Aperam S.A. Price & Performance (APEMY)

Aperam's stock fell sharply following its Q1 2025 trading update, driven by ongoing weak demand and persistent price pressure in Europe. The company expects lower EBITDA compared to Q4, with consensus estimates around €87 million. Despite volume gains, negative valuation effects and market headwinds continue to weigh on performance.123

Long-term Aperam shareholders have faced a 26% decline over three years, largely due to annual earnings per share drops of 36%. However, a recent one-year total return of 4.3%, including dividends, suggests some recovery potential, though ongoing financial challenges and market skepticism remain apparent.456

Aperam is intensifying its focus on sustainability, with two-thirds of its business shifting toward recycling and carbon footprint considerations now embedded in procurement and investment decisions. Company leadership emphasizes that sustainability is now a core driver of both business resilience and future growth, not just a compliance measure.78