Rockwool Past Earnings Performance
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Rockwool has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.3%, while the Building industry saw earnings declining at 1.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.5% per year. Rockwool's return on equity is 0.1%, and it has net margins of 0.1%.
Key information
4.35%
Earnings growth rate
4.53%
EPS growth rate
| Building Industry Growth | 15.05% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.47% |
| Return on equity | 0.14% |
| Net Margin | 0.10% |
| Next Earnings Update | 19 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 28
ROCK B: Buybacks And Capital Reduction Will Support Future Multiple Rerating
Rockwool's analyst price target has been adjusted from DKK 255.19 to DKK 259.97 as analysts factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations following recent rating and target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rockwool points to a mix of recalibrated targets and rating changes as analysts update their views on revenue, margins and P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • May 14
ROCK B: Q4 Execution And 2026 Guidance Will Support Long-Term Upside
Rockwool's analyst price target has been trimmed by roughly DKK 10 to DKK 229, as analysts factor in updated fair value estimates, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted margin expectations, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, even as revenue growth assumptions are refined upward. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rockwool reflects a mix of optimism about the company’s execution and growth prospects, alongside more cautious views on valuation and future returns.
Narrative Update • Apr 30
ROCK B: Mixed Rating Shifts And 2026 Guidance Will Frame Risk Reward Balance
The analyst price target for Rockwool has been reduced by about DKK 9 per share. This change reflects a combination of recent target cuts and neutral initiations from several firms, alongside more constructive views from others who see a better balance of risk and reward following the recent selloff.Narrative Update • Apr 15
ROCK B: AGM Capital Reduction And Buybacks Will Support Rating Upgrade Rebound
The analyst price target for Rockwool shifts slightly lower to DKK 255 from about DKK 265, as analysts combine recent upgrades that cite stronger growth with more cautious targets that reflect a modestly higher discount rate and a lower assumed future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rockwool reflects a mix of fresh initiations, target tweaks and rating changes, with several bullish analysts highlighting potential on both execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 01
ROCK B: Buybacks And AGM Capital Reduction Are Expected To Support Rebound
Analysts have trimmed the Rockwool fair value estimate from DKK 280.16 to DKK 264.93, as a higher discount rate offsets assumptions of stronger revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. Recent research shows a mix of upgrades and modest price target cuts across the Street.Narrative Update • Mar 18
ROCK B: Recent Selloff And Q4 Delivery Outlook Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Rockwool's analyst price target has shifted to DKK 239 from about DKK 250, as analysts factor in more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, while still pointing to improved risk and reward after the recent selloff and a series of rating upgrades. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight what they view as improved risk and reward after the recent selloff, which they see as making the current valuation more attractive relative to their price targets in the DKK 240 to DKK 255 range.Narrative Update • Mar 03
ROCK B: Upgraded Outlook And 2026 Guidance Will Test Margin Execution
The updated analyst price target for Rockwool increases slightly to DKK 199 from about DKK 196. This reflects analysts' refreshed views on fair value as they factor in recent upgrades, revised price targets in the DKK 240 to DKK 255 range, and stronger than expected growth commentary.Narrative Update • Feb 17
ROCK B: Margin And Execution Risks Will Likely Constrain Future Returns
Our Rockwool fair value estimate has shifted from DKK 191.09 to DKK 195.75 as analysts balance lower price targets from Berenberg and Morgan Stanley with more supportive views from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and UBS. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rockwool reflects a mix of supportive and cautious views, with bearish analysts trimming price targets while larger firms such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs take a more constructive stance.Analysis Article • Feb 12
Rockwool's (CPH:ROCK B) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Rockwool A/S' ( CPH:ROCK B ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock price showed...Narrative Update • Feb 03
ROCK B: Execution Risks Around Margins And Guidance Will Likely Restrain Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their Rockwool fair value estimate from DKK 212.07 to about DKK 191.09 as they factor in more moderate revenue growth alongside slightly higher discount rates, while still highlighting resilient profit margins and an only modestly higher future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rockwool sends a mixed message, with some large banks turning more positive while other bearish analysts stay cautious on what they see as execution and valuation risks.Narrative Update • Jan 20
ROCK B: Bullish Coverage And Buybacks Are Expected To Support Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Rockwool from DKK 359.88 to DKK 280.16, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, slightly lower margins and a more cautious future P/E, even as recent research includes both new bullish coverage and moderated price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rockwool shows a mix of caution and optimism, with several bullish analysts focusing on valuation support, an improving earnings backdrop and potential for more balanced execution after previous downgrades.Analysis Article • Jan 10
There's No Escaping Rockwool A/S' (CPH:ROCK B) Muted Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.7x Rockwool A/S ( CPH:ROCK B ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Jan 06
ROCK B: Mixed Outlook On Margins And Execution With Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their blended price target for Rockwool to DKK 260, reflecting a modest pullback from prior levels. Updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions balance Citi's lower target against a higher Overweight view at DKK 300 from another firm.Narrative Update • Dec 21
ROCK B Will Face Moderating Margin Outlook And Higher Risk Perception Ahead
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Rockwool to about DKK 260, down from approximately DKK 270. This adjustment reflects slightly lower growth expectations and a higher discount rate, partly offset by improved profitability and views that the shares still offer deep value at current levels.Narrative Update • Dec 07
ROCK B: Deep Value And Margin Recovery Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Rockwool to about DKK 250 from roughly DKK 278, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and lower margin assumptions, even as they acknowledge improving revenue growth prospects and see deep value at current share levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the recent target price revisions still imply meaningful upside from current levels, pointing to what they describe as deep value in the shares.Narrative Update • Nov 22
ROCK B: Upgraded Rating And Deep Value Will Drive Long-Term Recovery
Narrative Update: Rockwool Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have revised their fair value price target for Rockwool downward from DKK 286.23 to DKK 278.26. This adjustment reflects changes in projected revenue growth and discount rates, as well as differing recent outlooks on valuation potential.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Calculating The Fair Value Of Rockwool A/S (CPH:ROCK B)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Rockwool fair value estimate is kr.191 With kr.220 share...Analysis Article • Oct 08
What Does Rockwool A/S's (CPH:ROCK B) Share Price Indicate?
