Sectra AB (publ)

OM:SECT B Stock Report

Market Cap: SEK 52.5b

Sectra Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Sectra has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 15.6%, while the Healthcare Services industry saw earnings growing at 2.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 15.7% per year. Sectra's return on equity is 26.4%, and it has net margins of 15.5%.

Key information

15.63%

Earnings growth rate

15.63%

EPS growth rate

Healthcare Services Industry Growth-11.69%
Revenue growth rate15.74%
Return on equity26.37%
Net Margin15.46%
Next Earnings Update04 Sep 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article Jul 16

We Think Sectra's (STO:SECT B) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Sectra AB (publ)'s ( STO:SECT B ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...
Analysis Article Dec 20

Sectra's (STO:SECT B) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

Even though Sectra AB (publ) ( STO:SECT B ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have done...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jul 16

We Think Sectra's (STO:SECT B) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Sectra AB (publ)'s ( STO:SECT B ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...
Narrative Update Jul 10

SECT B: National Cybersecurity Contract Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Sectra from SEK 290 to SEK 460, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels in their valuation work. What’s in the News for Sectra Dayton Children’s Hospital is live with Sectra’s ophthalmology solution, extending its enterprise imaging platform beyond radiology so clinicians can review comprehensive pediatric imaging histories in one place, according to recent client announcements.
Narrative Update Jun 26

SECT B: Cloud Contracts And Margin Assumptions Will Likely Prove Overoptimistic

Analysts have raised their price target for Sectra from SEK115 to SEK220, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels as the main factors behind this revision. What’s in the News for Sectra MVZ MedDiagnost GmbH, part of the LifeLink Group, signed a 10 year agreement to roll out Sectra One across 10 practice locations in the Aachen region, consolidating three separate imaging systems into a single enterprise imaging platform.
Analysis Article Jun 09

Sectra AB (publ) (STO:SECT B) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

Investors in Sectra AB (publ) ( STO:SECT B ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.2% to close at kr303 following the...
Narrative Update Jun 07

SECT B: Recurring Revenue And Cloud Contracts Will Support Future Return Potential

Sectra's analyst fair value estimate has moved from SEK 227.50 to SEK 330.00 as analysts factor in updated expectations for margins, discount rate and future P/E. This is supported by recent upgrades from Stifel and DNB Carnegie with price targets of SEK 210 and SEK 245 respectively.
Narrative Update Apr 24

SECT B: Cloud Contract Momentum Will Test Stretch In Future Return Potential

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Sectra has been reaffirmed at SEK 227.5, as analysts refer to recent upgrades to Hold and Buy with price targets in the SEK 210 to SEK 250 range as support for maintaining this level. Analyst Commentary Recent rating changes cluster around upgrades to Hold and Buy, with price targets in the SEK 210 to SEK 250 range.
Narrative Update Apr 06

SECT B: Cloud Contracts And Rating Upgrades Will Shape Future Return Balance

Analysts have maintained the fair value estimate for Sectra at SEK 227.50. Recent upgrades and new price targets, which range from SEK 210 to SEK 250, support a slightly lower implied discount rate and marginally adjusted long-term growth and P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 22

SECT B: Cloud Deals And Rating Upgrades Will Shape Balanced Return Profile

Sectra's analyst price target has been revised from SEK 220 to about SEK 228. Analysts have issued refreshed Buy ratings and higher targets in the SEK 210 to SEK 250 range that reflect updated views on growth, profitability and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 08

SECT B: Cloud Contracts And Upgraded Rating Will Shape Balanced Return Outlook

Sectra's analyst fair value has shifted from SEK 245 to SEK 220, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on discount rates, growth, margins and P/E, alongside a recent SEK 250 Street price target that reflects a more constructive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a more constructive stance on Sectra, with the SEK 250 price target sitting slightly above the updated analyst fair value of SEK 220.
Narrative Update Feb 20

SECT B: Expanding Cloud Imaging Footprint Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their SEK 245.0 price target for Sectra with only minor adjustments to assumptions, including a slightly higher discount rate and a marginally different future P/E. This reflects a largely steady view of the company’s valuation drivers.
Narrative Update Feb 05

SECT B: Cloud Contracts And Pathology Expansion Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have reaffirmed their price target on Sectra at SEK 245.00, with only marginal tweaks to underlying model inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, supporting an unchanged view of fair value. What's in the News TUM Klinikum in Germany is expanding its Sectra enterprise imaging setup with pathology and ophthalmology modules under a five year contract covering up to 300,000 examinations per year, aimed at higher efficiency and closer collaboration across departments (Client announcement).
Narrative Update Jan 21

SECT B: Cloud Imaging Expansion And Pathology Deals Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Sectra steady at SEK 245.0, with only marginal tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated modelling rather than a change in overall view. What's in the News Sectra and partner Matsunami Glass have begun implementing their first digital pathology project in Japan at Kameda Medical Center, marking Sectra's entry into the Japanese digital pathology market following a contract signed in the second quarter of the 2025/2026 fiscal year (Key Developments).
Analysis Article Jan 12

Investor Optimism Abounds Sectra AB (publ) (STO:SECT B) But Growth Is Lacking

When close to half the companies in Sweden have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 22x, you may consider...
Narrative Update Jan 06

