Switzerland's Komax 2025 revenue falls on weak auto market

Komax Holding AG

10/03/2026 06:09

Overview

Swiss automation firm's 2025 revenue fell 7.9% due to weak automotive market

Company achieved positive EBIT of CHF 6.8 mln despite revenue decline

Komax completed Schleuniger integration, strengthening market position in China

Outlook

Komax aims for double-digit EBIT margin from 2027 onwards

Company to invest in service business, Asia, and infrastructure markets in 2026

Geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility remain challenges

Result Drivers

COST REDUCTIONS - Komax reduced its cost base by CHF 25 mln through structural adjustments, including site closures, which helped achieve a positive EBIT

AUTOMOTIVE MARKET DECLINE - Revenue fell 7.9% mainly due to weak performance in the automotive market, which saw a 19.4% decline in Europe

CHINA EXPANSION - Strengthened market position in China through increased shareholding in Hosver and exclusive distribution agreement with E-Plus

Company press release: ID:nEQ3Knj2ha

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Net Income
-CHF 7.89 mln
FY EBIT
CHF 6.78 mln
FY Free Cash Flow
-CHF 12.30 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Komax Holding AG is CHF77.50, about 46.8% above its March 9 closing price of CHF52.80

The stock recently traded at 22 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 34 three months ago

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