HKM's efficiency and quality.

Q: How will the acquisition of HKM affect Salzgitter's crude steelmaking capacity? A: Gunnar Groebler, CEO: HKM's capacity will be reduced from 5 million tons to 2-2.5 million tons post-transformation. We aim to make HKM a positive contributor to the group by 2027.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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Key Points

Despite a difficult steel market, Salzgitter returned to adjusted profitability with an adjusted EBT of EUR 2 million (reported EBT -EUR 28 million), sales of about EUR 9 billion, gross operating cash flow of EUR 505 million and a net financial position of -EUR 954 million. Restructuring and the P28 performance program outperformed targets, delivering EUR 129 million versus a EUR 97 million goal (with EUR 110 million judged sustainable), and management raised the program ambition to EUR 575 million with a EUR 122 million contribution targeted for 2026. Decarbonization and strategic moves progressed: SALCOS phase one remains on track with an additional EUR 322 million tranche (total public support EUR 1.3 billion) though phase two is postponed to 2028–2029, and Salzgitter has bid to acquire HKM (supported by EUR 200 million in grants) while reiterating 2026 guidance of EUR 9.5 billion sales, EUR 500–600 million adjusted EBITDA and EUR 75–175 million pre-tax result. Interested in Salzgitter AG? Here are five stocks we like better.

Salzgitter (ETR:SZG) executives told analysts that fiscal 2025 was marked by a difficult steel market—“perhaps even slightly worse than 2024”—but said internal performance measures and restructuring helped the group return to profitability on an adjusted basis. CEO Gunnar Gröbler described the year under the theme “back in black,” pointing to a slight positive adjusted pre-tax result, improved cash generation, and progress on the company’s decarbonization roadmap.

2025 results: lower sales, improved earnings stability

CFO Birgit Potrafki said group sales fell to “almost EUR 9 billion,” roughly EUR 1 billion below the prior year. She attributed the decline mainly to the deconsolidation of Mannesmann Stainless Tubes (which was still included in 2024) and weaker turnover across steel segments, with trading additionally affected by lower volumes.

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Despite the lower revenue base, Potrafki said the company stabilized earnings through cost and cash measures. Adjusted EBT came in slightly positive at EUR 2 million, while reported EBT was -EUR 28 million including a -EUR 30 million valuation impact tied to an exchangeable bond. The group reported EUR 505 million of gross operating cash flow, nearly EUR 100 million higher than the prior year, and ended 2025 with a net financial position of -EUR 954 million, which Potrafki said was better than earlier expectations during the year.

Potrafki highlighted the income statement’s main cost drivers—material costs of around EUR 5.8 billion, personnel expenses of EUR 1.9 billion, and other operating expenses of EUR 1.5 billion—and said lower material costs helped offset the sales decline. She also noted that depreciation and amortization comparisons were influenced by impairments recorded in 2024 related to Mannesmann Precision Tubes and HKM.

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Restructuring and performance program exceed targets

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Management emphasized restructuring steps across several areas. Gröbler said the European trading business underwent a “deep restructuring,” including the removal of certain product lines and customer groups and job reductions, with the unit returning to profitability in 2025. He also cited restructuring moves in steel processing and Mannesmann Precision Tubes, including the closure of a site in Helmond and a halving of operations at a site in Mexico.

Potrafki said the group’s P28 performance program exceeded its 2025 target: the company aimed for EUR 97 million and achieved EUR 129 million, an overperformance of 33%. She said EUR 110 million of the 2025 contribution is expected to be sustainable. Examples she gave included changes to the material mix in Peine’s electric arc furnace and logistics initiatives such as shifting transport from trucks to rail and combining shipments.

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Potrafki added that the company increased the overall ambition for the program to EUR 575 million, with a 2026 target contribution of EUR 122 million.

SALCOS funding increased; phase-one timeline unchanged

On decarbonization, Gröbler reiterated that there was “no intention whatsoever to postpone SALCOS phase one,” stating the project is well advanced in construction and moving toward commissioning. He also said the company is expanding customer discussions aimed at signing contracts for “green steel,” noting earlier projects delivered using Peine slabs and that Salzgitter has obtained certification under the Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS) for multiple sites including Salzgitter and Peine as well as downstream locations.

