Ferronordic stock has quietly turned into a comeback story. The share now trades at SEK81.6 after strong gains over the past quarter, and today’s Q2 print shows the recovery in the business is running ahead of where many investors had priced it in.
The headline is simple. Ferronordic has swung back to solid profitability with Q2 net profit of SEK45m and basic earnings per share of 3.08 SEK, alongside SEK1.6b of revenue. With the stock on a reported P/E of 15.2x and trailing twelve month earnings back in the black, the gap between old worries and new numbers has narrowed fast.
Is Ferronordic at SEK81.6 a genuine mispricing relative to its 15.2x P/E and the DCF reference value near SEK288, or is the gap justified by the risks flagged? Compare the market price with the valuation analysis for Ferronordic.Prefer clean visual charts over another wall of earnings figures and P/E ratios? See Ferronordic’s full financial picture at a glance, including how the balance sheet stacks up against today’s share price in our company report for Ferronordic.
For anyone leaning bullish on Ferronordic, this quarter gives some support. Revenue moved to SEK1.6b and earnings returned to a profit, helped by U.S. strength where equipment sales and aftermarket both grew and gross margin improved. EBITDA almost doubled and SG&A fell as a share of sales, which points to operating leverage in a larger platform. Working capital ratios improved and net debt came down while the rental fleet continued to grow. For a diversified dealer, that mix of higher activity, better cost efficiency and a firmer balance sheet is a constructive backdrop.
The bear case is not fully swept away. Group gross margin edged lower as Germany shifted toward trucks and fleet deals, which are less profitable. Revenue is still heavily weighted to equipment and trucks at 62%, so earnings remain exposed to cyclical volumes. Technician shortages in the U.S. and Germany are already capping higher margin aftermarket work, even as management hires and expands workshops. Kazakhstan is small but tied to delayed government spending. The business looks healthier than a year ago, yet the earnings mix and capacity constraints keep execution risk on the table.
After volatile trading and thin interest cover, is this earnings rebound masking deeper fragilities? Review our independent risk analysis for Ferronordic which shows 2 important warning signsIf Ferronordic’s Q2 rebound and the wide gap between its current share price and DCF reference value have caught your eye, register for free with Simply Wall St and add it to your Watchlist to track price against fair value and watch for a better entry or add-on opportunity. Once you are invested, use the Portfolio Command Center to keep your holdings organised and cut through noise so you only see the updates that matter for your thesis. For longer term conviction, tap into crowd wisdom through the Community and see how other investors are thinking about Ferronordic’s risks and potential. By surfacing hidden catalysts and red flags early, you give yourself a better chance of staying one step ahead of the market.
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