OM:EPI AMachinery
Epiroc (OM:EPI A) Margin Slip Raises Questions on Premium Valuation Versus Growth Outlook
Epiroc (OM:EPI A) delivered mixed earnings, with forecasts pointing to 8.57% annual EPS growth and revenue expected to rise 4.8% per year, ahead of the Swedish market’s 3.7% revenue forecast. However, net profit margins slipped to 13.6% from 13.9% a year ago, and the company posted negative earnings growth over the past 12 months, breaking a streak of 9.7% average annual EPS growth over the previous five years. While projected growth hints at underlying business momentum, profit growth is set...