Annonce • May 18
Gesco SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026 Gesco SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 24, 2026, at 13:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Reported Earnings • Apr 16
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: €0.96 (up from €0.42 in FY 2024). Revenue: €503.9m (down 2.0% from FY 2024). Net income: €9.93m (up 124% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 0.9% in FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 3.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 45 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Declared Dividend • Mar 11
Dividend increased to €0.20 Dividend of €0.20 is 100% higher than last year. Ex-date: 25th June 2026 Payment date: 29th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (14% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (3% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 106% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annonce • Mar 10
Gesco SE announces Annual dividend, payable on June 29, 2026 Gesco SE announced Annual dividend of EUR 0.2000 per share payable on June 29, 2026, ex-date on June 25, 2026 and record date on June 26, 2026. Annonce • Dec 17
Gesco SE to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 15, 2026 Gesco SE announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 15, 2026 Major Estimate Revision • Nov 22
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 12% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from €493.0m to €487.0m. EPS estimate also fell from €1.10 per share to €0.967 per share. Net income forecast to grow 80% next year vs 22% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target down from €25.38 to €23.60. Share price fell 3.8% to €13.85 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 19
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 20% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from €508.0m to €492.0m. EPS estimate also fell from €1.33 per share to €1.06 per share. Net income forecast to grow 92% next year vs 23% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target down from €25.38 to €24.10. Share price was steady at €14.00 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: €0.37 (vs €0.32 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: €0.37 (up from €0.32 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: €129.4m (flat on 3Q 2024). Net income: €3.79m (up 13% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.6% in 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 48 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 17
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18% After last week's 18% share price decline to €14.05, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 39% over the past three years. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 20
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 13% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from €525.0m to €508.0m. EPS estimate also fell from €1.53 per share to €1.33 per share. Net income forecast to grow 135% next year vs 20% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target down from €25.90 to €25.38. Share price rose 3.2% to €17.75 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Aug 15
Price target decreased by 8.7% to €25.25 Down from €27.67, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 43% above last closing price of €17.60. Stock is up 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €1.41 for next year compared to €0.42 last year. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: €0.24 (up from €0.022 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: €118.2m (down 8.2% from 2Q 2024). Net income: €2.52m (up €2.29m from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.1% (up from 0.2% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 10.0%. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annonce • Jul 03
Gesco SE (XTRA:GSC1) acquired Eckart Produktion GmbH. Gesco SE (XTRA:GSC1) acquired Eckart Produktion GmbH on July 1, 2025.
For the period ending December 31, 2024, Eckart Produktion GmbH reported total revenue of €20 million. The current Managing Director Markus Eckart will continue to manage the company in the future.
Gesco SE (XTRA:GSC1) completed the acquisition of Eckart Produktion GmbH on July 1, 2025. Annonce • Jun 26
Gesco SE Announces Board Supervisory Changes Gesco SE at its Annual General Meeting, held on June 26, 2025, elected a new Supervisory Board. GESCO founder Mr. Klaus Möllerfriedrich, who was a member of the Supervisory Board for over 25 years, stepped down at Annual General Meeting. Dr Mathias Saggau was elected as a new member of the Supervisory Board. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 19
Upcoming dividend of €0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 June 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 22% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). Annonce • May 20
Gesco SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2025 Gesco SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2025, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Price Target Changed • May 12
Price target decreased by 7.4% to €25.63 Down from €27.67, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 53% above last closing price of €16.80. Stock is down 3.7% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €1.47 for next year compared to €0.42 last year. Reported Earnings • May 12
First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations First quarter 2025 results: EPS: €0.19 (up from €0.16 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: €122.3m (down 1.7% from 1Q 2024). Net income: €2.02m (up 13% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 1.4% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 5.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annonce • Apr 30
Gesco SE announces Annual dividend, payable on June 30, 2025 Gesco SE announced Annual dividend of EUR 0.1000 per share payable on June 30, 2025, ex-date on June 26, 2025 and record date on June 27, 2025. Price Target Changed • Apr 16
Price target increased by 9.8% to €27.67 Up from €25.20, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 76% above last closing price of €15.75. Stock is down 12% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.50 for next year compared to €1.93 last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 09
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to €14.40, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 30% over the past three years. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 06
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 20% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate fell from €0.625 to €0.498 per share. Revenue forecast steady at €514.4m. Net income forecast to grow 109% next year vs 9.2% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at €25.38. Share price fell 5.7% to €14.90 over the past week. Annonce • Mar 26
Gesco SE Proposes Dividend GESCO SE proposed a dividend payment of €0.10 per share entitled to a dividend. Major Estimate Revision • Dec 24
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 26% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from €520.8m to €503.8m. EPS estimate also fell from €0.838 per share to €0.623 per share. Net income forecast to grow 130% next year vs 9.6% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at €24.95. Share price was steady at €13.25 over the past week. Annonce • Dec 18
Dennis Gattermann agreed to acquire Astroplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co.Kg from Gesco SE (XTRA:GSC1) in a management buyout transaction. Dennis Gattermann agreed to acquire Astroplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co.Kg from Gesco SE (XTRA:GSC1) in a management buyout transaction on December 16, 2024. A cash consideration will be paid by the buyer. As part of consideration, an undisclosed value is paid towards common equity of Astroplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co.Kg.
