CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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BSP:FESA4 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa BSP:FESA4
68 GF Score
Price R$5.87
GF Value R$7.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Profitability Rank?

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa BSP:FESA4 68 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:FESA4 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.74%. As of today, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Profitability Rank Related Terms


BSP:FESA4 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank falls into.


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CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-13.873 / 506.372
=-2.74 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -32.7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank too high?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.23, compared to a current price of R$5.87 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.87 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.23. GuruFocus considers CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:FESA4:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: R$7.23 vs. price of R$5.87 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FESA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Business Description

Other Exchanges FESA3:Brazil
Address Estrada de Santiago s/n, Pojuca, BA, BRA, 48120000
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa produces ferroalloys, including chromium alloys and silicon ferroalloys. It operates in the areas of mining, reforestation, and metallurgy, offering high-carbon ferrochrome, low-carbon ferrochrome, and ferrosilicon. It also engages in the mining, forestry, metallurgy businesses.
68GF Score

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