SEHK:486Metals and Mining
RUSAL (SEHK:486) Stock Sinks Deeper Into Profitability Doubts
The market had already cooled on United Company RUSAL International, with the stock down about 23% over the past three months and closing at HK$3.075 today. The latest half year numbers keep the focus squarely on profitability. RUSAL remains loss making on a trailing basis, and earnings still do not cover interest costs. This leaves the income statement under clear strain despite a low 0.4x price to sales multiple versus peers. For investors, this earnings season is less about growth stories...