Iron & Steel (Specialty Stainless, Electrical, and Alloy Steel)
Strategic Profile
The company distinguishes itself through its unique capability to produce low carbon footprint stainless and special steels, utilizing biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap. Aperam operates through four segments: Stainless and Electrical Steel, Services and Solutions, Alloys and Specialties, and Recycling.
Cyborg Score Rationale
2025 performance showed stable shipments of 2,287 thousand tonnes but declining profitability with Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 339 million versus EUR 356 million in 2024. The company maintains market leadership in specialty steels but faces macro headwinds. Recent Universal Stainless acquisition expands capabilities.
Top Insights
Aperam completed the acquisition of Universal Stainless in January 2025, expanding U.S. market presence and specialty alloy capacity
Brazilian facilities use charcoal from company-managed eucalyptus forests for steel reduction, reducing CO2 footprint versus coking coal
Net income declined significantly to EUR 9 million in 2025 from EUR 231 million in 2024, reflecting market challenges
The company operates 2.5 million tonnes flat Stainless and Electrical steel capacity across six production facilities in Brazil, Belgium, and France