SoftwareOne Holding AG
SoftwareOne Holding AG provides IT services and consulting, primarily through software licensing and cloud solutions, generating revenue from enterprise clients across multiple geographies.
Business. SoftwareOne Holding AG (SWON.S) is a technology company operating in the IT Services & Consulting industry, primarily engaged in providing IT services. The firm is headquartered in Switzerland and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker SWON.S. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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SoftwareOne Holding AG (SWON.S) is a technology company operating in the IT Services & Consulting industry, primarily engaged in providing IT services. The firm is headquartered in Switzerland and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker SWON.S. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
SoftwareOne's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.91, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow is negative at -3.8 million CHF, and operating cash flow is 268.6 million CHF, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing operating cash flow generation.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 0.09% and a return on assets of 0.01%, both of which are below the industry median for IT Services & Consulting. The company's operating income of 83.9 million CHF represents a 6.7% margin, which is also below the industry average. These figures suggest that SoftwareOne is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and operational profitability.
The company's revenue is concentrated in enterprise clients, with no disclosed segment breakdown. Geographically, the firm operates in multiple regions, but the report does not provide a detailed breakdown of revenue by geography. This lack of transparency may obscure potential concentration risks in specific markets or client types.
Looking ahead, SoftwareOne's revenue is expected to grow, though the exact rate is not specified. The company's capital expenditure of -65.5 million CHF indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure or expansion. However, the negative free cash flow suggests that these investments are not yet generating sufficient returns to cover operating costs.
The risk assessment highlights a key flag: net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, indicating a potential liquidity constraint. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance. However, the company's reliance on debt financing and negative free cash flow could increase financial risk in the event of a downturn.
Recent events include analyst price targets ranging from 7.55 CHF to 13.18 CHF, with a mean of 9.28 CHF and a median of 8.47 CHF. Analyst recommendations are mixed, with six "buy" ratings, four "hold" ratings, and one "strong buy" rating. This suggests a cautious but generally positive outlook from the market.
- SoftwareOne's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89 and negative free cash flow indicate a moderate financial risk profile.
- The company's return on equity and return on assets are below industry medians, signaling underperformance in capital efficiency.
- Analysts are cautiously optimistic, with a mean price target of 9.28 CHF and a median of 8.47 CHF.
- The firm's revenue concentration and lack of geographic transparency may obscure potential market-specific risks.
- Capital expenditures are outpacing operating cash flow, suggesting ongoing investment in growth.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,68 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,6B CHF |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 221,0M CHF |
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