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Ferroglobe PLC scores 4/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Cyclical commodity play with integrated vertical positioning; recovery dependent on market pricing stabilization and energy cost management. TTM revenue of $1.3B contrasts with TTM net income of -$177.1M and a -13.3% net profit margin. With a current ratio of 1.66, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position, but profitability.

What is Ferroglobe PLC's industry? Ferroglobe PLC (ferroglobe.com) operates in Metals and Mining. AskCyborg classifies Ferroglobe PLC under Metals and Mining in its company registry.

Ferroglobe PLC is a producer of silicon metal, silicon-based specialty alloys, manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys. These products are supplied to customers across end markets such as solar, electronics, ...

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Cyclical commodity play with integrated vertical positioning; recovery dependent on market pricing stabilization and energy cost...

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Industry Metals and Mining
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Ferroglobe PLC Overview

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Ferroglobe PLC is a producer of silicon metal, silicon-based specialty alloys, manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys. These products are supplied to customers across end markets such as solar, electronics, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy. The company operates vertically integrated operations including mining assets and electrometallurgical production facilities across North America, Europe, and South Africa.

Strategic Profile

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As a leading domestic producer in both Europe and the U.S., with a strong balance sheet, disciplined cost control, and a competitive long-term French energy agreement, the company is positioned for improvement in 2026. The company operates quartz mines in South Africa, Spain, the United States, and Canada; and low-ash metallurgical coal mines in the United States; charcoal production facility in South Africa; and hydroelectric power plant in France.

Competitive Landscape

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Ferroglobe competes in specialized electrometallurgical materials with limited global competitors due to capital intensity and energy requirements. Primary competition includes integrated ferroalloy and silicon metal producers globally, with regional players in Europe, North America, and South Africa. The company's vertically integrated model and proprietary energy contracts provide competitive differentiation.

Industry Context

Ferroglobe PLC operates in Metals and Mining.

Key facts

Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: London, UK · Revenue: $1.3B · Market cap: $0.81B

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  • Currently unprofitable despite $1.3B revenue; market cyclicality creates profitability volatility
  • Vertically integrated supply chain with owned mining and energy assets provides cost control advantages
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Recent developments

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  • April 2026Scheduled Q1 2026 earnings call for May 6, 2026
  • February 2026Q4 2025 results showed sequential sales improvement of 5.7% vs Q3 2025
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Tronox HoldingsGlobal producer of specialty minerals and chemicals→Allegheny TechnologiesSpecialty materials and components manufacturer→China MolybdenumGlobal producer of ferroalloys and specialty metals→

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What does Ferroglobe PLC do?+
Ferroglobe PLC is a producer of silicon metal, silicon-based specialty alloys, manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys. These products are supplied to customers across end markets such as solar, electronics, ...
What is Ferroglobe PLC's Cyborg Score?+
Ferroglobe PLC has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Ferroglobe PLC's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Tronox Holdings, Allegheny Technologies, China Molybdenum. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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