Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (SIM) Financial Ratios
31 years of historical data (1995–2025) · Basic Materials · Steel
EV/EBITDA
↓
10.70
↑+4587% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.23
30Y Low0.1·High7.3
P/FCF
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N/A
—
5yr avg: 1.38
30Y Low0.1·High18.3
P/B Ratio
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1.48
↑+208% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.48
30Y Low0.0·High2.0
ROE
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2.4%
↑-98% vs avg
5yr avg: 114.4%
30Y Low-11%·High165%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.00
↑+68% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.00
30Y Low0.0·High6.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SIM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. trades at 61.3x earnings, 5076% above its 5-year average of 1.2x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.9x, the stock trades at a premium of 168%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.1B | $4.9B | $4.5B | $5.2B | $5.2B | $4.2B | $2.0B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $2.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.4B | $-23663720660 | $-24647574818 | $-18406838328 | $-16331114000 | $3.4B | $1.6B | $1.2B | $-5325839600 | $-5659867034 | $-5203290873 |
| P/E Ratio → | 61.35 | 3.43 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.71 | — | 0.45 | 1.29 | 0.81 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.10 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.48 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 2.03 | 1.19 | 0.91 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 1.32 | 2.92 | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.74 | — | 1.27 | 18.30 | 0.89 |
| P/OCF | 54.20 | 3.03 | 0.81 | 1.21 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 1.51 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.41 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SIM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s enterprise value stands at 10.7x EBITDA, 4587% above its 5-year average of 0.2x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 6% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | -0.83 | -0.73 | -0.45 | -0.30 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.03 | -0.15 | -0.20 | -0.19 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.70 | -4.27 | -3.57 | -1.96 | -1.33 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.34 | -1.03 | -1.13 | -1.07 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.09 | -5.22 | -1.96 | -2.77 | -1.46 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.70 | -1.26 | -1.84 | -0.97 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | -7.20 | -10.40 | -2.25 | 0.47 | 0.59 | — | -4.33 | -66.80 | -2.00 |
SIM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. earns an operating margin of 16.0%, above the Basic Materials sector average of 9.8%. Operating margins have compressed from 20.3% to 16.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 2.4% is modest. ROIC of 11.2% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 25.2% | 25.2% | 22.7% | 25.8% | 26.7% | 28.1% | 18.6% | 12.0% | 14.3% | 16.5% | 17.2% |
| Operating Margin | 16.0% | 16.0% | 17.3% | 20.3% | 20.6% | 24.9% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.1% | 5.1% | 31.2% | 12.6% | 14.5% | 17.0% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 10.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.4% | 2.4% | 19.2% | 10.6% | 31.4% | 508.3% | 165.0% | -8.9% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| ROA | 2.0% | 2.0% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 22.3% | 369.8% | 118.1% | -6.5% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| ROIC | 11.2% | 11.2% | 15.5% | 23.9% | 60.3% | 801.5% | 297.9% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 10.5% |
| ROCE | 7.2% | 7.2% | 10.0% | 15.9% | 40.8% | 665.9% | 271.2% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 10.1% |
SIM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.0x, which is very conservative (100% below the sector average of 2.6x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $28.6B exceeds total debt of $5M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 43.6x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.48 | -0.49 | -0.47 | -0.45 | -0.36 | -0.23 | -0.23 | -0.20 | -0.22 | -0.23 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -5.15 | -5.15 | -4.23 | -2.51 | -1.75 | -0.05 | -0.06 | -0.11 | -1.34 | -1.44 | -1.55 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | -8.52 | -13.32 | -2.97 | -0.10 | -0.14 | — | -5.61 | -85.10 | -2.89 |
| Interest Coverage | 43.61 | 43.61 | 3360.39 | 75.54 | 199.05 | 159.22 | 91.72 | 30.73 | 255.34 | 56.46 | 132.97 |
Net cash position: cash ($28.6B) exceeds total debt ($5M)
SIM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s current ratio of 5.49x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 4.38x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 3.07x to 5.49x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.49 | 5.49 | 4.29 | 3.07 | 2.87 | 3.28 | 2.90 | 2.62 | 3.21 | 3.79 | 4.17 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.38 | 4.38 | 3.28 | 2.32 | 2.03 | 2.20 | 1.82 | 1.74 | 2.04 | 2.60 | 2.87 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.42 | 3.42 | 2.50 | 1.73 | 1.42 | 1.39 | 0.92 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 1.06 | 1.44 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.62 | 0.80 | 19.75 | 15.65 | 13.97 | 0.74 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.21 | 3.00 | 3.10 | 69.62 | 64.15 | 68.88 | 3.01 | 2.91 | 3.17 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 101.22 | 93.56 | 51.25 | 51.94 | 2.37 | 3.39 | 4.50 | 49.30 | 86.57 | 42.47 |
SIM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. returns 0.1% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 1.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71.1% | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.6% | 29.1% | 254.8% | 100.3% | 150.9% | 226.8% | 141.6% | — | 224.4% | 77.6% | 124.0% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 76.0% | 34.2% | 139.2% | 175.8% | 135.7% | — | 78.5% | 5.5% | 112.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 9.9% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 100.0% | 9.9% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $166M | $166M | $166M | $154M | $154M | $154M | $155M | $163M | $166M | $162M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SIM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SIMYou | $5B | 61.3 | 10.7 | — | 25.2% | 16.0% | 2.4% | 11.2% | 0.0 |
 CMC | $8B | 97.5 | 10.3 | 25.7 | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 8.5% | 1.7 |
 NUE | $53B | 31.1 | 14.1 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 STLD | $35B | 30.3 | 19.0 | 69.9 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.1 |
 RS | $19B | 26.9 | 16.2 | 38.3 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
 TX | $10B | 22.0 | 7.5 | — | 15.0% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 1.9 |
 GGB | $10B | 35.4 | 6.2 | 37.5 | 11.4% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 6.8% | 1.6 |
 CLF | $6B | -3.7 | — | — | -4.6% | -7.5% | -22.4% | -7.5% | — |
 MT | $48B | 15.4 | 8.5 | 102.0 | 9.6% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 2.0 |
 ZEUS | $533M | 24.3 | 10.6 | 127.1 | 23.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.0 |
 SXC | $615M | -13.9 | 5.5 | 14.5 | 7.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 4.3% | 3.1 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.9 | 11.4 | 27.5 | 31.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SIM stock.
What is Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s P/E ratio?
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s current P/E ratio is 61.3x. The historical average is 1.0x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s EV/EBITDA?
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 3.0x.
What is Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s ROE?
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s return on equity (ROE) is 2.4%. The historical average is 14.7%.
Is SIM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. is trading at a P/E of 61.3x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s profit margins?
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. has 25.2% gross margin and 16.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. have?
Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.