ASTLW - Algoma Steel: Underpriced From Both Cyclical And EAF Perspectives
2024-03-15 06:00:50 ET
Summary
- Algoma Steel Group is transforming its steel-making process from Blast Furnace to Electric Arc Furnace, which is expected to improve margins.
- The Company should be assessed based on the performance over the steel cycle. I used its peers' performances to assess its cyclical performance and EAF improvements.
- Based on these, there is a margin of safety. ASTL is also strong financially providing some leeway in case of a prolonged downtrend and delays in its EAF transformation.
Investment Thesis
Algoma Steel Group ( ASTL ) is a steel company that is transforming its Blast Furnace steel-making process into an EAF one. As steel is a cyclical commodity, this makes ASTL a cyclical company. However, ASTL was only formed in 2021....
Algoma Steel: Underpriced From Both Cyclical And EAF Perspectives