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Q1 2025 Update Updates to the model and supporting figures below Solid report, above expectation on all lines. Good cashflows, removing doubts/concerns about this topic.Read more

Based on the ramp-up of GRANGEX’s key mining projects (Dannemora, Sydvaranger, Apatit) and industry price forecasts, a potential annual revenue for 2030 is roughly SEK6.5 billion. This estimate assumes: Full-scale commercial production (starting 2027–2028) from Dannemora and Sydvaranger mines.Read more

Risks -27% stock price drop over past year – industry-wide pressure Cyclicality – tied to industrial demand cycles Moderate growth – not a high-growth tech stock Assumptions Revenue by 2029: Estimate: ~SEK 26–28 billion Current Revenue: SEK 20.44 billion Expected Growth: ~4.3–7.2% annually Growth Drivers: Strong demand for polymer solutions in automotive, construction, and energy Growth in engineered products and thermoplastic elastomers Sustainability and recycling focus aligned with EU regulations (ESG boost) Earnings by 2029: Estimate: ~SEK 3–3.5 billion Current Earnings: SEK 2.22 billion Expected Growth: ~7.2% annually Key Factors: Stable gross margins (21–23%) Facility consolidation and improved operational efficiency Acquisitions (M&A) and shift toward high-margin products Catalysts Reliable dividend yield – 4.3% Low debt (Debt/Equity = 18.7%) Consistent growth through green innovation and acquisitionsRead more

Update as of 9 April: Just like any other basic resources stock, SSAB got hammered ever since the advent of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and their ongoing escalation down to recession fears; thus, as always with markets tumbling on a broad basis, it's no use to catch a falling knife. Once the current, all-out sell-off is over, however, I stick to SSAB's relatively positive prospects due to the catalysts as given below, since nothing has changed with the EU's investment agenda.Read more

Catalysts Historic Growth: HEXPOL has demonstrated robust growth over the years—expanding from modest beginnings in 2001 to achieving sales over 22 billion SEK in 2023—and its strong track record suggests that this momentum is likely to continue. Gross Margins: The company has maintained stable gross margins (18-23%) last five years, reflecting enduring pricing power vs customers.Read more

Summary Holmen is trading at a premium (P/E ~23) amid cyclical weakness in sawmill products and lower energy income. A more reasonable multiple on “normalized” earnings is likely ~10–15× over a longer cycle, suggesting possible overvaluation if 2025 earnings do not rebound.Read more

Key Takeaways Expansion in advanced polymers, thermoplastics, and TPEs aligns with key industry megatrends, sustainability demands, and growing end-markets, supporting revenue and pricing power. Operational efficiency, sustainability focus, and strategic acquisitions are set to boost margins, earnings resilience, and market share through diversification and integration.Read more

Key Takeaways Investments in modern containerboard facilities and vertical integration are driving efficiency, positioning the company for sustained margin improvement and resilience amid global supply shifts. Expansion into renewables and sustainable products, aided by regulatory tailwinds, is boosting margins and setting the stage for long-term growth beyond traditional packaging.Read more

Key Takeaways Smooth integration of acquisitions and project expansions positions Boliden to benefit from increased production volumes and demand for sustainably sourced, low-carbon metals. Ongoing digitalization, automation, and recycling initiatives are set to reduce costs, lift operational efficiency, and improve margins and earnings resilience.Read more