For the period ending December 31, 2023, Astroplast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co.Kg reported total revenue of €15 million.
The closing is planned by the end of the financial year. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 21
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 13% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate fell from €1.00 to €0.873 per share. Revenue forecast steady at €520.8m. Net income forecast to grow 135% next year vs 21% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target of €24.68 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at €13.60 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: €0.31 (down from €0.49 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: €131.6m (down 5.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: €3.35m (down 36% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 3.8% in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 20
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 25% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from €535.3m to €525.3m. EPS estimate also fell from €1.34 per share to €1.00 per share. Net income forecast to grow 80% next year vs 16% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target down from €30.38 to €24.80. Share price was steady at €13.90 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €0.04 (vs €0.70 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: €0.04 (down from €0.70 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: €129.4m (down 11% from 2Q 2023). Net income: €233.0k (down 97% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 5.2% in 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 02
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to €13.65, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past three years. Price Target Changed • Jul 31
Price target decreased by 9.2% to €33.17 Down from €36.53, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 116% above last closing price of €15.35. Stock is down 32% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €2.42 for next year compared to €1.93 last year. Upcoming Dividend • May 23
Upcoming dividend of €0.40 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 May 2024. Payment date: 03 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). Reported Earnings • May 10
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €0.16 (vs €0.62 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: €0.16 (down from €0.62 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: €125.9m (down 15% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €1.79m (down 74% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 4.6% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 12
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: €1.93 (down from €3.12 in FY 2022). Revenue: €569.6m (down 2.3% from FY 2022). Net income: €20.9m (down 38% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 5.8% in FY 2022). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 1.8%. Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.1% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annonce • Apr 11
GESCO SE Announces CEO Changes The Supervisory Board of GESCO SE announced that Johannes Pfeffer will succeed CEO Ralph Rumberg, who will leave the Company on 30 June 2024. Pfeffer, who holds a Dipl.-Phys. & MBA, is expected to assume his new role on 1 October 2024. Mr. Pfeffer comes from Wago GmbH & Co KG, the market leader for electrical connection technology, which is represented in over 80 countries. As Vice President he is responsible for the Automation & Solutions business division. Previously, he was among others Managing Director at ebmpabst, a pioneer and technology leader in the global drive and compact fan world. Price Target Changed • Nov 23
Price target decreased by 9.4% to €36.83 Down from €40.67, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 98% above last closing price of €18.60. Stock is down 29% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €1.87 for next year compared to €3.12 last year. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.49 (vs €0.88 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: €0.49 (down from €0.88 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: €140.7m (down 2.4% from 3Q 2022). Net income: €5.26m (down 45% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 6.6% in 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.4% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Nov 09
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 6.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (96% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.3% average weekly change). Major Estimate Revision • Nov 07
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 12% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2023 has deteriorated. 2023 revenue forecast decreased from €604.6m to €589.3m. EPS estimate also fell from €2.86 per share to €2.51 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 5.3% next year vs 5.4% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany . Consensus price target down from €43.33 to €40.67. Share price fell 9.1% to €19.00 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Nov 06
Price target decreased by 8.3% to €40.67 Down from €44.33, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 119% above last closing price of €18.60. Stock is down 26% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €2.51 for next year compared to €3.12 last year. Reported Earnings • Aug 13
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.70 (vs €0.74 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: €0.70 (down from €0.74 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: €145.0m (down 5.5% from 2Q 2022). Net income: €7.57m (down 5.3% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.2% (in line with 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • Jun 14
Gesco SE Announces Change in the Chairmanship of the Supervisory Board Klaus Möllerfriedrich, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GESCO SE, announced at June 12, 2023 Annual General Meeting that he would be handing over the chairmanship of the Company’s Supervisory Board to new hands following the Annual General Meeting. However, he will remain a regular member of the Supervisory Board. The new Chairman of the Supervisory Board is the long-standing Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Stefan Heimöller. Mr. Jens Große-Allermann was elected as his deputy. Mr. Möllerfriedrich is the founder of GESCO and has chaired the Supervisory Board since the beginning. The change that has now taken place was prepared in the long term and was already announced at the last Supervisory Board elections in 2020. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 06
Upcoming dividend of €1.00 per share at 4.0% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 June 2023. Payment date: 15 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 34% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Apr 19
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: €3.12 (up from €2.48 in FY 2021). Revenue: €588.7m (up 21% from FY 2021). Net income: €33.8m (up 26% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.7% (up from 5.5% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 6.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Mar 10
