Glencore plc
GLEN.LBasic MaterialsLSEOther Industrial Metals & Mining
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Glencore plc focuses on Other Industrial Metals & Mining services and products. Glencore plc engages in the production, refinement, processing, storage, transport, and marketing of metals and minerals, and energy products in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company carries a $67.20B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. The company operates in two segments, Marketing Activities and Industrial Activities.
Market Cap
$67.20B
Beta
0.53
P/E (TTM)
286.80
P/E (Fwd)
13.56
EPS (TTM)
$0.02
EPS (Fwd)
$0.42
ROE
0.4%
ROA
1.5%
Cash
$2.99B
Total Debt
$42.13B
Free CF
$5.96B
52W Change
102.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Glencore plc carries $42.13B in total debt against $2.99B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 14.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $5.96B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 0.4% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $255.98B (2022) to $247.53B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Glencore plc typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. At over 50x earnings, GLEN.L carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Glencore plc and its sector.