Constellium (NYSE:CSTM): Valuation Check After New Singen Battery Foil Investment Goes Live

Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) has flipped the switch on its new finishing lines at Singen in Germany, completing a EUR30 million battery foil investment with Lotte Infracell that tightens its grip on Europe’s EV supply chain.

See our latest analysis for Constellium.

That operational step up seems to be catching investors’ attention, with the share price at $18.38 after a strong 30 day share price return and powerful year to date and one year total shareholder returns, suggesting positive momentum rather than a one off pop.

If this EV focused move has you thinking about where else growth could come from in transport, it might be worth scanning auto manufacturers for other potential opportunities.

But with the shares already up strongly this year and trading below, yet not far from, analyst targets, is Constellium still flying under the radar or are investors now fully pricing in its next leg of growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 8.7% Undervalued

With Constellium last closing at $18.38 against a narrative fair value of $20.12, the story points to modest upside built on improving fundamentals.

Analysts are assuming Constellium's revenue will grow by 9.3% annually over the next 3 years.

Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 0.4% today to 4.5% in 3 years time.

Read the complete narrative.

Curious how modest revenue growth, rising margins and shrinking share count can still point to meaningful upside. The projected earnings step change is striking. Want to see which future profit multiple holds this whole valuation together.

Result: Fair Value of $20.12 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, lingering demand softness in key auto and aerospace markets, along with elevated capex needs, could squeeze margins and free cash flow, challenging that upbeat earnings path.

Find out about the key risks to this Constellium narrative.

Another Lens On Value

Step away from the narrative fair value and our SWS DCF model paints a far bolder picture, with Constellium trading around 57% below its estimated fair value of $42.79, implying much deeper upside but also a bigger gap for the business to grow into.

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

Build Your Own Constellium Narrative

If you see the story differently or want to stress test the assumptions with your own numbers, you can build a fresh narrative in just a few minutes: Do it your way.

A great starting point for your Constellium research is our analysis highlighting 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign that could impact your investment decision.

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