Overview
Switzerland electrical measurement firm's sales stable in first nine months fiscal 2025/26
Company raises full-year sales expectations to CHF 275-290 mln
"Fit for Growth" program improved operational efficiency, reducing SG&A by 12.8%
Outlook
LEM raises full-year sales view to CHF 275-290 mln from CHF 265-290 mln
Company targets high single-digit EBIT margin for 2025/26
Product launches expected to accelerate growth momentum
Result Drivers
AUTOMATION AND AUTOMOTIVE - Strong performance in Automation and Automotive segments at constant currency rates, with growth of 6.8% and 5.7% respectively
GROSS MARGIN STABILIZATION - Strategic pricing and supply productivity gains supported gross margin stabilization at 39.8% year-to-date
FIT FOR GROWTH PROGRAM - Operational efficiency improved through 'Fit for Growth' program, reducing SG&A by 12.8%
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
9M Sales
CHF 218.40 mln
9M EBIT Margin
8.50%
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "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 Lem Holding SA is CHF410.00, about 44.4% above its February 5 closing price of CHF284.00
The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago
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