Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to €7.60, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 13x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 184% over the past three years. New Risk • Jul 28
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 20% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (20% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (€64.0m market cap, or US$72.9m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 09
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to €5.74, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 93% over the past three years. New Risk • May 24
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.1% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.1% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (€48.5m market cap, or US$56.3m). Aankondiging • Sep 25
Componenta Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Apr 14, 2026 Componenta Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Apr 14, 2026. Aankondiging • Oct 02
Componenta Corporation (HLSE:CTH1V) completed the acquisition of Marine and Energy business in Kalajoki and Sepänkylä from Fortaco Oy. Componenta Corporation (HLSE:CTH1V) has signed an agreement to acquire Marine and Energy business in Kalajoki and Sepänkylä from Fortaco Oy for approximately €2.8 million on July 22, 2024. Under the terms of agreement, the transaction will be carried out in two stages, so that first Componenta Manufacturing Oy acquires the operations of Kalajoki and Sepänkylä, including their inventories and fixed assets, excluding real estate, €1.8 million at the purchase price from Fortaco Group approximately on October 1, 2024. In the second phase, Componenta Manufacturing Oy buys the properties used by the Kalajoki and Sepänkylä businesses from Fortaco Oy no later than one year after the completion of the first phase. Until then, Componenta pays rent to Fortaco for the properties in Kalajoki and Sepänkylä. The paid rent is deducted from the purchase price of the real estate from €1 million. Componenta finances the transactions with its internal financing and the financing limits at its disposal. For the period ending June 30, 2024, Marine and Energy business in Kalajoki and Sepänkylä reported total revenue of €7 million and EBITDA of €0.025 million. The acquired functions employ a total of about 60 employees. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the employees will transfer to Componenta as old employees.
The final closing of the transaction will depend on the usual terms and conditions of the acquisitions. The parties aim to implement the implementation of the transaction on October 1, 2024, and the business operations will become part of Componenta as of the closing date of the transaction. Componenta will publish a separate release on the final closing of the transaction. The strategic evaluation concerning Fortaco’s marine and energy business in Serbia is still ongoing. Fortaco expects to complete the evaluation during 2024. The transaction if realized, the transaction will not have an impact on Componenta's profit guidance for 2024.
Componenta Corporation (HLSE:CTH1V) completed the acquisition of Marine and Energy business in Kalajoki and Sepänkylä from Fortaco Oy on October 1, 2024. All the customary closing conditions have been met, Aankondiging • Sep 26
Componenta Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2025 Componenta Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Apr 23, 2025. New Risk • Jul 29
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility 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. It may also indicate 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. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (€30.5m market cap, or US$33.1m). Reported Earnings • Jul 24
First half 2024 earnings released: €0.20 loss per share (vs €0.15 profit in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: €0.20 loss per share (down from €0.15 profit in 1H 2023). Revenue: €50.0m (down 17% from 1H 2023). Net loss: €1.99m (down 239% from profit in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 11% 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 increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 23% After last week's 23% share price gain to €2.92, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 16% over the past three years. Aankondiging • Apr 10
Componenta Corporation Elects Lars Wrebo as New Member of the Board of Directors Componenta Corporation announced that at its AGM held on 10 April 2024, The AGM elected Lars Wrebo as a new member of the board of directors. Reported Earnings • Mar 03
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.16 (vs €0.01 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: €0.16 (up from €0.01 in FY 2022). Revenue: €102.6m (down 6.0% from FY 2022). Net income: €1.55m (up €1.50m from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.5% (up from 0% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 132% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Feb 10
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (€22.6m market cap, or US$24.4m). Aankondiging • Jan 16
Componenta Revises Sales Guidance for 2023 Componenta's preliminary, unaudited figures the net sales in 2023 is estimated to be approximately EUR 101 million – EUR 102 million. Previously the company expects the Group’s net sales to be EUR 100 million – EUR 105 million in 2023. New Risk • Nov 05
