Tenaris (TS) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Tenaris (TS): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Tenaris (TS) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | TS |
|---|---|
| Name | Tenaris S.A. American Depositary Shares |
| Country/Region | Luxembourg |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Energy Equipment & Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Equipment & Services |
| Market Capitalization | 29.71 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 16, 2002 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 49.29% | 32.08% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 24.84% | 14.39% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 22.48% | 15.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 29.07% | 41.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.88 | 0.66 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -33.71% | -52.09% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.55 | 0.67 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 2.30 | 1.01 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) posts ROE of 11.86%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
TS
Energy industry group
11.86%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.85%
- Q3
- 24.79%
- Median
- 12.85%
- TS
- 11.86%
- Q1
- 2.03%
- Min
- -29.09%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 30.27%
- TTE
- 17.83%
- COP
- 17.66%
- SHEL
- 17.43%
- XOM
- 15.53%
- CVX
- 13.85%
- TS
- 11.86%
Net Margin (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) keeps 16.24% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
TS
Energy industry group
16.24%
Group distribution
- Max
- 56.92%
- Q3
- 22.92%
- TS
- 16.24%
- Median
- 10.10%
- Q1
- 0.07%
- Min
- -27.38%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 24.32%
- COP
- 16.76%
- TS
- 16.24%
- CVX
- 11.92%
- XOM
- 10.46%
- TTE
- 10.46%
- SHEL
- 10.18%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) turns 19.26% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
TS
Energy industry group
19.26%
Group distribution
- Max
- 71.31%
- Q3
- 33.75%
- TS
- 19.26%
- Median
- 18.73%
- Q1
- 6.94%
- Min
- -24.52%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 44.68%
- COP
- 30.05%
- TTE
- 24.51%
- TS
- 19.26%
- SHEL
- 18.76%
- CVX
- 17.89%
- XOM
- 16.98%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 11.86% | 12.85% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.69% | 5.49% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 16.24% | 10.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 19.26% | 18.73% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 38.54% | 44.52% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Tenaris (TS) grew revenue -4.33%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Tenaris (TS) grew earnings per share 1.11%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -4.33% | 0.51% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 0.62% | 0.37% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 1.11% | -11.75% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -5.38% | -12.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Tenaris (TS) has current ratio of 3.25, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
TS
Energy industry group
3.25
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.64
- TS
- 3.25
- Q3
- 2.21
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.88
- Min
- 0.24
Largest peers
- TS
- 3.25
- COP
- 1.52
- SHEL
- 1.38
- CVX
- 1.34
- XOM
- 1.19
- TTE
- 1.11
- PBR
- 0.85
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Tenaris (TS) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
TS
Energy industry group
0.03
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.75
- Q3
- 0.93
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.30
- TS
- 0.03
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- PBR
- 0.76
- TTE
- 0.46
- SHEL
- 0.38
- COP
- 0.35
- CVX
- 0.17
- XOM
- 0.13
- TS
- 0.03
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 3.25 | 1.41 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.90 | 1.13 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) has dividend yield of 2.11%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
TS
Energy industry group
2.11%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.57%
- Q3
- 3.58%
- TS
- 2.11%
- Median
- 1.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 19.51%
- TTE
- 4.58%
- CVX
- 3.31%
- XOM
- 2.49%
- COP
- 2.48%
- TS
- 2.11%
- SHEL
- 1.54%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) has payout ratio of 45.64%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
TS
Energy industry group
45.64%
Group distribution
- Max
- 133.24%
- Q3
- 53.31%
- TS
- 45.64%
- Median
- 25.24%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CVX
- 51.76%
- TS
- 45.64%
- XOM
- 42.39%
- TTE
- 39.93%
- COP
- 35.41%
- PBR
- 28.93%
- SHEL
- 26.24%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.11% | 1.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 45.64% | 25.24% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) trades at P/E ratio of 15.09, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
TS
Energy industry group
15.09
Group distribution
- Max
- 39.54
- Q3
- 21.72
- TS
- 15.09
- Median
- 12.19
- Q1
- 7.71
- Min
- 2.99
Largest peers
- XOM
- 17.06
- CVX
- 15.61
- TS
- 15.09
- COP
- 14.36
- TTE
- 8.76
- SHEL
- 8.60
- PBR
- 4.68
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Tenaris (TS) trades at 2.44 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
TS
Energy industry group
2.44
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.40
- Q3
- 2.85
- TS
- 2.44
- Median
- 1.69
- Q1
- 0.88
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TS
- 2.44
- COP
- 2.34
- CVX
- 1.83
- XOM
- 1.74
- TTE
- 0.90
- SHEL
- 0.87
- PBR
- 0.22
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Tenaris (TS) trades at 3.53 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
TS
Energy industry group
3.53
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.21
- TS
- 3.53
- Q3
- 2.38
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- TS
- 3.53
- XOM
- 2.55
- COP
- 2.44
- CVX
- 2.13
- TTE
- 1.46
- SHEL
- 1.43
- PBR
- 1.25
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TS | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.09 | 12.19 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.44 | 1.69 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.53 | 1.51 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 6.50% | 5.94% |