Gröbler said the company secured an additional EUR 322 million tranche of funding in 2025, bringing total public support for SALCOS to EUR 1.3 billion. He acknowledged project cost increases from roughly EUR 2.5 billion to EUR 2.7 billion, but said the additional funding “exceeds the additional cost,” improving the project’s net position.

While phase one is proceeding, Gröbler said the company decided to postpone SALCOS phase two to 2028–2029 using the program’s modular design to maintain flexibility. He stressed the company still intends to build the second electric arc furnace, but will adjust timing based on market and regulatory conditions.

HKM bid and defense market push

Gröbler said Salzgitter has offered to purchase the shares of HKM held by thyssenkrupp Steel and Vallourec, aiming for full ownership and a plan to transform HKM into a “one electric arc furnace steel mill” in 2029–2030. He argued the move has industrial logic tied to value-chain integration, feedstock security for defense products, and synergies in decarbonization. Gröbler also pointed to expected demand for slabs as Russian slab imports are pushed out under sanctions in 2028, calling HKM well positioned in that context.

Management said HKM has secured EUR 200 million in public grant funding and estimated the acquisition process could be closed by summer. On a call Q&A, Gröbler said HKM’s current capacity is about 5 million tons and the end-state after transformation would be about 2 to 2.5 million tons. He added that the business plan targets HKM becoming a positive contributor to the group by 2027.

Salzgitter also highlighted a push into defense steel, including the acquisition of Thyrolf & Uhle together with Universal Eisen und Stahl to expand from plate supply into components for system integrators. Gröbler told analysts defense volumes will remain niche, but margins are more attractive than standard grades. He said the company expects defense to represent a single-digit percentage of sales within 2–3 years, potentially reaching mid- to high-single-digit levels as the business ramps.

2026 outlook: modest recovery and higher earnings guidance

Looking to 2026, Potrafki said headwinds would continue, including the absence of certain one-time effects in trading that benefited 2025 results. Still, she described management as “cautiously optimistic,” expecting stronger momentum in 2026 and more pronounced upside from 2027 as policy measures take fuller effect.

Management reiterated 2026 guidance of:

Sales of EUR 9.5 billion Adjusted EBITDA (VX) of EUR 500 million to EUR 600 million Pre-tax result (VX) of EUR 75 million to EUR 175 million

Potrafki said the company expects increased sales in all segments and specifically forecast improved results in steel producing and steel processing, with steel production returning to profitability. Gröbler also proposed a dividend of EUR 0.20 per share, unchanged from 2024, citing continued investment needs and ongoing market uncertainty.

On risk factors discussed in Q&A, Gröbler said the company’s assessment of higher energy costs tied to geopolitical developments suggested an impact of about EUR 10 million to EUR 15 million at the EBT level based on current knowledge, supported by hedging levels above 50% for natural gas and significant electricity hedging via CO2-free PPAs. He said freight-rate increases were being discussed with customers, but cost-sharing outcomes were still too early to quantify.

About Salzgitter (ETR:SZG)

Salzgitter AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in steel and technology businesses worldwide. It operates through four segments: Steel Production, Steel Processing, Trading, and Technology. The Steel Production segment manufactures steel and special steels, such as hot-rolled wide strip, steel sheet, sections, tailored blanks, as well as scrap trading. The Steel Processing segment produces various high-grade heavy plates; and manufactures line pipes, HFI-welded tubes, and precision and stainless-steel tubes.

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SALZGITTER, GERMANY - March 19, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - At its ordinary meeting convened on March 19, 2026, the Supervisory Board of Salzgitter AG elected Ulrike Brouzi (60) as its new Chairwoman. Her term of office begins with immediate effect.

Ulrike Brouzi has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Salzgitter AG since May 23, 2013. The graduate in Business Mathematics is responsible for finance and compliance on the Board of Managing Directors of DZ BANK AG in Frankfurt.

As Lower Saxony's Finance Minister Gerald Heere, member of SZAG's Supervisory Board and representative of the main shareholder, the State of Lower Saxony, explains: "I am very pleased with the appointment of Ulrike Brouzi. She is a proven financial expert who has supported the Salzgitter Group for many years with her Supervisory Board mandate. In this position, Ms. Brouzi has been strongly committed to shaping and designing the course for the company in recent years. She is very familiar with the relevant processes, structures and the strategic direction of the Group and is therefore an excellent choice as Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board."

