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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

Stripping away the seemingly "boring" exterior of rubber compounding and looking at the company’s true nature: an extremely disciplined M&A machine with a relentless focus on operational excellence 1. The Narrative: "The Consolidation Engine" Niche Dominance: Hexpol doesn't compete on price for bulk products.Read 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

SSAB is at a pivotal moment as it navigates the dual challenges of a cyclical steel market and a major transformation toward fossil‐free production. The company is aggressively investing in its new electric arc furnace (EAF) projects—most notably a “mini-mill” in Luleå and conversion plans in Oxelösund—to shift its product mix toward higher-margin, premium steels such as advanced high‐strength and “green” steel.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

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

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

Key Takeaways Leadership in fossil-free and specialty steels, aligned with decarbonization trends, is boosting demand, pricing power, and supporting higher revenue growth and margin expansion. Expanding into high-margin segments and streamlining operations reduces earnings volatility, while regulatory shifts and green policies underpin resilient market position and profitability.Read more

Catalysts About I-Tech I-Tech is a biotech ingredient provider focused on Selektope, a marine coating additive used to reduce barnacle fouling on ship hulls. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Read more