Overview
Finland sauna maker's Q4 revenue rose 5.3% y/y, but missed analyst expectations
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 missed analyst expectations
Company introduced MyHarvia Smart Sauna Sensor, enhancing digital offerings
Outlook
Harvia targets average annual revenue growth of 10%
Company aims for adjusted operating profit margin exceeding 20%
Harvia plans to maintain net debt/adjusted EBITDA below 2.5x
Result Drivers
NORTH AMERICA DEMAND - Strong demand in North America, especially for heating equipment, contributed to revenue growth
EUROPEAN MARKET IMPROVEMENT - Gradual improvement in the European sauna market, with Northern Europe as the fastest-growing region
INNOVATION INVESTMENTS - Investments in production facilities and innovation, including MyHarvia Smart Sauna Sensor, supported growth
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
Miss
EUR 53.70 mln
EUR 55.72 mln (5 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA
Miss
EUR 12.40 mln
EUR 13.56 mln (5 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EBIT
EUR 10.50 mln
Q4 Basic EPS
EUR 0.40
Q4 EBITDA
EUR 12.30 mln
Q4 Free Cash Flow
EUR 13.30 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 2 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the electrical components & equipment peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Harvia Oyj is €44.00, about 10.8% above its February 11 closing price of €39.70
The stock recently traded at 22 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 22 three months ago
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