Eregli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikalari T.A.S. (EREGL) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What EREGL does

Eregli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikalari T.A.S. (EREGL) is a Turkish steel producer listed on the Borsa Istanbul. Together with its subsidiaries, the company produces and sells iron and steel rolled products, alloyed and non-alloyed iron, cast and pressed steel, coke, and by-products in Turkey and internationally. Its product range includes flat steel products such as hot and cold rolled flat steel, plate, tin, chrome, and galvanized coated sheets, as well as integrated and electrical steel. Beyond steelmaking, EREGL is involved in renewable energy generation, industrial gas production and sale, pellets, iron and magnesite ores, refractory, trading, recycling, and special purpose business. It also provides after-sales, laboratory and calibration, steel service center, and port services, as well as management and consulting services, and exports its products. The company serves the automotive, white goods, tube mills, rolling mills, general manufacturing, electric&electronics, machinery, energy, heating equipment, shipbuilding, defense, packaging, and renewable energy industries. Eregli Demir ve Çelik Fabrikalari T.A.S. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

Key numbers explained

• Market: EREGL trades on the Borsa Istanbul, the main stock exchange of Turkey.
• Price and daily change: The stock is currently priced at 37.74 TRY, with a daily change of -0.53%.
• Market capitalization: The company's market cap is 253.68 billion TRY, reflecting its size in the market.
• Valuation ratios: The trailing P/E ratio is 32.8, while the forward P/E ratio (based on expected earnings) is 6.1, suggesting a significant difference between current and expected earnings.
• Earnings per share: Trailing 12-month EPS is 1.15 TRY.
• Dividend yield: The dividend yield is 1.46%, with an ex-dividend date of December 15, 2益6. The company pays out 48% of its earnings as dividends.
• Risk and volatility: The beta is 1, indicating the stock moves in line with the market. The 52-week price range is 23.46 – 45.1, and the stock has risen 29.2% over the past year.
• Profitability: Revenue (trailing 12 months) is 238.52 billion TRY, with a year-over-year growth of 56.7%. Profit margin is 3.2%, operating margin is 3.7%, and return on equity is 2.7%.
• Leverage: The debt-to-equity ratio is 49%, and the price-to-book ratio is 0.8.
• Next earnings: The next earnings date is October 19, 2026.

What to watch

• Steel industry cyclicality: EREGL's performance is closely tied to the global steel cycle, which is influenced by infrastructure spending, automotive production, and construction demand.
• Raw material costs: Iron ore and energy prices can significantly impact profitability.
• Currency fluctuations: As a Turkish exporter, the Turkish lira's strength or weakness affects international competitiveness.
• Geopolitical factors: Regional stability and trade policies can influence market access and costs.
• Energy transition: The company's involvement in renewable energy and its impact on traditional steel operations.