Germany's R. Stahl 2025 sales drop 9.1% on weak demand

R. Stahl AG

24/02/2026 06:38

Overview

Germany explosion protection supplier's preliminary 2025 sales fell 9.1% amid weak demand

EBITDA pre exceptionals stable at €34.4 mln due to positive one-time items

Free cash flow declined sharply due to lower net profit and increased working capital

Outlook

R. STAHL launches NEXUS program to stabilize finances and prepare for growth from 2027

Company to provide 2026 forecast with audited Annual Report on April 16, 2026

Result Drivers

WEAK DEMAND - Global economic and geopolitical uncertainties reduced customer investment and demand, affecting sales

ONE-TIME ITEMS - Stable EBITDA pre exceptionals attributed to temporary positive one-time items in material and personnel costs

FREE CASH FLOW DECLINE - Free cash flow fell sharply due to lower net profit and increased working capital

Company press release: ID:nEQ2XqKtba

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY EBIT
EUR 6.60 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "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 R. STAHL AG is €24.50, about 82.8% above its February 23 closing price of €13.40

The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago

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