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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
NKT58

Nkt A/S

Electrical Components & EquipmentVerified

Nkt A/S maintains a strong liquidity position with EUR 710 million in cash and equivalents, which supports its operations and provides a buffer against short-term obligations. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, and its current ratio of 1.33 indicates a solid ability to meet short-term liabilities with current assets. Profitability metrics show that Nkt A/S generates a return on equity of 12.54% and a return on assets of 4.92%, which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics. The company's operating income of EUR 257 million and net income of EUR 275 million reflect a healthy margin structure, although gross profit of EUR 1.18 billion suggests room for improvement in cost management. The company's revenue is concentrated in the industrial goods segment, with a primary focus on HVDC systems for renewable energy. Geographically, Nkt A/S operates in multiple regions, but the input data does not provide specific revenue concentration by geography. The company's exposure to the renewable energy sector is a key driver of its business model. Nkt A/S has demonstrated a positive growth trajectory, with a revenue of EUR 3.57 billion in the latest reporting period. The company's capital expenditure of EUR -695 million indicates a significant investment in infrastructure and expansion. Analysts have provided a mean price target of EUR 842.18, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's stock. The company's risk assessment indicates a low level of liquidity and dilution risk. There are no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11 suggests a conservative capital structure. The absence of dilution potential and the low risk of equity dilution further support the company's financial stability. Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's financial or operational status. The company's free cash flow of EUR -287 million suggests that capital expenditures have outpaced operating cash flow, which may impact future liquidity. However, the company's strong cash reserves and low debt levels provide a buffer against potential shortfalls.

30-day price · NKT+195.00 (+21.3%)
Low$882.00High$1113.00Close$1112.00As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyNkt A/S
TickerNKT.CO
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. Nkt A/S designs, produces, and installs high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems for the transmission of electricity, primarily serving the renewable energy sector.

Classification. Nkt A/S is classified under the industry "Electrical Components & Equipment" within the "Industrial Goods" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Nkt A/S maintains a strong liquidity position with EUR 710 million in cash and equivalents, which supports its operations and provides a buffer against short-term obligations. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, and its current ratio of 1.33 indicates a solid ability to meet short-term liabilities with current assets. Profitability metrics show that Nkt A/S generates a return on equity of 12.54% and a return on assets of 4.92%, which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics. The company's operating income of EUR 257 million and net income of EUR 275 million reflect a healthy margin structure, although gross profit of EUR 1.18 billion suggests room for improvement in cost management. The company's revenue is concentrated in the industrial goods segment, with a primary focus on HVDC systems for renewable energy. Geographically, Nkt A/S operates in multiple regions, but the input data does not provide specific revenue concentration by geography. The company's exposure to the renewable energy sector is a key driver of its business model. Nkt A/S has demonstrated a positive growth trajectory, with a revenue of EUR 3.57 billion in the latest reporting period. The company's capital expenditure of EUR -695 million indicates a significant investment in infrastructure and expansion. Analysts have provided a mean price target of EUR 842.18, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's stock. The company's risk assessment indicates a low level of liquidity and dilution risk. There are no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11 suggests a conservative capital structure. The absence of dilution potential and the low risk of equity dilution further support the company's financial stability. Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's financial or operational status. The company's free cash flow of EUR -287 million suggests that capital expenditures have outpaced operating cash flow, which may impact future liquidity. However, the company's strong cash reserves and low debt levels provide a buffer against potential shortfalls.
Key takeaways
  • Nkt A/S maintains a strong liquidity position with EUR 710 million in cash and equivalents.
  • The company's return on equity of 12.54% and return on assets of 4.92% are in line with industry standards.
  • Nkt A/S has a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.
  • The company's revenue of EUR 3.57 billion and capital expenditure of EUR -695 million indicate a positive growth trajectory.
  • Analysts have provided a mean price target of EUR 842.18, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's stock.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a low level of liquidity and dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEUR
Revenue$3.56B
Gross profit$1.18B
Operating income$257.0M
Net income$275.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$499.0M
CapEx-$695.0M
Free cash flow-$287.0M
Total assets$5.59B
Total liabilities$3.40B
Total equity$2.19B
Cash & equivalents$710.0M
Long-term debt$251.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$2.19B
Net cash$459.0M
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA4.9%
ROE12.5%
Cash conversion1.8%
CapEx/Revenue-19.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Goods · cohort 2404 companies
MetricNKTActivity
Op margin7.2%6.1% medp25 1.1% · p75 11.6%above median
Net margin7.7%4.9% medp25 0.8% · p75 9.7%above median
Gross margin33.2%24.1% medp25 16.2% · p75 33.5%above median
R&D / revenue2.0% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.0%
CapEx / revenue-19.5%-3.9% medp25 -8.6% · p75 -1.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity11.0%24.0% medp25 5.4% · p75 59.8%below median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target842.18 EUR
Median price target825.00 EUR
High price target1,050.00 EUR
Low price target495.00 EUR
Mean recommendation2.77 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count3.00
Hold count5.00
Sell count2.00
Strong-sell count1.00
Mean EPS estimate3.68 EUR
Last actual EPS4.90 EUR
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