While Rockwool A/S ( CPH:ROCK B ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Narrative Update • Sep 10
New Capacity Expansions And Energy Efficiency Will Drive Future Demand
Rockwool’s consensus price target was modestly reduced to DKK286.23 as analysts adopted a more cautious near-term outlook due to ongoing margin pressures, elevated input costs, and sluggish recovery in European construction demand. Analyst Commentary Modest reduction in price targets attributed to more cautious outlooks on near-term growth prospects.Analysis Article • Sep 05
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Rockwool (CPH:ROCK B)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Narrative Update • Aug 26
Investments In North American Expansion And Sustainable Technologies Will Shape Future Success
Rockwool's analyst price target has been revised downward from DKK310.81 to DKK293.67, primarily due to softer European insulation market demand, persistent margin pressures from higher input costs, sluggish recovery in construction end-markets, and ongoing macro uncertainty, with minor mitigation from efficiency and pricing actions. Analyst Commentary Softer demand in the European insulation market leading to reduced revenue forecasts.Analysis Article • Aug 23
Rockwool A/S (CPH:ROCK B) Just Recorded An Earnings Miss And Analysts Are Updating Their Numbers
Rockwool A/S ( CPH:ROCK B ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great. Rockwool missed...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Rockwool A/S' (CPH:ROCK B) Shares
CPSE:ROCK B 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Rockwool's Fair Values from the Community and select yours With a...Analysis Article • Jul 16
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Rockwool (CPH:ROCK B) Presents An Opportunity
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jul 01
What Is Rockwool A/S's (CPH:ROCK B) Share Price Doing?
Rockwool A/S ( CPH:ROCK B ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 19% on the...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Calculating The Fair Value Of Rockwool A/S (CPH:ROCK B)
Key Insights Rockwool's estimated fair value is kr.292 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
New Narrative • Dec 01
European Regulations And Noncombustible Innovation Drive Global Revenue Growth
Strategic alignment with regulatory trends and safety demands supports revenue growth and market share expansion in Europe and the UK.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Rockwool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 3,877 | 4 | 1,459 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,877 | 28 | 1,433 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,827 | 490 | 1,393 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,821 | 523 | 1,374 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,843 | 543 | 1,350 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,855 | 550 | 1,342 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,819 | 513 | 1,111 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,765 | 467 | 1,142 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,672 | 427 | 1,205 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,620 | 389 | 1,270 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,641 | 392 | 1,557 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,748 | 328 | 1,600 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,849 | 288 | 1,606 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,907 | 273 | 1,602 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,794 | 242 | 1,568 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,581 | 276 | 1,509 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,341 | 298 | 1,443 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,088 | 303 | 1,376 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,946 | 304 | 1,324 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,819 | 302 | 1,283 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,624 | 258 | 1,232 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,602 | 251 | 1,241 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,617 | 250 | 1,256 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,653 | 250 | 1,269 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,765 | 289 | 1,295 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,757 | 285 | 1,296 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,751 | 279 | 1,305 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,737 | 278 | 1,298 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,709 | 268 | 1,292 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,671 | 265 | 1,266 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,609 | 279 | 1,245 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,531 | 258 | 1,213 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,449 | 236 | 1,178 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,383 | 214 | 1,150 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,321 | 178 | 1,127 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,280 | 172 | 1,110 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,251 | 170 | 1,102 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,211 | 166 | 1,089 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,208 | 145 | 1,075 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,213 | 115 | 1,081 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,215 | 102 | 1,343 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,220 | 91 | 1,090 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,206 | 93 | 1,871 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,212 | 110 | 1,596 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ROCK B has a large one-off loss of €416.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: ROCK B's current net profit margins (0.1%) are lower than last year (14.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ROCK B's earnings have grown by 4.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ROCK B's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ROCK B had negative earnings growth (-99.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Building industry average (1.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ROCK B's Return on Equity (0.1%) 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 | 2026/06/09 06:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 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
Rockwool A/S is covered by 28 analysts. 14 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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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Pierre Sylvain Rousseau | Barclays |
| Robert Chantry | Berenberg |