Overview
Germany hybrid energy systems provider's 2025 revenue declined 1% yr/yr due to currency effects
Adjusted EBITDA margin dropped to 11.6% from 15.2%, reflecting higher expenses and exchange rate impact
Company expects defense and security applications to drive sales growth and improved profitability in 2026
Outlook
SFC Energy confirms 2026 sales guidance of EUR 150 mln to EUR 160 mln, up 5% to 11%
Company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA of EUR 20 mln to EUR 24 mln
SFC Energy sees 2026 adjusted EBIT between EUR 11 mln and EUR 15 mln
Result Drivers
CURRENCY EFFECTS - Co said negative currency translation effects in the US, Canada, and India reduced sales by about EUR 4 mln, or 2.8%
DEFENSE AND SECURITY APPLICATIONS - Co said increased sales in defense and security helped stabilize results amid declines in other segments
HIGHER EXPENSES - Co said profitability was impacted by increased selling, development and administrative expenses, as well as higher operating costs due to IT and cyber security investments
Company press release: ID:nEQ7kfnVta
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
FY Gross Profit
EUR 58.39 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the renewable energy equipment & services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for SFC Energy AG is €18.50, about 26.2% above its March 25 closing price of €14.66
The stock recently traded at 28 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 27 three months ago
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