Announcement • May 28
STS Group AG, Annual General Meeting, Jul 10, 2026 STS Group AG, Annual General Meeting, Jul 10, 2026, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Reported Earnings • Apr 19
Full year 2025 earnings released: €0.10 loss per share (vs €0.093 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: €0.10 loss per share. Revenue: €298.5m (down 6.7% from FY 2024). Net loss: €500.0k (loss narrowed 17% from FY 2024). New Risk • Apr 17
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 25% per year over the past 5 years. 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 declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. 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 have declined by 25% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (€19.7m market cap, or US$23.1m). New Risk • Feb 24
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2025. 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 2025 fiscal period end). Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Market cap is less than US$100m (€20.1m market cap, or US$23.7m). New Risk • Oct 03
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 13% 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 (13% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (€32.9m market cap, or US$38.6m). Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22
Upcoming dividend of €0.05 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2025. Payment date: 02 September 2025. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 13
First half 2025 earnings released: €0.11 loss per share (vs €0.11 loss in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: €0.11 loss per share (in line with 1H 2024). Revenue: €145.0m (down 10% from 1H 2024). Net loss: €700.0k (flat on 1H 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 92% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • May 09
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. The company is paying a dividend despite being loss-making. The company is paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Dividend yield: 1.5% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€18.7m market cap, or US$21.0m). Major Estimate Revision • Apr 10
Consensus EPS estimates have been downgraded. The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from €308.5m to €295.0m. Now expected to report a loss of €0.61 per share instead of €0.25 per share profit previously forecast. Machinery industry in Germany expected to see average net income growth of 11% next year. Consensus price target down from €17.00 to €11.60. Share price fell 8.0% to €3.24 over the past week. Breakeven Date Change • Apr 09
Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2027 The analyst covering STS Group previously expected the company to break even in 2025. New forecast suggests the company will make a profit of €2.90m in 2027. Average annual earnings growth of 52% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2024 results: €0.10 loss per share (improved from €0.19 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: €320.4m (up 11% from FY 2023). Net loss: €600.0k (loss narrowed 50% from FY 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 25%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Mar 20
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 9.4% 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 Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2024 fiscal period end). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€27.5m market cap, or US$29.8m). New Risk • Feb 25
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2024. 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 2024 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (€25.2m market cap, or US$26.4m). Price Target Changed • Aug 16
Price target decreased by 8.4% to €18.60 Down from €20.30, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 294% above last closing price of €4.72. Stock is down 14% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.11 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.19 last year. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
First half 2024 earnings released: €0.11 loss per share (vs €0.12 loss in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: €0.11 loss per share (improved from €0.12 loss in 1H 2023). Revenue: €161.4m (up 9.3% from 1H 2023). Net loss: €700.0k (loss narrowed 13% from 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% 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, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 52 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Jun 10
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 (€37.7m market cap, or US$40.8m). Upcoming Dividend • Jun 07
Upcoming dividend of €0.041 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 June 2024. Payment date: 18 June 2024. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in April 2022. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 3.4%. Announcement • Apr 26
STS Group AG, Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2024 STS Group AG, Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2024. Location: Kabeler Str. 4, 58099 Hagen, Germany Hagen Germany Reported Earnings • Mar 30
Full year 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2023 results: €0.20 loss per share (improved from €1.52 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: €289.2m (up 21% from FY 2022). Net loss: €1.20m (loss narrowed 88% from FY 2022). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Mar 28
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 8.3% 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 Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€38.4m market cap, or US$41.4m). New Risk • Feb 20
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 (€35.2m market cap, or US$38.0m). Reported Earnings • Aug 10
First half 2023 earnings released: €0.12 loss per share (vs €0.98 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: €0.12 loss per share (improved from €0.98 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: €147.7m (up 24% from 1H 2022). Net loss: €800.0k (loss narrowed 87% from 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 30% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Price Target Changed • May 02
Price target increased by 36% to €16.00 Up from €11.80, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 227% above last closing price of €4.90. Stock is down 15% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.28 next year compared to a net loss per share of €1.52 last year. Reported Earnings • Apr 23
Full year 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2022 results: €1.50 loss per share (down from €0.28 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: €238.4m (down 3.1% from FY 2021). Net loss: €9.90m (down €11.7m from profit in FY 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 23%. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Major Estimate Revision • Dec 08
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 revenue forecast fell from €232.5m to €226.0m. 2022 losses expected to reduce from -€1.83 to -€1.22 per share. Machinery industry in Germany expected to see average net income growth of 11% next year. Consensus price target up from €11.80 to €12.60. Share price rose 14% to €4.74 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to €11.80 Down from €12.90, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 182% above last closing price of €4.18. Stock is down 51% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €1.83 compared to earnings per share of €0.28 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 18
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 revenue forecast increased from €229.1m to €232.5m. Forecast EPS reduced from -€0.80 to -€1.83 per share. Machinery industry in Germany expected to see average net income growth of 12% next year. Consensus price target down from €12.90 to €11.80. Share price was steady at €4.76 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First half 2022 earnings released First half 2022 results: Revenue: (down 100% from 1H 2021). Net income: (down €3.80m from profit in 1H 2021). Profit margin: (down from 2.7% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.3%, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 54% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Price Target Changed • Jun 02
Price target increased to €12.90 Up from €10.60, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 111% above last closing price of €6.10. Stock is down 13% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.80 compared to earnings per share of €0.28 last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 01
