Plejd (DB:3CA) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Premium P/E

Plejd (DB:3CA) has opened Q1 2026 with total revenue of 351.36 million SEK and basic EPS of 7.51 SEK, setting a clear marker for its latest set of results. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from 253.53 million SEK in Q1 2025 to 351.36 million SEK in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from 4.02 SEK to 7.51 SEK, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of 19.61 SEK on revenue of 1.14 billion SEK. For investors, the key question now is how these headline numbers compare with a backdrop of expanding profitability and a higher net margin profile.

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With the latest figures on the table, the next step is to weigh these results against the prevailing narratives around Plejd to see which storylines the numbers support and which they start to challenge.

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TTM earnings and margins step up

• On a trailing basis, Plejd reports net income of 219.16 million SEK on 1.14b SEK of revenue, giving a 19.2% net margin compared with 15.1% a year earlier.
• What stands out for the bullish view is how this 19.2% margin sits alongside 72.6% year on year earnings growth and 38.1% five year annualised earnings growth, which heavily supports the idea of high quality profit growth even as it invites questions about how long that pace can continue.
  • Supporters can point to trailing revenue of 1.14b SEK and trailing EPS of 19.61 SEK as a base that is already much higher than the 752.98 million SEK of revenue and 9.36 SEK of EPS seen at the end of 2024.
  • Sceptics might focus on how fast the margin has moved, from 15.1% to 19.2%, and ask whether that kind of shift is repeatable if cost pressures or competition change.

Q1 profit outpaces recent quarters

• Q1 2026 net income of 83.91 million SEK compares with 62.89 million SEK in Q4 2025 and 44.99 million SEK in Q1 2025, while quarterly EPS moved from 3.82 SEK in Q4 2024 to 7.51 SEK in Q1 2026.
• What is surprising for a more cautious take is that, even if analysts already expect earnings to grow about 27.3% per year and revenue about 17.9% per year, the recent jump from 104.66 million SEK of trailing net income in Q4 2024 to 219.16 million SEK by Q1 2026 challenges any bearish view that growth is already slowing.
  • Bears may still argue that a sharp run up in quarterly net income, from 35.24 million SEK in Q3 2025 to 83.91 million SEK in Q1 2026, makes the next few comparisons tougher and leaves little room for disappointment.
  • Supporters can counter that the sequence of quarterly revenues, rising from 214.93 million SEK in Q4 2024 to 351.36 million SEK in Q1 2026, shows the growth story is built on a broader top line, not just one off items.

Premium valuation versus DCF fair value

• Plejd trades on a trailing P/E of 50.1x at a share price of €90.30, roughly in line with the 50.4x peer average but well above the 23x European Electrical industry average, and above a DCF fair value of €72.85.
• Critics highlight that this mix of a premium P/E and a market price above DCF fair value leans against the bullish argument that strong earnings growth alone can justify any price, because the current level already prices in growth rates that are higher than both the 19.2% trailing margin and the forecast 27.3% annual earnings growth might support if conditions change.
  • The gap between €90.30 and the €72.85 DCF fair value suggests limited room for multiple expansion if the stock is already valued above a cash flow based estimate.
  • At the same time, the P/E being close to the 50.4x peer average shows that the market is treating Plejd similarly to other high growth names in its group, rather than assigning an outlier valuation.

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Next Steps

Don't just look at this quarter; the real story is in the long-term trend. We've done an in-depth analysis on Plejd's growth and its valuation to see if today's price is a bargain. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio now so you don't miss the next big move.

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