Stratec Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Marcus Wolfinger
Chief executive officer
€900.0k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 37.89% |
| CEO tenure | 26.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 12.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 17
SBS: Future Upside Will Rely On Reset Margins And Lower P/E
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Stratec stock by €2 to reflect updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, growth and profitability. This has resulted in a lower overall valuation framework for the company.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
SBS: Lowered Multiples And Stable Margins Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Stratec, with recent cuts of €2 at Deutsche Bank and to €34 from €46 at Berenberg. These changes reflect updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • May 08
SBS: Lower Growth Assumptions Will Still Allow Future Upside Potential
The analyst fair value estimate for Stratec has been revised from about €26.00 to about €20.00, as analysts trim price targets and factor in lower revenue growth assumptions, softer profit margin expectations, and a higher implied future P/E, in line with recent target cuts from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious stance on Stratec, with price targets revised lower and expectations reset around revenue growth and profitability.
Narrative Update • Apr 21
SBS: Rebased Fair Value And 2025 Margin Guidance Will Define Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Stratec has been cut from about €44.96 to €34.00, as analysts factor in updated fair value, discount rate, growth, margin, and P/E assumptions following recent target revisions from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests that while headline price targets for Stratec have come down, some bullish analysts still see potential upside at current levels.Narrative Update • Apr 06
SBS: Future Upside Will Rely On Reset Margins And Higher P/E
Narrative Update on Stratec The updated analyst price target for Stratec is €28.46, reflecting recent target cuts of up to €12 from prior Street research as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Stratec has focused on recalibrating price targets while keeping an eye on execution risk and the valuation investors are being asked to pay.Narrative Update • Mar 23
SBS: Future Upside Will Depend On Repriced Earnings Power And Margins
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Stratec by around €2.40, with recent cuts to €34 helping to explain a slightly lower fair value estimate and modestly softer assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research revisions on Stratec point to a reset in expectations, with lower price targets feeding into updated views on valuation, execution risk and growth assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 09
SBS: Higher Discount Rate And Index Removal Will Still Allow Future Upside
Narrative Update on Stratec The analyst price target for Stratec has been reduced by €1, as analysts reflect slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts trimming their price targets, including the recent €1 reduction, are signaling a more cautious stance on Stratec.Narrative Update • Feb 22
SBS: Higher Discount Rate Will Still Allow Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on Stratec by €1 to €26, reflecting updated assumptions regarding the company’s discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting the price target to €26 are signaling a more cautious stance on Stratec’s risk and reward trade off at current levels.Narrative Update • Feb 08
SBS: Future Upside Will Rely On Earnings Power And Cost Controls
Narrative update on Stratec Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on Stratec by about €1, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Stratec point to a small pullback in published price targets, with a reduction of about €1 in the latest move and a prior cut from €30 to €27.Narrative Update • Jan 23
SBS: Future Margin Recovery Will Rely On Efficiency Gains And Cost Controls
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Stratec, with the average moving slightly lower in line with a recent cut from €30 to €27, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on Stratec, with the reduced €27 price target reflecting updated views on what analysts see as fair value, the applied discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, margin profile and future P/E expectations.Analysis Article • Jan 10
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Stratec (ETR:SBS)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Narrative Update • Jan 08
SBS: Index Exit And 2025 Margin Guidance Will Define Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Stratec from about €51.00 to roughly €44.96. This aligns with a recent reduction in the Street price target to €27 from €30 as they factor in updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 18
SBS: Margin Recovery Outlook Will Support Upside Despite Reduced Price Objective
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Stratec to EUR 27.00 from EUR 30.00, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on long term growth, a higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P E multiple, despite marginally improved margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have highlighted that the reduction in the price target to EUR 27.00 signals a more guarded stance on Stratec's medium to long term prospects, even as the rating on the shares remains unchanged at Hold.Narrative Update • Dec 04
SBS: Future Margin Gains Will Emerge As Cost Controls Take Hold
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Stratec, trimming it by EUR 3 to EUR 27. This reflects slightly lower long term return expectations while maintaining a cautious stance on the shares.Analysis Article • Nov 29
Stratec (ETR:SBS) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Nov 20
SBS: Margins Will Improve With Cost Management And Leadership Changes
The analyst price target for Stratec has been revised downward from €30 to €27. Analysts cited a slightly higher discount rate and modest changes in growth and profitability expectations as key drivers behind the adjustment.Analysis Article • Nov 11
Stratec SE (ETR:SBS) Just Reported First-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Stratec SE ( ETR:SBS ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 5.2% to €21.75 in...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Investors Give Stratec SE (ETR:SBS) Shares A 35% Hiding
Stratec SE ( ETR:SBS ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 35% after a relatively good period beforehand. The drop...Narrative Update • Nov 03
