Siltronic Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Michael Heckmeier
Chief executive officer
€1.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 34.94% |
| CEO tenure | 3yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
WAF: Raised Multiple Will Be Tested By Weak 2026 Earnings Outlook
Siltronic's updated fair value estimate moves from €57.60 to €67.90. Analysts point to higher assumed revenue growth, profit margins and Street price target hikes from several banks as key drivers behind the change.Narrative Update • Apr 24
WAF: Raised Multiple Will Face Pressure From 2026 Earnings Guidance
Siltronic's analyst price target has moved higher, with an updated fair value estimate of €57.60 compared with €52.60 previously. This change reflects analysts' revised assumptions regarding growth, profitability and P/E multiples following recent target increases from the Street.
Narrative Update • Apr 10
WAF: Refined Discount Rate And Margins Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
Analysts raised their price target on Siltronic by €17, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the main drivers of the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on Siltronic, with the latest €17 price target adjustment framed around refreshed views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 27
WAF: Higher 2026 Guidance Clarity Will Support A Firmer Earnings Floor
Analysts have raised their price target on Siltronic by €17. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate.Narrative Update • Mar 11
WAF: Fair Value View Will Balance Raised Multiple And Earnings Headwinds
Analysts have increased their price target on Siltronic by €17, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long-term margins, and P/E multiples that refine their fair value view without materially changing it. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the €17 uplift in the price target as a refinement of their existing valuation work, suggesting their core thesis on Siltronic’s earnings power and cash generation remains broadly intact.Narrative Update • Feb 25
WAF: Fair Value Update Will Balance Wafer Weakness And Margin Resilience
Analysts now see fair value for Siltronic at €52.60, down from €54.61. They also highlight updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that reflect the latest Street research, including the recent €17 price target change at Berenberg.
Narrative Update • Feb 08
WAF: Higher Required Returns Will Likely Pressure An Already Stretched Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Siltronic from €35.35 to €39.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that contribute to a higher fair value estimate despite a slightly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from €35.35 to €39.00, which supports a modestly higher valuation anchor.Narrative Update • Jan 25
WAF: Potential 2026 Volume Recovery Will Signal A More Constructive Earnings Floor
Narrative update on Siltronic The blended analyst view on Siltronic now centers on a price target of €70, with recent target moves between €57 and €70 reflecting updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions as analysts weigh gradual volume recovery over the coming years. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Siltronic gives you a clearer picture of how expectations are being fine tuned rather than radically reset.Narrative Update • Jan 10
WAF: Potential 2026 Volume Recovery Will Support A More Constructive Earnings Outlook
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Siltronic to about €70 from roughly €63. This reflects recent Street price target revisions in a range of about €57 to €70 and updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Dec 23
WAF: Customer Inventory Drawdown Will Support Wafer Demand Recovery Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Siltronic higher, reflecting increased confidence that wafer demand is stabilizing after what they view as a potential earnings trough and that gradually recovering volumes into 2026 can support fair value around the mid EUR 50s. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes and rating shifts highlight a more constructive stance on Siltronic, even as views on the pace of recovery remain mixed.Narrative Update • Dec 09
WAF: Customer Inventory Drawdown Will Drive Wafer Volume Recovery Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Siltronic slightly higher, reflecting a modest uptick in long term growth expectations as recent research points to recovering wafer volumes into 2026 and reduced downside risks at current EUR share levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautiously constructive stance on Siltronic, with multiple target price revisions signaling improving confidence in execution and end market recovery, even as some valuation and cycle timing concerns persist.Narrative Update • Nov 25
WAF: Customer Inventory Drawdown Will Support Demand Recovery Through 2026
Siltronic's analyst price target has increased slightly, rising from €54.06 to €54.61. Analysts have highlighted improved sentiment following recent upward revisions by major research firms, despite ongoing cautiousness around profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 10
WAF: Recovery Hopes Will Strengthen As Customer Inventory Drawdown Drives Demand
Siltronic's analyst price target has increased from €49.76 to €54.06, as analysts cite improved recovery prospects and a strengthened financial outlook. This outlook is supported by higher projected revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Improved Inventory Trends And New Partnerships Will Support Revenue Recovery
Siltronic’s analyst price target has risen significantly from €48.19 to €49.76, as analysts cite improved inventory trends and reduced downside risk in their updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions reflect shifting sentiment toward Siltronic, as updated views incorporate changing inventory dynamics and shifting expectations for growth.Narrative Update • Oct 13
FabNext Facility And AI Demand Will Fuel Semiconductor Resurgence
Analysts have adjusted Siltronic's price target upward from €45.89 to €48.19, citing improved revenue growth forecasts despite concerns about continued headwinds across the semiconductor sector. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst assessments of Siltronic reflect a nuanced view of the company’s outlook as it navigates a period of industry volatility.
