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Commercial Metals Company (CMC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CMC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
11 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $56.75
1 Year Target Price $56.75
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 30.08% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.38B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 190.03 | 1Y Target Price 56.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 190.03 | 1Y Target Price 56.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 1.28 | 52 Weeks Range 37.78 - 63.82 | Updated Date 08/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 37.78 - 63.82 | Updated Date 08/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.25% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.3 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Profitability
Profit Margin 0.48% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.15% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.22% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.88% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 190.03 | Forward PE 11.89 | Enterprise Value 6895071612 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83 |
Enterprise Value 6895071612 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.19 | Shares Outstanding 111931000 | Shares Floating 110938826 |
Shares Outstanding 111931000 | Shares Floating 110938826 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.95 | Percent Institutions 94.39 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Commercial Metals Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) was founded in 1915 as a scrap metal brokerage. It has evolved into a global metals recycling, manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution company.
Core Business Areas
- Americas Recycling: Processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal into raw materials for steel mills and foundries.
- Americas Mills: Manufactures steel products, including rebar, merchant bar, and wire rod, primarily from recycled metal.
- Americas Fabrication: Fabricates, distributes, and installs reinforcing steel and related products.
- Europe: Includes steel mills and downstream operations in Poland and other European countries. Produces a range of steel products.
Leadership and Structure
CMC is led by a board of directors and a management team headed by the CEO, Peter Matt. The organizational structure is divided by geographic region and business segment.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rebar: Reinforcing steel bars used in concrete construction. CMC is a major rebar producer and fabricator in North America. Market share varies regionally, but they are a significant player, competing with Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
- Merchant Bar: A range of steel bars used in various industrial and construction applications. Competitors include Nucor, Gerdau, and Steel Dynamics.
- Recycled Metals: Processed ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal. The market is highly fragmented, with many regional and national players. Competitors include Sims Metal Management, and Schnitzer Steel Industries.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel and metal recycling industry is cyclical and influenced by macroeconomic factors, construction activity, infrastructure spending, and commodity prices. Demand is currently robust but faces inflationary pressures and supply chain challenges.
Positioning
CMC is vertically integrated, giving it control over its supply chain and cost structure. This provides a competitive advantage compared to companies focused on only one part of the steel production process.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global steel market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. CMC addresses the TAM with vertically integrated operations focusing on steel recycling, production, and fabrication. Their TAM includes infrastructure projects, commercial/residential building markets, and the automotive industries.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertical integration
- Strong recycling capabilities
- Geographic diversification
- Experienced management team
- Efficient operations
Weaknesses
- Cyclical industry
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Capital-intensive operations
- Dependence on construction activity
- Sensitivity to raw material costs
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Growing demand for recycled materials
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Technological advancements in steel production
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Rising raw material costs
- Environmental regulations
- Trade restrictions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUE
- STLD
- RS
Competitive Landscape
CMC's vertical integration and focus on recycling provide a competitive advantage. They face competition from larger steel producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics, as well as smaller regional players. Their advantage stems from efficient recycling and fabrication capabilities.
Major Acquisitions
Tensar Corporation
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 550
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CMC's construction solutions portfolio and broadened its market reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CMC's growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic expansion, and increasing demand for steel and recycled materials. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth, driven by infrastructure spending and demand for sustainable steel production. This information is readily available on financial news websites.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansions of existing facilities, and strategic acquisitions to enhance vertical integration and geographic reach.
Summary
Commercial Metals Company is a vertically integrated steel producer with strengths in recycling and fabrication. Its financial performance is influenced by cyclical market conditions. Increased infrastructure spending and sustainability trends provide opportunities for growth. The company needs to manage commodity price fluctuations and remain competitive in a dynamic industry.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Company Investor Relations
- Financial News Outlets (e.g., Reuters, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance)
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change. Data may be delayed.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Commercial Metals Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Irving, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-01-01 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Peter R. Matt | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 13178 | Website https://www.cmc.com |
Full time employees 13178 | Website https://www.cmc.com | ||
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and fabricates steel and metal products, and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Steel Group; Europe Steel Group; and Emerging Businesses Group. The company processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals to steel mills and foundries, aluminum sheet and ingot manufacturers, brass and bronze ingot makers, copper refineries and mills, secondary lead smelters, specialty steel mills, high temperature alloy manufacturers, and other consumers. It also manufactures and sells finished long steel products, including reinforcing bar, merchant bar, light structural, and other special sections, as well as semi-finished billets for rerolling and forging applications. In addition, the company provides fabricated rebar used to reinforce concrete primarily in the construction of commercial and non-commercial buildings, hospitals, convention centers, industrial plants, power plants, highways, bridges, arenas, stadiums, and dams; sells and rents construction-related products and equipment to concrete installers and other businesses; and manufactures and sells strength bars for the truck trailer industry, special bar steels for the energy market, and armor plates for military vehicles. Further, it manufactures rebars, merchant bars, and wire rods; and sells fabricated rebars, wire meshes, welded steel mesh, wire rod, cold rolled rebar, cold rolled wire rod, assembled rebar cages and other fabricated rebar by-products to fabricators, manufacturers, distributors, and construction companies. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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