Stock market miracles at a glance! Will Almonty, Rheinmetall, thyssenkrupp, and TKMS become double-baggers again in 2026?

Almonty Industries – Operational start of Sangdong at the end of the year

Almonty Industries' performance over the past 12 months is hard to beat. Patient investors have seen returns of over 700%, and the outlook for the next investment period in 2026 remains positive. Strategically, there is still a lot going on under the energetic and confident CEO Lewis Black. In December, the Company was able to announce the start of operations in Sangdong, the largest tungsten mine outside China, much faster than expected. A few weeks earlier, a significant takeover deal in Montana was announced.

This has made Almonty not only a world-renowned NASDAQ stock but also a commodity stock that can be mentioned in the same breath as the North American supply chain in the critical metals sector. Driven by geopolitical tensions and growing demand in defense, aerospace, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure, security of supply is becoming a greater focus for politics and industry. Sangdong is considered the cornerstone of an independent supply network for Western countries and could account for the majority of non-Chinese production in the future. At the same time, Almonty is using the Portuguese Panasqueira mine as a stable cash base and expanding it to the next level of production with a large-scale drilling program.

Financially, Almonty raised around USD 129 million in December through an oversubscribed capital increase. It is nice to see how easy this is now. As a result, the balance sheet is very comfortable, and with a capitalization of just under USD 2 billion, the new US investors are catapulting the Company into a completely different league. The price targets on the LSEG platform are a few weeks out of date, as the new strike price poses major challenges for analysts. Only Sphene Capital is still in the race at CAD 13.50. Expect significant upgrades in January!

CEO Lewis Black talks to IIF host Lindsay Malchuk and provides deep insight into the new US tungsten deal in Montana.

https://youtu.be/CDgG7rkTUuY

Rheinmetall – Valuation questions may be asked

Although the shares of defense specialist Rheinmetall have already gained 147% over the year, they have fallen by a good 11% in the last six months. Are these the first signs that the party is over? It is clear that expectations for the future growth of the Düsseldorf-based defense stock remain high, and minor disappointments or delays are already having an impact on the share price. Analysts expect revenue of around EUR 12.4 billion for the current fiscal year, which is expected to rise to around EUR 28 billion by 2028. Using all strategic levers, the management under CEP Papperger is even talking about EUR 50 billion by 2030. This contrasts with a current market capitalization of around EUR 70 billion, which is a solid five times the revenue for 2025.

The Company's momentum is primarily driven by ongoing high geopolitical tensions and defense budgets, which are reaching historic highs in many countries and securing the order situation for years to come. A recent large order placed by the German government for armored personnel carriers and wheeled howitzers with a total volume of EUR 4.2 billion is a prime example of this, as the German Armed Forces also want to implement their "refurbish" objectives as quickly as possible. In addition, the German Armed Forces Procurement Office has awarded a further contract worth around EUR 1.7 billion in the new business field of space-based systems. In addition to the traditional systems and platform business, high-margin service and maintenance services are increasingly coming to the fore, such as long-term maintenance and availability contracts for vehicles, artillery systems, and naval units, which generate stable recurring revenues and increase cash flow visibility.

The civilian divisions are a hindrance to the Group's structure and are to be sold off entirely in 2026. The Düsseldorf-based company naturally has its eye on the more lucrative margins offered by public-sector clients, who in the current environment are hardly in a position to resist a well-defined pricing policy. After all, only those who pay what is asked will receive the coveted goods. The defense market is thus developing into a supply market. Acquisitions in the military sector are therefore likely to increase next year, but the sellers of these units also know their price. All in all, caution is advised with regard to Rheinmetall shares in many respects. The big jump in valuation is over, especially if the first ceasefire is declared in Ukraine. In our opinion, dynamic investors will then see entry levels drop by up to 25% within minutes. Wait and see!

thyssenkrupp in transition – How the spin-off of TKMS is unlocking new value

The Duisburg-based steel group thyssenkrupp is in the midst of a strategic realignment that is increasingly taking shape but will continue to require a lot of time and capital. The latest fiscal year figures showed solid operating results, while the outlook was somewhat more conservative. With the share price falling to around EUR 9, the difficult situation facing the new management remains unchanged. Analysts also emphasize that the measures introduced should be implemented consistently in order to convince the markets of greater capital discipline. The group is receiving a clear tailwind from the spin-off of its marine subsidiary, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), which now operates completely independently. The spin-off reduces the conglomerate discount in the valuation, which is unpopular on the stock market, and ensures greater transparency for both business models. At the same time, sentiment for the parent company is also improving, with 12-month price targets of around EUR 10.90 now being quoted on the LSEG platform. From the current level, that represents a potential gain of more than 20%.

TKMS itself is developing into a clearly positioned European heavyweight in the naval sector. Recently, a significant framework agreement was signed with the German Armed Forces Procurement Office for the delivery of modern DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes. These systems are based on a flexible software architecture, have quiet electric drives, and are designed for complex deployment scenarios. For TKMS, this is already the largest torpedo order in the Company's history, while the highly acclaimed German-Norwegian 212 CD submarine program is also progressing. Up to 12 units are planned here in the future. In addition, TKMS is bidding with international partners for an extensive submarine program for Canada. A strategic cooperation with manufacturing specialist Marmen is intended to shift industrial value creation to North America and create local jobs.

After a somewhat bumpy start on the stock market with a high initial listing and subsequent sell-off, a sustainable entry point has been reached again at around EUR 66. The majority of experts on the LSEG platform are positive and expect target prices of EUR 82 on average. They highlight the massive pipeline, rising order intake, and strategic options in a European defense alliance. Exciting!

Arms and defense stocks remain on the buy list of international investors. Almonty Industries is going down in history as one of the most dynamic commodity stocks of the still-young century. The rally could continue unabated at the start of 2026. Thyssenkrupp is now also clearly focused following the spin-off of TKMS. However, the road ahead could still be rocky. Rheinmetall is benefiting from rising order intake, but its valuation already reflects the expected growth rates through 2028. There can be no disappointment here!