SECT B: Cloud Imaging Contracts Will Support Stable Earnings Multiples And Balanced Outlook

Analysts have maintained their Sectra fair value estimate at SEK245.00, citing essentially unchanged assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which together support a stable price target view. What's in the News Sectra will provide four NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria with a single Sectra One Cloud enterprise imaging solution, covering 15 hospitals and supporting care for around 1.8 million people through a unified radiology and breast imaging platform (Client Announcements).
Narrative Update Dec 21

SECT B: Cloud Expansion Will Support Earnings Multiples Amid Balanced Risk

Analysts have raised their price target on Sectra from SEK 207.5 to SEK 245.0, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth assumptions and a higher expected future earnings multiple, partly offset by a marginally lower profit margin outlook. What's in the News Sectra will provide a unified Sectra One Cloud enterprise imaging solution for four NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria, consolidating radiology and breast imaging across 15 hospitals to strengthen cybersecurity and collaboration (Client Announcements).
Analysis Article Dec 20

Sectra's (STO:SECT B) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

Even though Sectra AB (publ) ( STO:SECT B ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have done...
Analysis Article Dec 17

Results: Sectra AB (publ) Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Last week, you might have seen that Sectra AB (publ) ( STO:SECT B ) released its second-quarter result to the market...
Narrative Update Dec 07

SECT B: Future Earnings Multiples Likely To Compress Despite Cloud Contracts

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sectra to SEK 207.50 from SEK 207.50, reflecting slightly higher long term assumptions for the discount rate and future earnings multiples while keeping fair value essentially unchanged. What's in the News Region Halland in Sweden signed a 7 year, SEK 37.5 million contract to add Sectra's digital pathology module, expanding its use of the company’s enterprise imaging platform and enabling AI supported cancer diagnostics (client announcement).
Narrative Update Nov 23

SECT B: Profit Margins And Revenue Will Face Pressure Amid Cloud Transition

Sectra's fair value price target has been revised downward by analysts from SEK 300 to SEK 207.50. This change reflects adjustments in assumptions regarding underlying growth and profitability.
Analysis Article Oct 02

Does Sectra (STO:SECT B) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article Sep 08

Sectra AB (publ) Just Recorded A 15% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Sectra AB (publ) ( STO:SECT B ) came out with its first-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the...
Analysis Article Sep 03

We Discuss Why The CEO Of Sectra AB (publ) (STO:SECT B) Is Due For A Pay Rise

Key Insights Sectra's Annual General Meeting to take place on 9th of September Salary of kr5.24m is part of CEO...
Analysis Article Aug 29

Sectra AB (publ)'s (STO:SECT B) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

Sectra AB (publ)'s ( STO:SECT B ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 19.5x may look like a poor investment opportunity...
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New Narrative Dec 15

Imaging IT Subscriptions And Cloud Growth Fuel Profits, Driving Expansion In Healthcare IT

Transition to a recurring revenue model in Imaging IT enhances customer lock-in and long-term revenue stability, boosting profitability.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Sectra makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

OM:SECT B Revenue, expenses and earnings (SEK Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Apr 263,6465645860
31 Jan 263,5235376060
31 Oct 253,4756466790
31 Jul 253,3695866590
30 Apr 253,3175636650
31 Jan 253,2975916490
31 Oct 243,1393845720
31 Jul 243,1724475620
30 Apr 243,0374285500
31 Jan 242,8664255100
31 Oct 232,7484394820
31 Jul 232,5153824490
30 Apr 232,4063754280
31 Jan 232,3213334220
31 Oct 222,2113233800
31 Jul 222,0692963430
30 Apr 221,9933152990
31 Jan 221,8723352450
31 Oct 211,7953252180
31 Jul 211,7883322090
30 Apr 211,6802762000
31 Jan 211,6612422290
31 Oct 201,7252682430
31 Jul 201,6722302570
30 Apr 201,7032372770
31 Jan 201,6732292670
31 Oct 191,5411902590
31 Jul 191,4921962510
30 Apr 191,4511992410
31 Jan 191,2991862330
31 Oct 181,2701812360
31 Jul 181,2671892330
30 Apr 181,2371852220
31 Jan 181,2461662230
31 Oct 171,2371662140
31 Jul 171,2031512090
30 Apr 171,1701532050
31 Jan 171,1491371980
31 Oct 161,1291312070
31 Jul 161,1141232110
30 Apr 161,1071262180
31 Jan 161,0591172160
31 Oct 151,0311171960
31 Jul 151,0071191850

Quality Earnings: SECT B has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: SECT B's current net profit margins (15.5%) are lower than last year (17%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SECT B's earnings have grown by 15.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SECT B's earnings growth over the past year (0.07%) is below its 5-year average (15.6% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: SECT B earnings growth over the past year (0.07%) did not outperform the Healthcare Services industry 0.6%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: SECT B's Return on Equity (26.4%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/20 23:18
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/20 00:00
Earnings2026/04/30
Annual Earnings2026/04/30

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Analyst Sources

Sectra AB (publ) is covered by 10 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullABG Sundal Collier
Bjorn RydellABG Sundal Collier Sponsored
Mikael LöfdahlCarnegie Investment Bank AB