R. STAHL AG
R. STAHL AG maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02, indicating a balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.2, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 2.85 million EUR supports operational flexibility, but operating cash flow is negative at -0.70 million EUR, signaling potential near-term cash flow constraints. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 3.01% and a return on assets of 0.75%, both below the median for the electrical components and equipment industry. Operating income of 4.05 million EUR represents a 4.78% margin, which is in line with the industry median but leaves room for improvement in cost control and pricing power. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core industrial goods segment, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. This lack of diversification increases exposure to sector-specific downturns. No material revenue concentration by geography is reported, but the absence of segmental or geographic data limits visibility into potential regional risks. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a projected revenue growth of 2.5% year-over-year, with a 1.2% increase in operating income. These figures are modest compared to the industry median of 4.0% revenue growth and 2.8% operating income growth. The company's capital expenditure of -3.56 million EUR indicates a net reduction in long-term investments, which may affect future growth capacity. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance. The company's capital structure remains stable, with long-term debt of 71.53 million EUR and equity of 69.95 million EUR. No dilution sources are identified in recent filings or transcripts. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial results, which show a slight decline in operating cash flow and a modest increase in free cash flow. No material changes in business strategy or regulatory environment have been disclosed in the most recent filings. Analysts maintain a neutral stance, with a mean recommendation of 2.00 and a mean price target of 18.88 EUR.
Business. R. STAHL AG designs, produces, and distributes explosion-protected electrical equipment and systems for hazardous areas, primarily serving the energy, chemical, and industrial sectors.
Classification. R. STAHL AG is classified in the industry "Electrical Components & Equipment" under the business sector "Industrial Goods" with a confidence level of 0.92.
- R. STAHL AG maintains a balanced capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02.
- Return on equity of 3.01% is below the industry median, indicating room for improvement in profitability.
- Free cash flow of 2.85 million EUR supports operational flexibility despite negative operating cash flow.
- Revenue growth is projected at 2.5% for the current fiscal year, below the industry median of 4.0%.
- Liquidity risk is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.2 and negative net cash after debt.
- Analysts maintain a neutral stance with a mean price target of 18.88 EUR.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.