After Heinz-Gerhard Wente stepped down, Prof. Dr. Hans-Jurgen Urban took over as Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board on an interim basis. "On behalf of the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board of Salzgitter AG, I would like to thank Hans-Jurgen Urban most sincerely for his great commitment during this transitional period," says Finance Minister Heere.

Contact: Markus Heidler Head of Investor Relations Salzgitter AG EisenhuttenstraBe 99 38239 Salzgitter

Phone +49 5341 21-6105 Fax +49 5341 21-2570 E-Mail ir@salzgitter-ag.de

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Why Salzgitter is on investors’ radar today

Salzgitter (XTRA:SZG) has caught attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock posting a 16.1% gain over the past month and a 49.2% rise in the past 3 months.

For a company generating €9.1b in revenue but reporting a net loss of €200.2m, this recent share performance raises questions about how investors are weighing current challenges in the steel and technology operations against potential longer term expectations.

See our latest analysis for Salzgitter.

At a share price of €52.7, Salzgitter’s recent momentum is mixed, with a 16.1% 1 month share price return and 49.2% 3 month share price return, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 152.7%. This suggests sentiment has shifted meaningfully despite near term pullbacks.

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With Salzgitter generating €9.1b in revenue, reporting a net loss of €200.2m and trading at €52.7 after a strong run, the real question is whether you are looking at an undervalued turnaround story or a market that is already pricing in future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 53.9% Overvalued

Against a fair value estimate of €34.24 and a last close of €52.7, the most widely followed narrative points to a stretched valuation that leans heavily on future execution.

Large-scale cost optimization (€500M by 2028), working capital improvements, and portfolio streamlining are on track, which should structurally lower unit costs, bolster cash flow, and drive stronger EBITDA and free cash flow even in a challenging demand environment.

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Curious what kind of revenue path, margin rebuild and earnings power need to line up to support that fair value gap at a higher future multiple? The full narrative provides a detailed bridge from today’s losses toward a very different profit profile, with specific assumptions on growth, profitability and the price investors might be willing to pay for those earnings.

Result: Fair Value of €34.24 (OVERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, you still need to weigh risks such as sustained import pressure on European steel prices and potential delays to EU regulatory support that many forecasts currently lean on.

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Another angle on valuation

While our narrative based fair value sits at €34.24, the SWS fair ratio on the P/S multiple paints a different picture. Salzgitter trades on a P/S of 0.3x, versus a peer average of 0.5x and a fair ratio of 0.9x, which flags a clear valuation gap that could either close or widen from here. How do you weigh that against the execution and cycle risks you see?

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Germany's latest state-backed injection for Salzgitter's hydrogen-based steel programme, cleared under EU state-aid rules, tightens the link between industrial decarbonisation, trade defences and carbon-border costs for global steel buyers.

SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / Sunnov Investment Pte. Ltd. is tracking a $379.9 million supplementary tranche authorised in the latest decision for Salzgitter's hydrogen steel initiative, lifting total public support to $1.5 billion under the funding envelope and reinforcing Germany's push to keep heavy industry investable through the energy transition.

The additional capital follows the split between federal and regional budgets, with Berlin covering 70% of the supplementary tranche and Lower Saxony 30%. Thomas Gardner, Director of Private Equity at Sunnov Investment Pte. Ltd., frames the approval as "a de-risking step that turns decarbonisation ambition into bankable capex discipline", noting that public funding reduces execution uncertainty for industrial retrofits. Sunnov Investment Pte. Ltd.,

The Salcos build-out carries an estimated $3 billion price tag for full completion, and the grant package now covers just over half of spend in the programme's current configuration. European Commission state-aid clearance remains in place, providing the legal certainty required to keep procurement, engineering and contractor mobilisation moving on the existing delivery timetable.

At the centre of the first-stage configuration sits a 100MW electrolyser at the Flachstahl site, designed to supply green hydrogen to an iron ore direct reduction unit that displaces coal-based chemistry. The initial operating phase targets a 30% cut in carbon dioxide emissions from around two million tonnes of annual steel output, with renewable electricity powering the water-splitting process.