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to €5.38, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.3x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Apr 20
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: €0.30 (vs €1.08 loss in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: €0.30 (up from €1.08 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: €247.7m (up 3.9% from FY 2020). Net income: €1.80m (up €8.40m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from net loss in FY 2020). Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 7.5% compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 81% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 12
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to €5.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.5x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Machinery industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 40% over the past three years. Announcement • Apr 08
STS Group AG Provides Revenues Guidance for the Year 2022 STS Group AG provided revenues guidance for the year 2022. For the year, the Management Board expects a slight decline in revenues compared to the previous year. Announcement • Mar 31
STS Group AG Proposes Dividend for the Financial Year 2021 STS Group AG proposed distribution of a dividend in the amount of EUR 0.04 on each no par value share entitled to dividends for the financial year 2021. The planned total amount of the dividend for the financial year 2021, thus, amounts to EUR 260,000 (2020 financial year: EUR 0). Executive Departure • Aug 03
Member of the Supervisory Board Wolfgang Lichtenwalder has left the company On the 23rd of July, Wolfgang Lichtenwalder's tenure as Member of the Supervisory Board ended after 1.0 years in the role. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Wolfgang's name. A total of 4 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • Aug 03
Chairman of the Supervisory Board Wolf Cornelius has left the company On the 23rd of July, Wolf Cornelius' tenure as Chairman of the Supervisory Board ended after 1.0 years in the role. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Wolf's name. A total of 4 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • Aug 03
Independent Member of the Supervisory Board Bernd Maierhofer has left the company On the 23rd of July, Bernd Maierhofer's tenure as Independent Member of the Supervisory Board ended after 3.2 years in the role. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Bernd's name. A total of 4 executives have left over the last 12 months. Executive Departure • Jul 13
CEO & Member of the Management Board Mathieu Purrey has left the company During their tenure, earnings grew by 284% annually compared to the industry average, which went down by 27%. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Mathieu's name. Mathieu is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. Announcement • Jul 01
Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH completed the acquisition of 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3) from Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (XTRA:MUX). Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH signed an agreement to acquire 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3) from Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (XTRA:MUX) for €33.3 million on March 11, 2021. Transaction includes the full business operations of Plastics and Materials in Europe, China and the United States. Under the transaction, Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH will pay €7 per share for 4.76 million shares to Mutares SE as a part of consideration. Adler Pelzer Group has further undertaken the obligation to ensure that all loans granted to STS Group AG by Mutares will be fulfilled by December 31, 2021. Post transaction, Mutares SE will not have any stake in STS Group AG. STS Group AG will be part of the Adler Pelzer Plastics division and continue to serve its customer best in class. Mathieu Purrey, the sole member of the management Board of STS Group AG will resign from his office with effect from closing of the transaction. The transaction is subject to positive merger control opinion and external financing confirmation from Adler Pelzer Group. The closing of the transaction is expected in H1 2021.Martin Kolbinger, Maximilian Mersch and Stephanie Birmanns of Schilling, Zutt & Anschutz acted as legal advisor to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA in transaction. William Blair & Company, L.L.C. and Jonathan Aiken of BDA Partners acted as financial advisors to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH completed the acquisition of 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3) from Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (XTRA:MUX) on June 30, 2021. Announcement • Apr 08
STS Group AG Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2021 STS Group AG provided earnings guidance for the year 2021. For the 2021 financial year, the Executive Board assumes organic revenue growth in the scale of around 10%. This is based on the assumption that the Chinese business will be at the high level of 2020. Announcement • Mar 12
Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH signed an agreement to acquire 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3) from Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (XTRA:MUX). Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH signed an agreement to acquire 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3) from Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (XTRA:MUX) on March 11, 2021. Transaction includes the full business operations of Plastics and Materials in Europe, China and the United States. Under the transaction, Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH will pay €7 per share for 4.76 million shares to Mutares SE as a part of consideration. Adler Pelzer has also undertaken to procure the repayment of all loans granted by Mutares to STS Group AG by December 31, 2021. Post transaction, Mutares SE will not have any stake in STS Group AG. STS Group AG will be part of the Adler Pelzer Plastics division and continue to serve its customer best in class. The transaction is subject to positive merger control opinion and external financing confirmation from Adler Pelzer Group. The closing of the transaction is expected in H1 2021. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 11
New 90-day high: €8.16 The company is up 74% from its price of €4.69 on 10 December 2020. The German market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Announcement • Mar 09
STS Group AG to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Apr 07, 2021 STS Group AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Apr 07, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 02
New 90-day high: €7.26 The company is up 128% from its price of €3.18 on 03 November 2020. The German market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 13% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 14
New 90-day high: €6.76 The company is up 125% from its price of €3.01 on 16 October 2020. The German market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28
New 90-day high: €5.58 The company is up 83% from its price of €3.05 on 29 September 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 12% over the same period. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 12
Analysts increase revenue estimates to €288.4m The 2020 consensus revenue estimate increased from €257.5m. Earning per share (EPS) estimate also saw an improvement, with analysts raising their estimates from -€6.26 to -€6.11 for the same period. The Machinery industry in Germany is expected to see an average net income growth of 49% next year. The consensus price target increased from €4.30 to €5.70. Share price is up 6.0% to €3.19 over the past week. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 04
New 90-day high: €3.18 The company is up 16% from its price of €2.75 on 05 August 2020. The German market is down 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is flat over the same period. Announcement • Aug 11
Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH signed an agreement to acquire the Acoustics Division of STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3). Adler Pelzer Holding GmbH signed an agreement to acquire the Acoustics Division of STS Group AG (XTRA:SF3) on August 7, 2020. The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities and other closing conditions and is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2020. STS Group is likely to incur a loss of more than half of its share capital.