SBS: Future Leadership Will Drive Healthcare Diagnostics Forward Amidst Margin Pressures
Analysts have revised their price target for Stratec downward from €36.58 to €33.30, citing expectations of slower revenue growth and a slight decrease in profit margins. What's in the News Tanja Bücherl will join STRATEC SE's Board of Management as Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2025.Analysis Article • Sep 23
Getting In Cheap On Stratec SE (ETR:SBS) Might Be Difficult
Stratec SE's ( ETR:SBS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.3x might make it look like a sell right now compared...Narrative Update • Aug 23
Automation And Digitalization Will Transform Healthcare Diagnostics
Stratec’s consensus price target has been revised downward, primarily reflecting lowered forecasts for both revenue growth and net profit margin, resulting in a new fair value of €37.32. What's in the News Stratec increased its dividend to €0.60 per share for 2024 (previously €0.55), totaling €7.3 million to be distributed.Analysis Article • Jun 17
An Intrinsic Calculation For Stratec SE (ETR:SBS) Suggests It's 34% Undervalued
Key Insights Stratec's estimated fair value is €36.05 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Stratec is estimated to...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Why We're Not Concerned About Stratec SE's (ETR:SBS) Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.8x Stratec SE ( ETR:SBS ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Efficiency Measures And Acquisitions Like Natech Will Boost Future Market Presence
Efficiency measures and cost discipline initiatives could enhance net margins as market conditions stabilize.Analysis Article • Jan 18
An Intrinsic Calculation For Stratec SE (ETR:SBS) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Stratec fair value estimate is €55.10 Stratec's €32.10 share...Analysis Article • Nov 09
With A 25% Price Drop For Stratec SE (ETR:SBS) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Stratec SE ( ETR:SBS ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period beforehand. The drop...Analysis Article • Oct 26
Returns At Stratec (ETR:SBS) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • May 11
Here's Why It's Unlikely That Stratec SE's (ETR:SBS) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights Stratec to hold its Annual General Meeting on 17th of May Total pay for CEO Marcus Wolfinger includes...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Stratec's (ETR:SBS) Dividend Will Be Reduced To €0.55
Stratec SE's ( ETR:SBS ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to €0.55 on the...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Stratec SE Just Missed EPS By 24%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that Stratec SE ( ETR:SBS ) filed its yearly result this time last week. The early...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Stratec (ETR:SBS) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To €0.55
The board of Stratec SE ( ETR:SBS ) has announced it will be reducing its dividend by 43% from last year's payment of...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Is There An Opportunity With Stratec SE's (ETR:SBS) 36% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Stratec's estimated fair value is €67.40 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Stratec's €43.00 share...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Slowing Rates Of Return At Stratec (ETR:SBS) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Oct 19
We Think Stratec (ETR:SBS) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -€3m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€242k |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €15m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €15m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €17m |
| Dec 31 2024 | €900k | €341k | €16m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €13m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €17m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €12m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €827k | €320k | €15m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €12m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €19m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €19m |
| Dec 31 2022 | €2m | €272k | €29m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €28m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €27m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €40m |
| Dec 31 2021 | €2m | €272k | €40m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €46m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €41m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €35m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €1m | €272k | €28m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €24m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €21m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | €17m |
| Dec 31 2019 | €1m | €272k | €14m |
Compensation vs Market: Marcus's total compensation ($USD1.03M) is above average for companies of similar size in the German market ($USD759.11K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Marcus's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Marcus Wolfinger (59 yo)
26.9yrs
Tenure
€900,000
Compensation
Mr. Marcus Wolfinger has been Chairman of Management Board and Chief Executive Officer at Stratec SE (formerly known as STRATEC Biomedical AG) since April 01, 2011 and has been its Member of the Management...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of Board of Management & CEO | 26.9yrs | €900.00k | no data | |
| Director of Product Development & Member of Board of Management | 12.3yrs | €653.00k | no data | |
| Director for Sales & Member of Management Board | 3.4yrs | €451.00k | no data | |
| Founder & Advisor | 15.3yrs | no data | 2.27% € 5.1m | |
| CFO & Member of Management Board | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data |
12.3yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SBS's management team is seasoned and experienced (12.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 7.1yrs | €76.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 5.9yrs | €51.00k | no data | |
| Chairman of Supervisory Board | 4.1yrs | €96.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | 4yrs | €56.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | less than a year | no data | no data |
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SBS's board of directors are considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/18 17:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Stratec SE is covered by 10 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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| Michael Heider | Berenberg |
| Jan Koch | Deutsche Bank |
| Yi-Dan Wang | Deutsche Bank |