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 Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€24.8m market cap, or US$26.6m). Aankondiging • Jul 26
Componenta Corporation Provides Group Sales Guidance for the Full Year 2023 Componenta Corporation provided group sales guidance for the full year 2023. The company expected the Group’s net sales to be EUR 110-120 million in 2023. Reported Earnings • Jul 26
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: €0.15 (vs €0.04 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: €0.15 (up from €0.04 in 1H 2022). Revenue: €60.2m (up 11% from 1H 2022). Net income: €1.42m (up 243% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 0.8% in 1H 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 150% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Mar 04
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.01 (vs €0.04 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: €0.01 (up from €0.04 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: €109.4m (up 25% from FY 2021). Net income: €52.0k (up €457.0k from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 118% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Aankondiging • Oct 27
Componenta Revises Net Sales Guidance for the Year 2022 Componenta revised net sales guidance for the year 2022. The company now expects the net sales of continued operations in 2022 to be EUR 105 million – EUR 110 million. Reported Earnings • Jul 23
First half 2022 earnings released First half 2022 results: Revenue: (down 100% from 1H 2021). Net income: (down €146.0k from profit in 1H 2021). Profit margin: (down from 0.3% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 25% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Aankondiging • Jul 22
Componenta Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for 2022 Componenta Corporation provided earnings guidance for 2022. For the period, the company expects Group's net sales to be EUR 90 million - EUR 105 million in 2022. Aankondiging • Mar 06
Componenta Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2022 Componenta Corporation provided earnings guidance for the full year 2022. The company expects its net sales from continued operations to be EUR 90 million - EUR 105 million in the year 2022. Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2021 results: €0.04 loss per share (up from €0.67 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: €87.6m (up 25% from FY 2020). Net loss: €405.0k (loss narrowed 87% from FY 2020). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 11%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 24% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: €0.14 loss per share The company reported a solid third quarter result with improved revenues and control over costs, although losses increased. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €18.5m (up 17% from 3Q 2020). Net loss: €1.34m (loss widened 11% from 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 24
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: €0.03 loss per share (vs €0.28 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a solid second quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €23.1m (up 35% from 2Q 2020). Net loss: €146.0k (loss narrowed 89% from 2Q 2020). Aankondiging • Jul 24
Componenta Corporation Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year 2021 Componenta Corporation reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year 2021. For the year, the company expects the net sales of continued operations in 2021 to be EUR 70-80 million. Net sales from continued operations were EUR 70 million. Aankondiging • May 07
Componenta Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2021 Componenta Corporation provided earnings guidance for the full year 2021. The company expected net sales of continued operations in 2021 to be EUR 70-80 million. Reported Earnings • Feb 28
Full year 2020 earnings released: €0.20 loss per share (vs €0.52 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a mediocre full year result with increased losses and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: €70.5m (up 39% from FY 2019). Net loss: €3.18m (loss widened 59% from FY 2019). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 28
New 90-day high: €3.41 The company is up 51% from its price of €2.26 on 27 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 2.0% over the same period. Aankondiging • Oct 16
Componenta Corporation Announces Shareholders' Nomination Board Componenta's Shareholders' Nomination Board has been established by a resolution of the General Meeting to prepare proposals for the Annual General Meeting concerning the election and remuneration of members of the Board of Directors. The Shareholders' Nomination Board consists of three members nominated by the shareholders and the Nomination Board will elect a chairman from amongst its members. In addition, the Chairman of Componenta's Board of Directors acts as an expert member of the Nomination Board. The following members have been nominated to Componenta's Shareholders' Nomination Board: Kyösti Kakkonen; CEO; representing shareholder Joensuun Kauppa ja Kone Oy, Harri Suutari; Chairman of the Board of Componenta Corporation; representing shareholder Etra Capital Oy and acting as an expert member of the Nomination Board and Timo Sallinen; Senior Vice-President, Investments; representing shareholder Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company. The Nomination Board will deliver its proposals to the Board of Directors no later than 31 January 2021. 
