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    Kyle Mowery

    Research Analyst at GrizzlyRock Capital

    Kyle Mowery is the Founder and Managing Partner at GrizzlyRock Capital, specializing in value-oriented fundamental investing focused on small-cap and mid-cap companies within the industrials, materials, consumer, and healthcare sectors. He has covered companies such as producers in metals and mining, and leverages rigorous research to systematically identify and invest in mispriced securities, with notable achievements in generating strong free cash flow yields and managing high-conviction portfolios. Since beginning his investment career at PAAMCO and building experience at T.H. Lee Senior Credit Strategies and BMO Capital Markets, Mowery established GrizzlyRock in 2012, bringing more than 18 years of industry expertise. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship, and a BA in Economics from UCLA.

    Kyle Mowery's questions to Ferroglobe (GSM) leadership

    Kyle Mowery's questions to Ferroglobe (GSM) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Asked about the potential impact of European quotas on production costs, the current effects of US ferrosilicon rulings on imports and pricing, and the required rate of return for the proposed new US facility.

    Answer

    Executives explained that European quotas would increase capacity utilization and improve cost absorption. In the US, Russian ferrosilicon imports have dropped, and while inventories initially impacted prices, they are now depleting, and Ferroglobe is signing new contracts. For the new US facility, they expect a return significantly higher than their cost of capital, driven by superior furnace technology.

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    Kyle Mowery's questions to Ferroglobe (GSM) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Kyle Mowery questioned the potential impact of increased utilization on European production costs if proposed quotas are finalized. He also asked if the effects of U.S. ferrosilicon rulings are visible yet and what rate of return the company would require to proceed with its potential new U.S. facility.

    Answer

    CEO Marco Levi stated that while the exact EU measures are unknown, any safeguards would likely involve quotas, which would increase demand for European producers, improve capacity utilization, and lead to better cost absorption. Regarding U.S. ferrosilicon, he noted that while Russian imports are down, inventories have impacted pricing, but he sees signs of depletion and has signed new customer contracts. For the new U.S. facility, Levi expects a return significantly higher than the company's cost of capital.

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