- Indutrade’s pretax profit for 4Q 2024 reached SEK943 million, marking a 7.9% increase compared to the previous year and surpassing the estimated SEK898.1 million.
- Profit after tax came in at SEK732 million, reflecting a 3.1% year-over-year growth.
- The company reported orders of SEK8.04 billion, matching last year’s figures but falling short of the SEK8.18 billion estimate.
- Net sales increased by 6.6% year-over-year to SEK8.34 billion, exceeding the forecasted SEK8.21 billion.
- Ebita stood at SEK1.22 billion, which is a 7% increase from the previous year and higher than the SEK1.19 billion estimate.
- The Ebita margin remained consistent at 14.6%, aligning with the previous year and slightly above the estimated 14.5%.
- Dividend per share was announced at SEK3.00, up from SEK2.85 in the previous year but slightly below the estimated SEK3.07.
- CEO Bo Annvik noted stable demand in 2024 despite a weaker macroeconomic environment in major customer segments, with some uncertainty anticipated in the coming quarters.
- The nomination committee proposed Martin Lindqvist as a new Board member following Susanna Campbell’s decision not to seek re-election.
- Analyst recommendations include 2 buys, 6 holds, and no sell ratings for the company.
A look at Indutrade AB Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Indutrade AB, a company specializing in engineering, equipment, flow technology, industrial components, and special products, shows promising signs for long-term growth. With solid scores in Growth and Momentum, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities in its sector. These high marks indicate positive trends in business expansion and market performance, suggesting a bright outlook for Indutrade AB.
Furthermore, Indutrade AB demonstrates resilience in the face of challenges, as reflected in its respectable score in the Resilience category. While there may be room for improvement in Value and Dividend scores, the overall positive assessment in crucial areas bodes well for the company’s sustained success in delivering value to shareholders and maintaining growth in the competitive industrial landscape of Northern Europe.
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