Essential Intelligence
Welcome to your dedicated resource hub designed specifically for investment analysts covering the steel sector. This curated collection brings together comprehensive M&A data, transaction valuations, industry benchmarks, capacity trends, and market intelligence essential for equity research, credit analysis, and investment decision-making.
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M&A Database
Browse 192+ transactions with valuations, EV/EBITDA multiples, and strategic rationales
Browse Deals →Price Forecasts
Access long-term projections for raw materials and finished products to support financial modelling
View Forecasts →Industry KPIs
Analyse profitability metrics, capacity utilisation correlations, and cost positioning
View Benchmarks →Expert Insights
Monthly analysis on industry trends, technology disruption, and strategic developments
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M&A Transaction Database
Track 192+ steel sector deals with valuations, multiples, and strategic rationales – 25+ years of data
Database Categories
- Steelmaker Acquisitions: Major steel producer transactions including cross-border deals, strategic consolidations, and capacity expansions
- Scrap Sector M&A: Dealer consolidation, vertical integration by steelmakers, and regional market concentration
- Distribution Network Deals: Service centre acquisitions, trader consolidation, and supply chain integration
- Strategic Mergers: Transformational industry consolidations and mega-mergers
Key Data Points
- Transaction values, EV/EBITDA multiples, and per-tonne valuations
- Target company financials, capacity, and operational metrics
- Deal structures, payment terms, and completion timelines
- Strategic rationale and synergies identified
- Post-acquisition integration outcomes where available
Investment Applications
- Comparable company analysis and valuation benchmarking
- Sector consolidation trend identification
- Strategic acquirer behaviour analysis
- Premium/discount analysis by region and asset quality
- Distressed asset transaction pricing
- Lessons from steel industry investment disasters — avoiding value-destroying bets
Industry Financial Metrics & KPIs
Understand financial performance drivers with profitability analysis and operational benchmarks
Profitability & Margin Analysis
- Industry Profitability Analysis: EBITDA margins vs capacity utilisation (12-year time series), plus 21-year OECD excess capacity analysis
- Margin Drivers: Spread analysis, pricing power, input cost sensitivity
- Break-Even Analysis: Capacity utilisation thresholds for profitability
- Through-Cycle Performance: Profitability across market cycles
Cost Structure & Competitiveness
- HRC Cost Curve: Global cost benchmarking for 180+ plants with quartile positioning
- Bar Cost Curve: Cost analysis for 250+ bar facilities
- Process Cost Models: EAF, BOF, casting, rolling economics and steelmaking KPIs
- Variable vs Fixed Costs: Operating leverage and sensitivity analysis
Working Capital & Investment Intensity
- Inventory requirements and turnover analysis
- Receivables management and payment terms
- Cash conversion cycles across process routes
- Capital Intensity: Capex requirements by technology and product
- The feasibility study trap — why steel investment projects fail before they start
Market Forecasts & Outlook
Access long-term price projections and short-term market trends for financial modelling
Long-Term Price Forecasts
- 2050 Price Projections: Quarterly forecasts to 2050 for raw materials and finished products
- Raw Materials: Iron ore, coking coal, scrap, DRI, natural gas
- Finished Products: Plate, HRC, CRC, rebar, bar, rod, tube
- Methodology: Supply-demand modelling, cost curve analysis, policy impacts
- Scenario Analysis: Base case, upside, and downside scenarios
Short-Term Market Outlook
- Monthly Market Reports: Current conditions, near-term trends, price momentum
- Demand Indicators: Construction, automotive, manufacturing sector trends
- Supply Dynamics: Capacity utilisation, production trends, inventory levels
- Trade Flows: Import/export patterns, regional balances
Financial Modelling Applications
- Revenue forecasting with product mix assumptions
- Input cost projections and margin sensitivity
- DCF terminal value assumptions
- Scenario analysis and stress testing
- Cyclicality assessment and peak/trough analysis
Subscription Service: Monthly updated forecasts available for £400 annually. Contact us for subscription details.
Capacity & Competitive Intelligence
Monitor global capacity changes, utilisation rates, and competitive positioning across 4,500+ facilities
Global Capacity Database
- Plant Database: 4,500+ facilities with ownership, technology, capacity data
- Capacity by Product: Crude steel, flat products, long products, tubular
- Process Routes: BOF, EAF, induction furnace technology mix
- Recent Changes: Expansions, closures, modernisations, ownership transfers
Capacity Utilisation Analysis
- Operating rates by region and process route, and why utilisation is steel's top predictive metric
- Historical trends and cyclical patterns
- Correlation with profitability and pricing
- Capacity additions pipeline and timing
Competitive Positioning
- Geographic Mapping: Visualise facility locations and market concentration
- Market Share Analysis: Company and regional positioning
- Technology Assessment: Modern vs legacy asset quality
- Vertical Integration: Raw material security and supply chain control
Company Intelligence & Research
Access corporate histories, strategic developments, and company-specific intelligence
Corporate Histories & Strategic Evolution
- Company Histories: 40+ detailed chronologies tracking strategic evolution
- Ownership Changes: Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, privatisations
- Strategic Pivots: Product mix shifts, geographic expansion, technology adoption
- Management Changes: Key leadership transitions and strategic direction
Company-Specific Data
- Facility-level capacity and production data
- Product portfolio and market positioning
- Technology profile and asset quality
- Recent investments and capital allocation
Peer Group Analysis
- Comparable company identification and screening
- Relative scale, scope, and geographic footprint
- Technology and product mix benchmarking
- Strategic positioning and competitive advantages
Industry News & Expert Analysis
Stay informed with daily news coverage and monthly expert insights on strategic developments
News Coverage
- Daily News Service: Curated coverage of steel industry developments
- Capacity Changes: Expansions, closures, modernisation announcements
- Corporate Developments: Earnings, guidance, strategic initiatives
- Market Conditions: Price movements, demand indicators, supply dynamics
- Policy & Trade: Tariffs, subsidies, regulatory changes
Expert Insights & Analysis
- Monthly Insights: In-depth analysis from industry specialists
- Strategic Trends: Consolidation, vertical integration, geographic shifts
- Technology Disruption: Decarbonisation pathways, hydrogen steelmaking, digitalisation
- Policy Impacts: Trade measures, carbon pricing, industrial strategy
- Investment Themes: Secular trends and structural changes
Getting Started
New to our platform? Here's how to get the most value from our resources:
- Explore M&A Database: Browse our 192+ transaction records with valuations, multiples, and strategic rationales
- Review Market Forecasts: Access long-term price projections and short-term monthly market trends
- Analyse Industry Metrics: Examine profitability analysis, cost benchmarking, and capacity trends
- Monitor Latest Developments: Stay current with daily news and monthly expert insights
- Contact Us: Discuss custom research requirements or due diligence support needs
Whether you're conducting equity research, credit analysis, M&A evaluation, or sector strategy work, we provide the authoritative data and expert analysis required to support rigorous investment decision-making.