Bang & Olufsen a/s' (CPH:BO) Profit Outlook

Bang & Olufsen a/s (CPH:BO) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine some light on the company. Bang & Olufsen a/s designs, develops, and markets audio and video products in Denmark and internationally. On 31 May 2022, the kr.1.4b market-cap company posted a loss of kr.30m for its most recent financial year. Many investors are wondering about the rate at which Bang & Olufsen will turn a profit, with the big question being “when will the company breakeven?” Below we will provide a high-level summary of the industry analysts’ expectations for the company.

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According to the 2 industry analysts covering Bang & Olufsen, the consensus is that breakeven is near. They expect the company to post a final loss in 2023, before turning a profit of kr.66m in 2024. The company is therefore projected to breakeven around 2 years from today. What rate will the company have to grow year-on-year in order to breakeven on this date? Using a line of best fit, we calculated an average annual growth rate of 96%, which signals high confidence from analysts. Should the business grow at a slower rate, it will become profitable at a later date than expected.

Given this is a high-level overview, we won’t go into details of Bang & Olufsen's upcoming projects, though, keep in mind that generally a high forecast growth rate is not unusual for a company that is currently undergoing an investment period.

Before we wrap up, there’s one aspect worth mentioning. The company has managed its capital judiciously, with debt making up 31% of equity. This means that it has predominantly funded its operations from equity capital, and its low debt obligation reduces the risk around investing in the loss-making company.

Next Steps:

There are too many aspects of Bang & Olufsen to cover in one brief article, but the key fundamentals for the company can all be found in one place – Bang & Olufsen's company page on Simply Wall St. We've also put together a list of key aspects you should look at:

1. Valuation: What is Bang & Olufsen worth today? Has the future growth potential already been factored into the price? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether Bang & Olufsen is currently mispriced by the market.
2. Management Team: An experienced management team on the helm increases our confidence in the business – take a look at who sits on Bang & Olufsen’s board and the CEO’s background.
3. Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.

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