Now 23% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 7.9%. The fair value is estimated to be €33.36, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 36%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.5% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 10.0% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.88 (vs €0.64 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.88 (up from €0.64 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: €145.7m (up 18% from 3Q 2021). Net income: €9.51m (up 37% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.5% (up from 5.6% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 18
Upcoming dividend of €0.98 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 August 2022. Payment date: 29 August 2022. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.7%). Reported Earnings • Aug 14
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.74 (vs €0.39 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.74 (up from €0.39 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €153.4m (up 33% from 2Q 2021). Net income: €8.00m (up 91% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.2% (up from 3.6% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.1%, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €28.30, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 30
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 12% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in 2022 has improved. 2022 revenue forecast increased from €524.1m to €574.5m. EPS estimate increased from €2.50 to €2.80 per share. Net income forecast to grow 10% next year vs 18% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target up from €37.33 to €41.25. Share price was steady at €24.70 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target increased to €40.13 Up from €37.33, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 61% above last closing price of €24.90. Stock is up 10% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €2.74 for next year compared to €2.48 last year. Reported Earnings • Apr 27
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: €2.48 (up from €0.54 in FY 2020). Revenue: €488.6m (up 23% from FY 2020). Net income: €26.9m (up 361% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 1.5% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 6.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 16%, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 24
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: €2.48 (up from €0.54 in FY 2020). Revenue: €496.1m (up 25% from FY 2020). Net income: €26.9m (up 361% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.4% (up from 1.5% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 6.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.6%, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annonce • Apr 21
Gesco AG Provides Earnings Guidance for 2022 GESCO Group announced that for the year 2022, the Executive Board expects sales in a range of EUR 565 million - EUR 585 million and a consolidated result (after minority interests) of EUR 28.0 million - EUR 30.5 million. Major Estimate Revision • Dec 01
Consensus EPS estimates increase to €2.11 The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in 2021 has improved. 2021 revenue forecast increased from €477.8m to €483.1m. EPS estimate increased from €1.91 to €2.11 per share. Net income forecast to grow 46% next year vs 36% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Germany. Consensus price target up from €33.46 to €34.75. Share price was steady at €25.00 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Aug 30
Price target increased to €33.20 Up from €30.63, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 37% above last closing price of €24.20. Stock is up 81% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Aug 28
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €0.39 (vs €0.34 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €115.6m (up 31% from 2Q 2020). Net income: €4.19m (up €7.83m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from net loss in 2Q 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 8% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 21
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €0.37 (vs €0.036 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a decent first quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €114.4m (down 12% from 1Q 2020). Net income: €4.05m (up €3.66m from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 0.3% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Price Target Changed • Mar 31
Price target increased to €27.20 Up from €23.98, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 14% above last closing price of €23.80. Stock is up 84% over the past year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 25
New 90-day high: €22.60 The company is up 52% from its price of €14.90 on 26 November 2020. The German market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €27.27 per share. Annonce • Feb 05
Thomas Sturm signed a contract to acquire remaining 80% stake in VWH GmbH from Gesco AG (XTRA:GSC1) in a management buyout transaction. Thomas Sturm signed a contract to acquire remaining 80% stake in VWH GmbH from Gesco AG (XTRA:GSC1) in a management buyout transaction on February 4, 2021. Thomas Sturm is a Managing Director of VWH GmbH and has held a minority stake of 20%. In 2020, VWH GmbH generated a revenue of €10 million. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 28
New 90-day high: €19.90 The company is up 75% from its price of €11.40 on 30 October 2020. The German market is up 19% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 18% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €28.41 per share. Annonce • Jan 22
Gesco AG to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Apr 27, 2021 Gesco AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on Apr 27, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 13
New 90-day high: €19.65 The company is up 64% from its price of €12.00 on 14 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €34.62 per share. Price Target Changed • Jan 10
Price target raised to €22.98 Up from €20.58, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. The new target price is 18% above the current share price of €19.50. As of last close, the stock is up 2.8% over the past year. Annonce • Dec 23
Evoco TSE III SCSp managed by Evoco Ltd agreed to acquire majority stakes in Frank Walz- und Schmiedetechnik GmbH, C.F.K. CNC-Fertigungstechnik Kriftel GmbH, Paul Beier GmbH & Co. KG, Modell Technik Formenbau GmbH, Werkzeugbau Laichingen GmbH and Dömer Ring from Gesco AG (XTRA:GSC1) for €27 million. Evoco TSE III SCSp managed by Evoco Ltd agreed to acquire majority stakes in Frank Walz- und Schmiedetechnik GmbH, C.F.K. CNC-Fertigungstechnik Kriftel GmbH, Paul Beier GmbH & Co. KG, Modell Technik Formenbau GmbH, Werkzeugbau Laichingen GmbH and Dömer Ring from Gesco AG (XTRA:GSC1) for €27 million on December 21, 2020. The purchase price amounts to €27 million and is accompanied by a net cash inflow of €15 million, which is partially earmarked for reduction of liabilities and partially for acquisitions. In addition, Evoco TSE III SCSp assumes net liabilities, pension obligations and lease liabilities of in total approximately €28 million. The six companies generated a combined turnover of over €100 million in the year 2019.
Closing for Paul Beier GmbH & Co. KG f is subject to the granting of regulatory approval. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place for five of the six companies shortly after the signing of the contract. 
