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 managed to demonstrate **positive divergence** in the sector. Among the companies with the highest monthly returns is **Mega Metal (#MEGMT)**, standing out with a rate of 24.14%. This performance stands out as the strongest success in the sector.

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

Stalled Performances

The more stable prices of large-scale producers are affecting the overall sector performance. **Kardemir (D) (#KRDMD)** exhibits a nearly flat trend with a return of 0.72%, while **İskenderun Demir Çelik (#ISDMR)** shows a negative divergence of 0.11%, reflecting stagnation among large-scale producers.

**Kardemir (B) (#KRDMB)** experienced a limited recovery with a rate of 4.67%, while **Ereğli Demir Çelik (#EREGL)** presents a flat-negative outlook at -0.17%. **Tuğçelik (#TUCLK)** is struggling with weak demand, showing a return of -2.76%, while **Kardemir (A) (#KRDMA)** continues to face selling pressure at 4.25%.

In particular, **Yükselen Çelik (#YKSLN)** stands out with the weakest performance on the list at -8.08%. These differences within the sector once again highlight the importance of company-specific performance assessments.