Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
METISA Metalúrgica Timboense S.A., based in Timbo, Brazil, is a manufacturer and distributor of a diverse portfolio of metal components and tools. The company primarily serves the Brazilian market, while also exporting its goods to approximately 40 countries, either directly or through agents. Its product lines encompass agricultural parts, such as tractor and farm implement components, including specialized disc blades for the sugar-alcohol sector and sugarcane harvesting blades. METISA also crafts stone saw blades, utilized for cutting ornamental granite and other stones. For heavy construction and road-building equipment, it provides a comprehensive range of wear parts like blades, edges, teeth, adapters, and track elements for various machinery, including bulldozers, excavators, and motor graders. The company supplies critical railway accessories, such as tie plates and steel sleepers, for permanent way construction. Additionally, METISA produces an array of hand tools, including shovels, spades, picks, and hoes, suitable for civil construction, gardening, and mining. Its offerings also include truck parts like bars, profiles, and axles for spring fabrication and pneumatic suspension systems, alongside general washers.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT