METAL FORMING INDUSTRY UPDATE - Q3 2025

TRENDS & NEWS IMPACTING THE METAL FORMING INDUSTRY

Key Takeaways

• Deal activity decreased year-over-year, with 63 transactions in Q3 2025 compared to 74 in Q3 2024

• Publicly traded valuation multiples remained consistent as pricing continues to stabilize, and demand continues to fluctuate amid ongoing trade volatility

• Publicly traded equity performance was mixed, led by Primary Metal Producers/Processors and Metal Service Centers, while General Fabrication and Stamping and Casting, Machining, and Forging underperformed peers

• Financial performance varied across segments, with all segments improving gross profit margins compared to the prior-year quarter, EBITDA margins improved significantly for Primary Metal Producers/Processors

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