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Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp

APNYSE

SectorMaterials

IndustrySteel

Beta (adjusted)1.23

Intrinsic Value $2.98median of 2 methodsbased on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $8.85Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Significantly overvaluedIntrinsic value is 66% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (-66%)

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Market Cap $182.8M

Enterprise Value $296.1M

Shares Outstanding 21.5M diluted

Next Earnings Date12 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend11 Apr 2017

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation is undergoing a fundamental strategic transformation, having successfully exited its structurally unprofitable UK cast roll operations (UES-UK) and steel distribution business (AUP) in late 2025. These actions, while resulting in significant non-recurring GAAP charges in FY2025, are expected to eliminate historical capital drains and unlock $7 million to $8 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA improvements. The company's core business remains highly resilient, led by record-breaking performance in the Air and Liquid Processing (ALP) segment, which is benefiting from robust demand in naval defense, power generation, and nuclear markets. With a strong sequential backlog growth to $345.5 million as of Q1 2026 and stabilizing trends in the steel industry, Ampco-Pittsburgh is well-positioned for sustained, profitable growth and balance sheet de-leveraging throughout 2026.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case assumes prolonged operational ramp-up inefficiencies at the Swedish facility, persistent high-cost inventory headwinds, or a renewed slowdown in the global steel industry that dampens roll demand. Additionally, any delays in naval defense shipments or failure to reduce leverage could pressure the stock. Under this scenario, Adjusted EBITDA remains flat at around $28 million to $30 million, limiting near-term upside.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes successful execution of the optimized manufacturing footprint, with Swedish and US facilities absorbing former UK cast roll orders efficiently. FCEP margins normalize as high-cost inventory from late 2025 clears the P&L and domestic roll demand recovers. The ALP segment continues its strong growth trajectory, driven by naval defense and power generation backlogs. Net debt is reduced by $8 million to $10 million as prioritized by management, and annual Adjusted EBITDA reaches $35 million to $38 million.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

A target price of $25.00 by 2027, driven by a global industrial super-cycle in AI, defense, and energy, alongside structural scarcity as the only public heavy forging player in North America.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Strategic portfolio optimization through the exit of unprofitable UK cast roll and steel distribution operations, eliminating structural capital drains.
Strong secular tailwinds in the Air and Liquid Processing segment, supported by record customer orders in naval defense, nuclear, and power generation markets.
Market consolidation tailwinds, with key European and South American competitors exiting the cast and forged roll markets, presenting market share expansion opportunities.
U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan achieved fully funded status as of February 9, 2026, significantly de-risking the balance sheet.

Key Investment Risks

Execution and operational risks associated with ramping up production and shifting orders to the Swedish and US facilities.
Sensitivity to cyclical steel and aluminum industry demand, which directly impacts the FCEP segment's order book.
High leverage, with net debt at $124.9 million as of March 31, 2026, requiring disciplined capital allocation and free cash flow generation to pay down.
Potential volatility in raw material costs and energy prices, which could pressure manufacturing margins if pricing pass-throughs lag.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to achieve the projected $7 million to $8 million in annual Adjusted EBITDA savings from the UK plant closure.
A material decline in the ALP segment's backlog or cancellation of major naval defense/nuclear contracts.
Inability to reduce net debt, leading to covenant compliance issues or restricted liquidity under the revolving credit facility.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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