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    Hiab Oyj (HLSE:HIAB) Could Be 12% Undervalued On Raised 2026 Margin Guidance

    Simply Wall St·08/03/2026 00:27:30
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    Hiab Oyj (HLSE:HIAB) raised its 2026 earnings guidance on 22 July, estimating a comparable operating profit margin above 14.5%, while at the same time reporting lower quarterly and half year net income and sales.

    See our latest analysis for Hiab Oyj.

    Hiab Oyj's latest guidance update has come alongside a clear pick up in market interest, with the current share price at €58.8 and a 30 day share price return of 9.5% building on a 16.1% gain over 90 days and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of 166.2%.

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    Bulls point to Hiab Oyj’s higher 2026 margin guidance and recent share price momentum. Bears focus on softer earnings and sales. Which side does the current valuation actually lean toward as you weigh the next move?

    Most Popular Narrative: 11.7% Undervalued

    Hiab Oyj's most followed valuation narrative points to a fair value of €66.6 compared with the current share price of €58.8, which frames the recent margin guidance upgrade in a different light.

    The rapid growth in Hiab's Eco portfolio, with sales up 24% year-over-year and now 35% of total sales, is tied to accelerating customer shifts toward electrified and low-emission equipment, suggesting sustained future top-line growth and improving net margins as higher-margin, premium products gain share.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what sits behind that Eco growth story and the fair value of €66.6? The narrative leans heavily on rising margins, faster revenue traction and a lower future earnings multiple than many peers. The full set of assumptions shows how those pieces fit together into one valuation path.

    Result: Fair Value of €66.6 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, Hiab Oyj’s story can change quickly if US demand stays soft and weakness in Americas order intake persists, or if input costs and tariffs squeeze margins.

    Find out about the key risks to this Hiab Oyj narrative.

    Another View On Hiab Oyj’s Valuation

    That 11.7% undervaluation story meets a very different message from the market. Hiab Oyj trades on a P/E of 30.1x, compared with 20.8x for the European Machinery industry and 18.3x for close peers, while the fair ratio sits higher at 32.7x. Does the richer current multiple signal limited upside, or a valuation that could still stretch closer to that fair ratio?

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    HLSE:HIAB P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026
    HLSE:HIAB P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026

    Next Steps

    With mixed signals around Hiab Oyj in focus, this is a good moment to move quickly and review the full picture yourself, including the 2 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.