Algoma Steel Group Inc.
ASTLBasic MaterialsNASDAQSteel · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL) is listed under Steel. At a $403.6M market cap, Algoma Steel Group Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within basic materials. The company offers flat/sheet steel products, including temper rolling, cold rolled, hot-rolled pickled and oiled products, floor plate, and cut-to-length products for the automotive industry, hollow structural tube product manufacturers, and the light manufacturing and transportation industries; and plate steel products consisting of rolled, hot-rolled, and heat-treated for use in the construction or manufacture of railcars, buildings, bridges, off-highway equipment, storage tanks, ships, armored products for military applications, diameter pipelines, and wind energy generation equipment.
Market Cap
$403.6M
Beta
1.64
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-13.44
EPS (TTM)
$-7.25
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.28
ROE
-122.4%
ROA
-19.7%
Cash
$65.3M
Total Debt
$941.9M
Free CF
-$270.3M
52W Change
-45.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $65.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $941.9M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$270.3M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -122.4%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has pulled back from $3.81B (2022) to $2.09B (2025), a 45% decline worth watching.
With a beta above 1.5, ASTL tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ASTL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.