Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC) is a key player in the steel and metal products industry, focusing on manufacturing and recycling. CMC operates within the Zacks Steel - Producers industry, competing with other major steel producers. The company recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending August 31, 2025.
On October 16, 2025, CMC reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.37, surpassing the estimated $1.32. This marks a significant improvement from the $0.90 per share reported in the same quarter last year, as highlighted by Zacks. The earnings surprise for this quarter was +3.79%, indicating better-than-expected performance.
CMC generated revenue of approximately $2.11 billion, slightly below the estimated $2.12 billion. However, this still represents growth from the previous year's $2 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate by 2.18%. Despite surpassing revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters, the company has only exceeded consensus EPS estimates once in the same period.
The company's financial health is supported by a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 166.73, indicating a high valuation relative to its earnings. CMC's price-to-sales ratio stands at about 0.79, suggesting a relatively low valuation compared to its revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 0.85, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 8.71, reflecting its cash flow efficiency.
CMC's debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 0.33, indicating a moderate level of debt relative to its equity. Additionally, the company has a current ratio of about 2.86, suggesting strong liquidity and the ability to cover its short-term liabilities. These financial metrics highlight CMC's solid financial position and potential for future growth.
