Guardian Industries Resources LLC - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Guardian Industries Resources LLC

Guardian Industries Resources LLC - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Guardian Industries Resources LLC
Published Apr 07, 2025
8 pages (2919 words) — Published Apr 07, 2025
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Abstract:

Overview Key strengths Key risks Profitable U.S.-based global glass producer with a diverse geographic footprint and low-cost manufacturing base. Exposed to cyclical demand in automotive and construction end markets and fluctuating commodity and energy costs, resulting in moderate earnings volatility. Strong overall EBITDA margins at 14%-15%. Subject to stiff price competition in its commodity glass markets, worsened by the company?s exposure to the current volatility in Eastern Europe and supply chain constraints given U.S.-Canadian tariff considerations. Owned by Koch Companies, LLC (Koch), which is among the world?s largest privately held corporate groups with high diversity and well-performing businesses across a number of industries. Capital-intensive business with about $130 million of annual capital expenditures (capex) for manufacturing maintenance and repairs. We

  
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...We expect Guardian Industries Resources LLC will maintain strong credit metrics through 2025 and for the foreseeable future despite expected material softness in key end markets. We expect S&P Global Ratings-adjusted net debt to EBITDA of 0x with more than $350 million in excess cash. The financial metrics result from conservative financial policies by the company and its parent Koch, and materially lower debt than nearly all other building materials...

  
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Ticker
GUIC
Issuer
GICS
Building Products (20102010)
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Global Issuers
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