Monthly Performance in the Iron and Steel Sector: Winners and Losers

Different Returns in the Iron and Steel Sector

The iron and steel sector has experienced significant fluctuations in recent months. When examining the monthly returns of companies in the sector, it is clear that there is no homogeneous pricing structure. Factors such as changes in raw material costs, export expectations, and companies' capacity utilization rates have played a decisive role in pricing.

Winning Companies

With rising demand expectations, some companies have succeeded in **positively differentiating** themselves in the sector. Among the companies with the highest monthly returns, **Mega Metal (#MEGMT)** stands out with a return of 24.14%. This performance is highlighted as the strongest success in the sector.

Another winner, **Kıraç Galvaniz (#TCKRC)**, shows a return of 20.71%, indicating an increased interest in galvanized products. **İzmir Demir Çelik (#IZMDC)**, on the other hand, has shown a limited yet positive differentiation with a return of 9.56%, giving hope to its investors.

Stalling Performances

The relatively stable prices of large-scale producers affect the overall sector performance. **Kardemir (D) (#KRDMD)** has recorded a return of 0.72%, nearly flat, while **İskenderun Demir Çelik (#ISDMR)** reflects a stagnation in large-scale producers with a negative differentiation of 0.11%.

**Kardemir (B) (#KRDMB)** experienced a limited recovery of 4.67%, whereas **Ereğli Demir Çelik (#EREGL)** shows a flat-negative outlook with -0.17%. **Tuğçelik (#TUCLK)** is experiencing difficult times with a weak demand effect of -2.76%, while **Kardemir (A) (#KRDMA)** continues to face selling pressure with a return of 4.25%.

Especially, the company **Yükselen Çelik (#YKSLN)** stands out with -8.08%, showcasing the weakest performance on the list. The differences experienced within the sector once again highlight the importance of company-specific performance analysis.