Last Update 23 Mar 26

Fair value Increased 2.13%

LAND: Higher Margin Framework And P/E Reset Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Landis+Gyr Group from CHF 64.65 to CHF 66.03, even as recent Street research includes a CHF 10 reduction in the price target from Berenberg. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, long term profit margins and future P/E expectations.

Analyst Commentary

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts view the higher fair value estimate of CHF 66.03 as support for the current long term earnings framework, even with the reduced price target in some research.
The updated assumptions around long term profit margins are seen as consistent with the fair value uplift, which keeps the valuation anchored to profitability rather than short term sentiment.
Adjustments to future P/E expectations are interpreted as an effort to align the share valuation more closely with the company’s earnings profile, which bullish analysts see as a constructive reset rather than a negative signal.
The relatively small change in fair value compared with the CHF 10 price target cut is viewed by some as a sign that execution assumptions on operations have not materially shifted.

Bearish Takeaways

Bearish analysts highlight the CHF 10 reduction in the price target as a sign of caution around how quickly the company might deliver on the profit margin assumptions embedded in valuation models.
The need to revisit discount rates is seen as a reminder that the investment case is sensitive to changes in the broader cost of capital, which can weigh on the share price even if the long term story is intact.
Some cautious views focus on the reliance on future P/E expectations, pointing out that any execution slip or earnings volatility could put pressure on the multiples being used.
The difference between the fair value estimate and the trimmed price target is interpreted by bearish analysts as a signal that, in the near term, they see limited room for re rating without clearer evidence on delivery against margin targets.

What’s in the News

Landis+Gyr Group AG is holding an Analyst/Investor Day, giving the market an opportunity to hear directly from management on the business outlook and key priorities (Key Developments).
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Landis+Gyr signed a Memorandum of Understanding for business collaboration focused on grid edge intelligence and the energy transition, with Mitsubishi Electric joining Landis+Gyr's Application Ecosystem (Key Developments).
The collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric is planned to start with solutions in North America, targeting growing distributed energy resources and more complex grid operations, with an aim to support utilities and consumers in managing energy use and reliability (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

Fair Value: CHF 64.65 to CHF 66.03, a small upward move in the valuation anchor.
Discount Rate: 5.87% to 5.88%, a very minor adjustment to the rate used to discount future cash flows.
Revenue Growth: 5.71% decline to a 5.71% decline, effectively unchanged in the long term revenue growth assumption.
Net Profit Margin: 16.27% to 16.27%, holding steady on the profitability assumption that underpins earnings forecasts.
Future P/E: 12.49x to 12.55x, a slight uplift in the multiple applied to expected earnings.

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Key Takeaways

Strategic focus on Americas and expanding software revenue may drive growth in revenue and EBITDA margins through integrated energy management solutions.
U.S. listing and operational improvements in EMEA and APAC aim to enhance capital access, margins, and regional profitability.
The company's financial performance is threatened by regional revenue declines, uncertain restructuring, cash flow issues, and instability from key executive departures.

Catalysts

About Landis+Gyr Group

Provides integrated energy management solutions to utility sector in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

The strategic focus on the highly profitable Americas business could lead to enhanced revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margins, driven by stronger emphasis on integrated edge-to-enterprise energy management solutions.
Increasing software revenues, which now represent 24% of total revenues, and the strategic transformation investments signal potential for higher revenue growth and improved net margins through more recurring revenue generation.
The potential listing in the U.S. may increase access to a larger pool of capital and facilitate comparisons with peers, possibly leading to increased investor interest and potentially impacting earnings positively.
Supply chain improvements, operational efficiencies, and regional optimization in EMEA could result in higher net margins and increased profitability in the region.
Expansion in APAC with growing software and services offerings, especially in high-potential markets like Australia and India, is likely to support future revenue and earnings growth.

Landis+Gyr Group Earnings and Revenue Growth

Landis+Gyr Group Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming Landis+Gyr Group's revenue will decrease by 5.7% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from -8.4% today to 16.3% in 3 years time.
Analysts expect earnings to reach $221.7 million (and earnings per share of $4.58) by about March 2029, up from -$136.1 million today. However, there is some disagreement amongst the analysts with the more bullish ones expecting earnings as high as $328.5 million.
In order for the above numbers to justify the price target of the analysts, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 13.0x on those 2029 earnings, up from -13.1x today. This future PE is lower than the current PE for the GB Electronic industry at 38.1x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 0.14% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 5.88%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

The decline in the EMEA region's revenue, due to timing of large project rollouts, market softness in key areas like the U.K. and Turkey, and reduced demand for EV solutions, could negatively impact overall net revenue and profitability.
The strategic review of the EMEA region, which considers options such as selling parts or all of the business, introduces uncertainty and potential restructuring costs that could affect earnings and margins.
Challenges in the APAC region, such as project timing issues leading to revenue declines, might continue to strain the company's revenue generation capability.
Elevated inventory levels impacting free cash flow, which was reported as negative, indicate a risk to liquidity and could affect earnings if not normalized as expected.
The departure of key executives, like the Group CFO and regional heads, poses execution risk that could impact strategic initiatives and financial performance by creating instability within management.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?

The analysts have a consensus price target of CHF66.03 for Landis+Gyr Group based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.
However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of CHF75.65, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just CHF53.86.
In order for you to agree with the analysts, you'd need to believe that by 2029, revenues will be $1.4 billion, earnings will come to $221.7 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 13.0x, assuming you use a discount rate of 5.9%.
Given the current share price of CHF48.6, the analyst price target of CHF66.03 is 26.4% higher.
We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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Analyst Commentary Highlights Improved Outlook and Updated Valuation for Landis+Gyr Group