FCF regularly engages in research on the metals and materials sector based on available data from European metals and materials producers. The findings are regularly published in the
FCF METALS & MATERIALS MARKET STUDY
The FCF Metals & Materials Market Study includes:
Market Fundamentals: Development of key P&L metrics (revenue, EBITDA, EBIT) and profitability metrics (EBITDA-/ EBIT margin)
Market Valuation: Development of valuation multiples (EV / EBITDA, EV / EBIT)
Credit Statistics: Development of relevant credit metrics (net leverage ratio, equity ratio, EBITDA interest cover ratio and loan-to-value ratios), market rating and implied cost of capital (WACC)
Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions: Development of deal volume and deal count
Key findings of the FCF Metals & Materials Market Study (October 2022):
- Revenue Development ’21: 31.6%
- EBITDA Development ’21: 91.1%
- EBITDA Margin ‘21: 18.4%
- EV / EBITDA-Multiple ‘21: 5.8x
- Net Leverage ’21: 2.6x
- Equity Ratio ’21: 55.3%
- Rating ’21: BXX
- WACC ’21: 8.3%
- Private Equity Deal Count ’21: 172
- M&A Deal Count ’21: 195
Key findings of the FCF Metals & Materials Market Study (September 2021):
- Revenue Development ’20: -6.6%
- EBITDA Development ’20: -8.1%
- EBITDA Margin ‘20: 14.0%
- EV / EBITDA-Multiple ‘20: 7.6x
- Net Leverage ’20: 2.1x
- Equity Ratio ’20: 51.3%
- Rating ’20: BXX
- WACC ’20: 6.0%
- Private Equity Deal Count ’20: 114
- M&A Deal Count ’20: 120
MIDCAP RESEARCH SERIES
Market Research
Bank Monitor
Analysis of the historic and current spreads of credit default swaps for banks most active in the German corporate lending market.
Valuation MonitorThe FCF Valuation Monitor is a comprehensive quarterly valuation analysis (e.g. ratios and multiples) for the German small / midcap market segment of selected industry sectors.
Credit MonitorComprehensive analysis of the interest rate environment and loan market for corporates in Germany.
Sector MonitorResearch on European listed companies from selected sectors (Automotive Suppliers, Construction Materials, Forestry, Paper & Packaging, Food & Beverages, Logistic & Transportation, Industrial Machinery, Pharma, Recycling, Software, TMT)
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