Glencore PLC - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Glencore PLC

Glencore PLC - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Glencore PLC
Published Jan 22, 2024
12 pages (5145 words) — Published Jan 22, 2024
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks Large scale and diversified commodity portfolio (coal, copper, zinc, nickel, and cobalt), with defensive cost positions. The cyclical and capital-intensive mining industry, with structural changes in demand over the medium and long term. Diversification of commodity trading (25%-40% of free cash flows), which tends to smooth the cyclicality of mining activities. Higher exposure, compared with peers, to emerging countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A good track record of a prudent financial policy with a flexible spending mechanism and low debt target. Similar to other miners, heightened pressure on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. We expect S&P Global Ratings-adjusted EBITDA to drop to about $19 billion-$20 billion in 2023 and normalize

  
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...After two years of abnormal profitability, 2024 is expected to look very different with mid- cycle profitability. We expect S&P Global Ratings-adjusted EBITDA to drop to about $19 billion- $20 billion in 2023 and normalize to about $13 billion-$15 billion in 2024, compared with $35.2 billion in 2022. The main driver for the drop in EBITDA in 2024 is the much lower prices and...

  
Report Type:

Full Report

Issuer
GICS
Diversified Metals & Mining (15104020)
Sector
Global Issuers
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Glencore PLC" Jan 22, 2024. Alacra Store. May 11, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Glencore-PLC-3114909>
  
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