Last Update 25 Jan 26

Fair value Increased 2.00%

ELUX B: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Share Price Re-Rating

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for AB Electrolux to SEK 76.38 from SEK 74.88, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E, informed in part by recent mixed price target moves from Citi and Deutsche Bank.

Analyst Commentary

Recent research updates show a mixed stance on AB Electrolux, with some analysts trimming their price targets while others have lifted them. Here is how the Street is framing the story around execution, valuation and growth expectations.

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts point to the recent increase in at least one price target to SEK 65 as a sign that they see the current share price as broadly aligned with, or slightly below, their fair value assumptions.
The higher target is consistent with the updated fair value estimate of SEK 76.38, which suggests that bullish analysts are comfortable assigning a higher P/E to Electrolux based on their view of future earnings power.
Supportive research highlights that, despite mixed views, there is still confidence that Electrolux can execute well enough on profitability to justify a mid range valuation rather than a deep discount.
For investors, the raised target is interpreted as a signal that, if management delivers on margin assumptions, there could be room for the share price to move closer to those higher valuation anchors over time.

Bearish Takeaways

Bearish analysts have trimmed their price target by SEK 3, which indicates a more cautious stance on how much they are willing to pay for Electrolux’s earnings, even while keeping coverage in place.
The lower target suggests concerns around execution risk, particularly whether Electrolux can achieve the revenue growth and profit margin profile implied by higher fair value estimates.
This more conservative view reflects hesitation to apply a richer future P/E, with some analysts preferring to build in a margin of safety around potential earnings volatility.
For investors, the target cut serves as a reminder that expectations are not uniformly optimistic, and that slower progress on profitability or cash generation could keep the share price capped relative to more bullish fair value assumptions.

Valuation Changes

Fair Value Estimate increased from SEK 74.88 to SEK 76.38, a small rise in the implied long-term valuation.
Discount Rate remains unchanged at 10.12%, so the required return assumption stays the same.
Revenue Growth was updated from 1.28% to 1.41%, indicating a modestly higher assumed top-line expansion.
Net Profit Margin was adjusted from 3.12% to 2.49%, reflecting a lower assumed level of profitability in the model.
Future P/E was raised from 6.23x to 7.92x, implying a higher valuation multiple applied to forecast earnings.

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Key Takeaways

Focus on premium products, innovation, and sustainability strengthens brand positioning, supports pricing power, and captures evolving consumer trends for growth and margin expansion.
Operational efficiency gains from automation, digitalization, and strategic cost programs increase resilience, profitability, and adaptability to challenging market conditions.
Persistent market and currency challenges, increased competition, and reliance on premium segments heighten margin and earnings risks despite product innovation and higher marketing spend.

Catalysts

About AB Electrolux

Develops, manufactures, and sells household appliances.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

Persistent gains in North American market share, improved local manufacturing, and the ability to push through targeted price increases in response to tariffs position Electrolux to benefit from ongoing urbanization and rising middle-class wealth in this region-likely driving sustained organic revenue and EBIT growth as market conditions stabilize.
The company's accelerated cost efficiency program and substantial investments in automation and digitalization are expected to further enhance operational efficiency, supporting higher net margins and earnings resilience over time.
Robust pipeline of consumer-relevant product innovation-including recent launches focused on premium kitchen appliances and award-winning designs-allows Electrolux to capitalize on increasing consumer demand for sustainability, energy efficiency, and connected appliances, which should drive both volume growth and margin expansion.
Strategic shift in portfolio mix, focusing on premium and core segments and exiting lower-margin entry brands in Europe (e.g., Zanussi) supports an improved product mix, which should bolster average selling prices and net margins once European demand recovers from cyclically depressed levels.
Recognition and leadership in sustainability position the company favorably as regulations tighten and the circular economy gains traction, deepening competitive advantages and enabling premium pricing, which should support both revenue growth and margin protection long-term.

AB Electrolux Earnings and Revenue Growth

AB Electrolux Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming AB Electrolux's revenue will grow by 1.1% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 0.1% today to 3.1% in 3 years time.
Analysts expect earnings to reach SEK 4.3 billion (and earnings per share of SEK 11.11) by about September 2028, up from SEK 135.0 million today.
In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 6.8x on those 2028 earnings, down from 108.6x today. This future PE is lower than the current PE for the GB Consumer Durables industry at 26.3x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 0.17% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 9.97%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

AB Electrolux Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

The European home appliance market remains at a 10-year low and is highly replacement-driven with ongoing price pressure and intense competition, especially from low-cost Asian manufacturers; this may limit volume growth and compress net margins for Electrolux's key premium and core segments over the long term.
Accelerated price competition and discounting to offset currency headwinds, tariffs, and sluggish demand-especially in Europe and parts of Asia-suggest persistent margin pressure and potential for earnings volatility despite selective product innovation.
Sustained FX and macroeconomic headwinds in Latin America, including currency devaluation and high interest rates, have required frequent price increases to maintain profitability, but these actions risk dampening consumer demand and could create longer-term revenue and margin headwinds in the region.
While Electrolux has significantly increased its marketing and innovation spend to support product launches, execution risk remains: delayed or muted consumer response in major markets could lead to a lower than expected return on invested capital and strain earnings growth.
The transition away from entry-level brands like Zanussi in Europe exposes Electrolux to heightened competition from Asian players dominating low-price segments, increasing the risk of lost market share, and making revenue expansion more dependent on consumers' willingness to pay for premium or core offerings amid uncertain economic conditions.

Valuation

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

The analysts have a consensus price target of SEK82.0 for AB Electrolux 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 SEK110.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just SEK50.0.
In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be SEK139.7 billion, earnings will come to SEK4.3 billion, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 6.8x, assuming you use a discount rate of 10.0%.
Given the current share price of SEK54.2, the analyst price target of SEK82.0 is 33.9% 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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