In Sunnov Investment's reading of the funding mechanics, the supplementary tranche addresses a financing gap that follows the withdrawal of other anticipated support channels, while signalling that Berlin is willing to use its climate and transformation resources to protect strategic industrial capacity. Gardner calls the structure "a pragmatic blueprint for Europe's hard-to-abate sectors, where capital intensity and policy risk collide", and notes that continuity in cost sharing matters as much as the headline number for long-duration projects.

Hydrogen availability remains the operational constraint investors watch most closely in early ramp-up. Phase-one demand is set at 150,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year, while on-site electrolysis capacity produces roughly 9,000 tonnes per year, leaving about 141,000 tonnes per year to be sourced externally until the wider hydrogen network reaches industrial scale. A natural-gas blend offers a bridge during the initial operating window, with supply diversification expected to improve once pipeline connectivity and merchant hydrogen volumes expand later in the decade.

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The decarbonisation upside is sizeable when the full programme reaches steady-state execution. A complete conversion pathway targets a 95% reduction in direct carbon dioxide emissions at full build-out, against an estimated eight million tonnes of direct emissions per year from current operations, with roughly 7.6 million tonnes per year of that footprint scheduled for removal in the final stage. Gardner characterises the emissions arithmetic as "the investor-grade metric that turns climate targets into measurable industrial performance", arguing that credibility rests on delivery milestones and verified abatement over operating cycles.

Trade and competitiveness considerations sharpen the financial logic for green steel, particularly as global overcapacity is projected to approach 721 million tonnes within the next two years. EU safeguard measures remain extended through mid-year under the existing trade-defence window, while the United States maintains 25% steel tariffs that later escalate to 50% within the same policy cycle, increasing the risk of trade diversion and putting up to 18 million tonnes of annual European steel exports to America under pressure. In the latest full reporting year, China produces more than one billion metric tonnes of steel and India reaches about 149 million metric tonnes, while hot-rolled coil spot assessments show $585 per tonne pricing against Indian export indications in a $731 to $743 per tonne range.

Carbon-border policy adds another layer of pricing discipline. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism moves into its definitive, certificate-based phase at the start of its first compliance cycle, requiring importers to purchase certificates linked to EU Emissions Trading System allowance prices that are calculated quarterly in the initial cycle before shifting to weekly averages in the next. With carbon pricing trading in a $141 to $236 per tonne range in recent market windows, hydrogen-based direct reduced iron paired with electric arc furnaces offers a materially lower emissions profile than blast furnace routes, reshaping procurement for buyers who face both tariff risk and carbon-cost exposure.

For Sunnov Investment, the signal from Berlin is a more investable pathway for industrial decarbonisation where policy support, engineering execution and trade rules converge, even as later-stage expansion remains sensitive to hydrogen infrastructure and power-price stability. Gardner describes the moment as "a reminder that the transition is being financed in tranches, not slogans", a framing that encourages investors to focus on cash-flow timing, supply-chain bottlenecks and verifiable abatement in steel's next operating chapter.

About Sunnov Investment Serving accredited investors, foundations and endowments worldwide, the Singapore-based investment manager, founded in 2012, runs long-only equity strategies alongside complementary long/short equity, global macro, event-driven and systematic mandates, while developing structured routes for eligible retail participation.

Website: https://sunnov.com

Media enquiries should be directed to Deng Hui at d.hui@sunnov.com

The business is registered as Sunnov Investment Pte. Ltd., UEN 201225494E.

SOURCE: Sunnov Investment Pte. Ltd.,

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Release Date: November 10, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) confirmed its full-year 2025 outlook despite a challenging and volatile environment. The company's gross cash flow improved significantly, showing a positive trend compared to the previous year. Salzgitter AG (SZGPF) received 155 million in public funding for its ZICOS project, positively impacting cash flow from investing activities. The net financial position showed only a slight decline, indicating effective financial management in a peak spending year. The company expects potential positive impacts in the second half of the year from rising steel spot prices and long-term contracts.