New Narrative • Feb 09
Semiconductor Demand Rebound Post-2024 Will Benefit Singapore Fab Output
Flexible production capacity and reduced equipment lead times help optimize investments, potentially improving net margins as market demand adjusts.Analysis Article • Dec 07
The Returns On Capital At Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Don't Inspire Confidence
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Nov 19
Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that Siltronic AG's ( ETR:WAF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.8x right now seems...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Siltronic's (ETR:WAF) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
A lackluster earnings announcement from Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ) last week didn't sink the stock price. We think that...Analysis Article • Oct 21
Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Sep 04
What Is Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Share Price Doing?
While Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Aug 14
The Returns On Capital At Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Don't Inspire Confidence
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 • Jul 19
Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
Siltronic AG's ( ETR:WAF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.2x might make it look like a buy right now compared...Analysis Article • Jun 05
Does Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 21
Is Siltronic AG (ETR:WAF) Potentially Undervalued?
Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • May 05
Results: Siltronic AG Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...Analysis Article • Apr 22
Capital Allocation Trends At Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Aren't Ideal
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Siltronic AG's (ETR:WAF) Tunnel
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Siltronic (ETR:WAF)
Siltronic AG's ( ETR:WAF ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. Our analysis suggests that...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Earnings Update: Siltronic AG (ETR:WAF) Just Reported Its Annual Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.8% to €81.95...Analysis Article • Feb 15
Is Siltronic (ETR:WAF) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Feb 01
Is Siltronic AG (ETR:WAF) Potentially Undervalued?
Siltronic AG ( ETR:WAF ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 12% on the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -€129m |
| Dec 31 2025 | €2m | €600k | -€69m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€27m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €29m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €40m |
| Dec 31 2024 | €2m | €600k | €63m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €96m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €111m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €144m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €2m | €400k | €184m |
Compensation vs Market: Michael's total compensation ($USD1.99M) is about average for companies of similar size in the German market ($USD2.18M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Michael's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Michael Heckmeier (58 yo)
3yrs
Tenure
€1,717,250
Compensation
Dr. Michael Heckmeier serves as Chief Executive Officer at Siltronic AG since May 06, 2023 and serves as its Chairman of Executive Board since July 01, 2023. He has been the Head of the Display Materials B...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman of Executive Board | 3yrs | €1.72m | no data | |
| CFO & Member of Executive Board | 2.8yrs | €1.14m | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer & Member of Executive Board | 1.9yrs | €1.13m | no data | |
| Head of Supply Chain Center & Strategic Planning and Employee Rep. Member of Supervisory Board | no data | €60.00k | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Technology | 15.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President | 3.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Manager of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data |
3.0yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WAF's management team is considered experienced (3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Supply Chain Center & Strategic Planning and Employee Rep. Member of Supervisory Board | 8.1yrs | €60.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 8.1yrs | €110.00k | no data | |
| Chairman of Supervisory Board | 13.3yrs | €160.00k | no data | |
| Member of Supervisory Board | 11.4yrs | €60.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Member of Supervisory Board | 8.1yrs | €60.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of Supervisory Board | 3yrs | €110.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Member of Supervisory Board | 5.3yrs | €60.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Member of the Supervisory Board | 4.3yrs | €85.00k | no data | |
| Independent Member of the Supervisory Board | 3yrs | €60.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Deputy Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board | 3yrs | €110.00k | no data | |
| Employee Representative Member of the Supervisory Board | 1.7yrs | €60.00k | no data | |
| Supervisory Board Member | 1yr | €40.00k | no data |
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
56.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WAF's board of directors are considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 09:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 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
Siltronic AG is covered by 24 analysts. 10 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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| Guenther Hollfelder | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Bruno Bulic | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Gustav Froberg | Berenberg |