Algoma Steel Group Inc.
ASTLBasic MaterialsNASDAQSteel · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeAlgoma Steel Group Inc. produces and sells steel products in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company carries a $497.7M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. 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
$497.7M
Beta
1.64
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-15.77
EPS (TTM)
$-7.35
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.30
ROE
-139.1%
ROA
-21.1%
Cash
$62.6M
Total Debt
$1.09B
Free CF
-$291.8M
52W Change
-5.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ASTL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 28, 2026 close, ASTL finished 3.81% below its 150-day moving average ($4.46) and 1.83% below its 200-day moving average ($4.37). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ASTL overbought or oversold?
At the August 28, 2026 close, ASTL's RSI(14) was 53.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, ASTL has $62.6M in cash with $1.09B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$291.8M. 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 -139.1%, 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.
Algoma Steel Group Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ASTL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.