Negative Points

Sales were below the previous year's level due to divestments, lower average sale prices, and reduced trading volumes. The company faced a negative effect of around 23 million from currency exchange rate impacts on derivatives. Risk provisioning of 10 million was made for a planned portfolio measure, burdening earnings before taxes. Maintenance activities in the second quarter are expected to impact production output and EBITDA contribution. The outlook for the German market is mixed, with growth expected to stagnate, posing challenges for future demand.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: What has been driving the strong demand and volumes in the first quarter, and do you think this was due to customers buying ahead of anticipated tariffs? A: We share your interpretation that the strong demand and volumes were likely influenced by customers buying ahead of anticipated tariffs and safeguard events. It's hard to picture underlying demand being as strong as it was 22 years ago.

Q: What is the volume trend for the second quarter, and will maintenance impact revenues? A: In the second quarter, public holidays in Germany and maintenance activities, including blast furnace maintenance, will impact production output and EBITDA. However, we have enough stock to prevent negative revenue impacts.

Q: Can you provide more details on the 10 million impairment related to portfolio streamlining and the visibility on HKM plant closure? A: We cannot provide further details on the 10 million impairment due to ongoing negotiations. Regarding HKM, we are evaluating options, but no closure is expected in the next 24 months.

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Q: What is the outlook for the steel production division, and what could lead to an upside revision in guidance? A: The major driver for turnover is OEM call-offs and price levels. Our guidance already includes potential upside from these factors. For the technology segment, we expect another record year in turnover and profits, with stable order books.

Q: Can you confirm the CapEx budget for 2025 and the outlook for raw material costs? A: The total spending for 2025 is around 800 million net of grants. We are on track with our cash flow from investing activities. Regarding raw materials, we have taken advantage of low levels, which should contribute positively to our results.

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Salzgitter (XTRA:SZG) has been on investors’ radar following recent movements in its share price. Over the past month, the stock dipped 8%, while performance improved over the past 3 months with a 24% gain.

See our latest analysis for Salzgitter.

Momentum has clearly returned for Salzgitter, with a sharp recovery from last month's pullback as the stock notched a 24% gain over the past quarter. Even more notably, its 83% year-to-date share price return and 61% total shareholder return over the past year point to growing investor confidence in the company’s outlook.

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With Salzgitter’s shares soaring past analyst targets and logging robust gains, the key question is whether the company remains undervalued or if the market has already accounted for all its expected growth potential for investors.

Most Popular Narrative: 17.7% Overvalued

Salzgitter’s latest widely-followed narrative sees its fair value lagging the recent market price, with analysts projecting a target that’s notably below where the stock now trades. This sets the stage for a closer look at the detailed assumptions driving long-term outlooks and pricing models.

The accelerating rollout of government infrastructure stimulus (including defense, renewable energy, and construction projects) across Europe from 2026 onward aligns with Salzgitter's core markets, potentially reversing current demand weakness and providing top-line growth opportunities as these investments materialize.

Read the complete narrative.

Curious why many believe future infrastructure waves could flip the script for Salzgitter’s valuation? The “secret sauce” may lie in a set of sharp forecast changes, spanning future revenues, margins, and the kind of profit turnaround that often totally shifts how analysts price in future value. Find out what pivotal numbers anchor this narrative’s fair value estimate.

Result: Fair Value of €25.06 (OVERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, ongoing high steel imports and slow recovery in European demand could easily undermine these bullish outlooks. This keeps Salzgitter’s rebound far from guaranteed.

Find out about the key risks to this Salzgitter narrative.

Another View: The Multiples Perspective

While analysts see Salzgitter as overvalued based on future growth and discounted cash flows, the price-to-sales ratio tells a different story. At just 0.2x, it is much lower than European industry peers (0.7x) and the fair ratio (0.5x). This suggests the stock may actually offer value at current levels. Which yardstick should investors trust most when markets are in flux?

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See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.XTRA:SZG PS Ratio as at Nov 2025

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Salzgitter AG (SZGPY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.37 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +280.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.04 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.12, delivering a surprise of -400%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.

Salzgitter, which belongs to the Zacks Steel - Producers industry, posted revenues of $2.57 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.69%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.73 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Salzgitter shares have added about 105.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 14.4%.

What's Next for Salzgitter?

While Salzgitter has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Salzgitter was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.01 on $2.77 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.23 on $10.84 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

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Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Steel - Producers is currently in the bottom 28% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Flexible Solutions International Inc. (FSI), another stock in the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Flexible Solutions International Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $10.46 million, up 12.4% from the year-ago quarter.

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