DEME Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
DEME Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 33.8%, while the Construction industry saw earnings growing at 19.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.7% per year. DEME Group's return on equity is 14.5%, and it has net margins of 8.3%.
Key information
33.80%
Earnings growth rate
2.27%
EPS growth rate
| Construction Industry Growth | 6.32% |
| Revenue growth rate | 14.71% |
| Return on equity | 14.54% |
| Net Margin | 8.34% |
| Next Earnings Update | 26 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
DEME: Brazil Port Concession And Offshore Wind Projects Will Support Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for DEME Group up slightly from about €219.29 to €221.75, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that leave their overall view broadly stable with only modest tweaks to the valuation inputs. What's in the News Q1 2026 order intake doubled, primarily driven by the Dredging & Infra segment, with a new 25-year concession for the Paranaguá port access channel in Brazil valued at over €300 million, according to recent company updates.
Narrative Update • May 01
DEME: Long-Term Brazil Port Concession And Dividend Policy Will Support Steady Earnings Profile
Analysts have maintained their price target for DEME Group at €182.25. They explain this unchanged view by noting that only minor adjustments were made to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple, which together do not materially alter their valuation framework.Narrative Update • Apr 17
DEME: Long-Term Port Contract And Dividend Policy Will Support Steady Earnings Profile
Narrative Update on DEME Group The analyst price target for DEME Group has been revised from €195.00 to €182.25 as analysts factor in updated assumptions that include a different discount rate, adjusted revenue growth expectations, a lower projected profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News DEME has signed a 25-year concession contract with Brazil’s National Secretariat of Ports and National Waterway Transportation Agency, securing the port access channel concession for the Port of Paranaguá, Brazil’s second largest public port in the state of Paraná (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 02
DEME: Long-Term Port And Offshore Wind Contracts Will Support Steady Earnings Profile
Analysts have raised their price target on DEME Group from €160 to €195, citing updated assumptions that combine a slightly lower discount rate with modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News DEME signed a 25-year concession contract with Brazil’s National Secretariat of Ports and the National Waterway Transportation Agency for the Port of Paranaguá access channel.Narrative Update • Mar 19
DEME: Offshore Wind Vessels And Brazil Port Concession Will Support Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for DEME Group from €182.00 to approximately €219.29. The revision reflects updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
DEME: Offshore Wind And Marine Contracts Will Support Long Term Upside
Narrative Update: DEME Group Analyst Price Target The analyst price target for DEME Group is reaffirmed at €230. Analysts cite a slightly lower discount rate, higher revenue growth assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple, partly balanced by more conservative profit margin expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 18
DEME: Offshore Wind And Marine Contracts Will Drive Long Term Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for DEME Group from €193.24 to €230.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, which result in a slightly lower discount rate in their models. What's in the News DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard.Analysis Article • Feb 06
DEME Group NV's (EBR:DEME) Share Price Boosted 26% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Despite an already strong run, DEME Group NV ( EBR:DEME ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the last...Narrative Update • Feb 04
DEME: Offshore Wind And Marine Contracts Will Support Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on DEME Group from €175.83 to €182.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they view as better aligned with the company’s current outlook. What's in the News DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, built at CIMC Raffles Shipyard, to work alongside sister vessel Norse Wind on large scale offshore wind turbine projects (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 21
DEME: New Offshore And Dredging Contracts Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts now see DEME Group's fair value at €193.24, reduced from €200.00. This change reflects updated views on slightly lower revenue growth and profit margin expectations, together with a higher assumed discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 07
DEME: New Marine Contracts Will Support Stronger Long Term Earnings Profile
Analysts now set their fair value estimate for DEME Group at €160, up from €135, citing revised expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and a future P/E assumption. What's in the News DEME's Dredging & Infra segment secured two marine works contracts in Southern Europe, including offshore breakwaters and seabed remediation for the 38th America's Cup in Naples and long term beach nourishment works on three beaches near Valencia, focusing on environmental remediation and coastal protection (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Dec 15
DEME: Global Offshore Contract Wins Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on DEME Group by approximately EUR 1. This reflects a modestly lower fair value, despite marginally higher long term assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, alongside a somewhat less demanding future earnings multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 29
DEME: New Offshore Contracts And Brazil Entry Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for DEME Group, maintaining it at €176.67. Recent assessments show only marginal changes in revenue growth and profit margin forecasts.Analysis Article • Nov 22
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving DEME Group NV's (EBR:DEME) Low P/E
When close to half the companies in Belgium have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider DEME...Narrative Update • Nov 15
DEME: Expansion Into Brazil And Offshore Wind Will Drive Future Gains
Analysts have raised their price target for DEME Group from €170.71 to €176.67, citing updated financial projections and changes in key company metrics. What's in the News DEME secured Brazil's first concession for a port access channel, winning a 25-year contract to operate, maintain, and expand marine access to the Port of Parana (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Oct 10
DEME Group (EBR:DEME) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Sep 07
We Think DEME Group's (EBR:DEME) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
Even though DEME Group NV's ( EBR:DEME ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. Our...Narrative Update • Aug 29
Expanding Offshore Wind Markets Will Modernize Fleets But Face Risks
Despite an improved revenue growth outlook and a notably lower future P/E, DEME Group’s consensus analyst price target has declined slightly to €170.71. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for DEME Group The Consensus Analyst Price Target has fallen slightly from €174.29 to €170.71.Analysis Article • Jul 30
Investors Don't See Light At End Of DEME Group NV's (EBR:DEME) Tunnel
When close to half the companies in Belgium have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 16x, you may consider DEME...Analysis Article • Jun 28
DEME Group (EBR:DEME) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
New Narrative • Mar 02
Advanced Fleet Expansion Will Boost Future Offshore Energy Efficiency
DEME's strong order book and technological investments in Offshore Energy suggest continued revenue growth, stability, and enhanced profitability margins.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How DEME Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 4,155 | 346 | 697 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 4,228 | 336 | 691 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,302 | 326 | 686 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,202 | 307 | 677 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,101 | 288 | 667 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,914 | 281 | 651 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,726 | 274 | 634 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,506 | 218 | 611 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,285 | 163 | 588 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,062 | 133 | 559 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,838 | 103 | 530 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,747 | 108 | 518 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,655 | 113 | 506 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,697 | 116 | 507 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,739 | 119 | 508 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,625 | 117 | 499 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,511 | 115 | 489 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,196 | 50 | 455 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,622 | 125 | 454 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,646 | 156 | 439 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,366 | 153 | 386 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,978 | 149 | 375 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,344 | 201 | 363 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: DEME has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DEME's current net profit margins (8.3%) are higher than last year (7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DEME's earnings have grown significantly by 33.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: DEME's earnings growth over the past year (20.2%) is below its 5-year average (33.8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: DEME earnings growth over the past year (20.2%) did not outperform the Construction industry 28.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: DEME's Return on Equity (14.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 23:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
DEME Group NV is covered by 7 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christoph Greulich | Berenberg |
| Luuk Van Beek | Degroof Petercam |
| Tijs Hollestelle | ING Groep NV |