Overview
Singapore power solutions developer's 2025 revenue slightly beat analyst expectations despite a 7% decline
Adjusted gross margin for 2025 expanded by 170 bps
Company reduced net debt by £52 mln and completed Malaysia plant construction
Outlook
XP Power expects improved financial performance as 2026 progresses
Company anticipates reduced sales to China due to US export restrictions
XP Power sees growing signs of market recovery in 2026
Result Drivers
DESTOCKING IMPACT - Revenue decline in 2025 was due to customer destocking, particularly in the first half, with a recovery in the second half as destocking eased
GROSS MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Adjusted gross margin expanded by 170 bps due to cost control and efficiency improvements
DEBT REDUCTION - Net debt reduced by £52 mln due to strong operating cash conversion and share placing
Company press release: ID:nRSC0199Va
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
Slight Beat*
GBP 230.10 mln
GBP 228.05 mln (6 Analysts)
FY Gross Margin
42.70%
FY Orders
GBP 225.90 mln
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "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 XP Power Ltd is GBp1,200.00, about 13.2% below its March 2 closing price of GBp1,382.00
The stock recently traded at 29 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago
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