Detection Technology Oyj Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Detection Technology Oyj's CEO is Hannu Martola, appointed in Jun 2007, has a tenure of 19.08 years. directly owns 2.97% of the company’s shares, worth €3.61M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.7 years and 3.3 years respectively.
Key information
Hannu Martola
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 19.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 3.0% |
| Management average tenure | 5.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 02
DETEC: Mid 2026 Sales Guidance Will Support A Higher Future P/E
The analyst price target for Detection Technology Oyj has been reduced from €12.75 to €10.96. Analysts cite updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the main drivers of this change.
Narrative Update • Jun 16
DETEC: Dividend And 2026 Sales Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their €13.20 price target for Detection Technology Oyj unchanged, citing only small adjustments to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that were not sufficient to shift their overall valuation view. What's in the News for Detection Technology Oyj Detection Technology Oyj issued sales guidance for the second quarter of 2026, stating that total net sales are expected to grow year on year.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
DETEC: Dividend Commitment And Improving Sales Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Detection Technology Oyj slightly downward from €11.00 to €10.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Detection Technology Oyj issued sales guidance indicating that total net sales for both the second and third quarters of 2026 are expected to grow year on year.Narrative Update • May 16
DETEC: Dividend And 2026 Sales Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their €13.20 price target for Detection Technology Oyj unchanged, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that broadly offset each other in their valuation work. What's in the News New sales guidance for the second quarter of 2026, with the company expecting total net sales to grow year on year.Narrative Update • Apr 28
DETEC: Dividend Reset And 2026 Sales Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Detection Technology Oyj from €14.70 to €13.20, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News New sales guidance indicates that total net sales are expected to grow year on year in both the second and third quarters of 2026.Analysis Article • Apr 26
Results: Detection Technology Oyj Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
As you might know, Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with some very...Narrative Update • Apr 11
DETEC: Dividend Reset And 2026 Growth Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept the price target for Detection Technology Oyj steady at €14.70, indicating relatively unchanged assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in their updated models. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for 26 March 2026 to consider the Shareholders’ Nomination Board recommendation.Narrative Update • Mar 27
DETEC: Dividend Reset And 2026 Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their €14.70 price target for Detection Technology Oyj, with only slight model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions supporting an essentially unchanged valuation view. What's in the News Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2026 approved a dividend of €0.30 per share for the 2025 financial year, with the record date set for 30 March 2026 and payment scheduled for 8 April 2026 (AGM resolution).Narrative Update • Mar 13
DETEC: 2026 Sales Guidance And Dividend Reset Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Detection Technology Oyj steady at €14.70, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, supporting an unchanged overall view. What's in the News Company issued earnings guidance for Q1 2026, expecting double digit year on year net sales growth.Narrative Update • Feb 26
DETEC: India Facility And Higher Sales Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for Detection Technology Oyj steady at €14.70, with slightly higher revenue growth assumptions and a small adjustment to the discount rate and future P/E helping to support this unchanged view. What's in the News Detection Technology Oyj issued earnings guidance for the first quarter, first half and full year 2026, indicating an aim to increase net sales by at least 10% per year and expecting double digit year on year net sales growth in the first quarter and first half of 2026 (company guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 11
DETEC: India Facility Expansion Will Support Future Upside Despite Lower Dividend
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Detection Technology Oyj from €15.0 to €14.7, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Detection Technology Oyj announced a dividend of €0.30 per share for the January to December 2025 period, compared with €0.50 previously.Narrative Update • Jan 27
DETEC: India Expansion And Steady Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Detection Technology Oyj steady at €15.00, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by a lower profit margin assumption and a small uptick in the discount rate. What's in the News On 9 December 2025, Detection Technology inaugurated a new service and production facility in the Greater Delhi area in India, expanding its physical presence in the country and supporting closer customer engagement there (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 12
DETEC: New India Facility Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Detection Technology Oyj at €15.00. They note slightly lower assumed revenue growth and a modestly higher profit margin outlook as the key factors behind only minor adjustments to their discount rate and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 26
DETEC: Future Indian Expansion Will Support Earnings Upside And Margin Resilience
Analysts have maintained their EUR 15.00 price target for Detection Technology Oyj, as slightly stronger long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions were effectively offset by a modestly lower future P E multiple and discount rate, leaving their overall valuation view unchanged. What's in the News Inaugurated a new service and production facility in Cyberwalk Tech Park in the Greater Delhi area, India, strengthening its local presence and improving lead times and cost efficiency for regional customers (Key Developments) Established DT Detection Technology India Private Ltd as a fully owned subsidiary to operate the new Indian site and support global growth ambitions (Key Developments) Issued guidance for a single digit year on year decline in total net sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by expected double digit growth in the first quarter of 2026 (Key Developments) Hosted an Analyst/Investor Day to update the market on strategy, operations, and outlook (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at €15.00 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 12
DETEC: Future Earnings Upside Expected As Discount Rate Risk Moderately Reprices
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Detection Technology Oyj to €15.00 from €17.00, reflecting slightly higher perceived risk despite modestly stronger growth assumptions and a lower projected future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Issued new sales guidance indicating a single digit year on year decline in total net sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, but double digit growth expected in the first quarter of 2026 (Corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Aug 20
European Reforms And Chinese Recovery Will Expand Digital Markets
The notable downward revision in Detection Technology Oyj's analyst price target is primarily driven by a significant decline in its projected future P/E ratio, resulting in a new consensus fair value of €12.75. What's in the News Detection Technology Oyj initiated cost-saving measures, including change negotiations in Finland, potentially impacting up to 9 jobs, temporary layoffs, or duty reorganizations, with completion expected by end of September 2025.Analysis Article • May 20
Detection Technology Oyj (HEL:DETEC) Shares Could Be 34% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Detection Technology Oyj is €19.23 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 29%
Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • Mar 26
Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Detection Technology Oyj's ( HEL:DETEC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Mar 03
Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Dividend Will Be Increased To €0.50
Detection Technology Oyj's ( HEL:DETEC ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Feb 15
Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Dividend Will Be Increased To €0.50
The board of Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €0.50 on the...Analysis Article • Feb 14
Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality
Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We...Analysis Article • Feb 10
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Yearly Report
It's been a good week for Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) shareholders, because the company has just released...
New Narrative • Feb 10
India Factory Expansion And Medical Product Focus Will Drive Future Success
Expansion in India and focus on China's medical market could drive revenue growth and market share increases.Analysis Article • Nov 04
Is There An Opportunity With Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) 33% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Detection Technology Oyj's estimated fair value is €22.75 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Aug 30
What You Can Learn From Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 34.5x Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Analysts Are Updating Their Detection Technology Oyj (HEL:DETEC) Estimates After Its Second-Quarter Results
Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish...Analysis Article • May 24
Investors Appear Satisfied With Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Prospects As Shares Rocket 27%
Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 27% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Detection Technology Oyj's (HEL:DETEC) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Detection Technology Oyj is €19.26 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Detection Technology Oyj (HEL:DETEC) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 9th of...Analysis Article • Feb 06
Results: Detection Technology Oyj Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Investors in Detection Technology Oyj ( HEL:DETEC ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.5% to close at €15.25...CEO
Hannu Martola (63 yo)
19.1yrs
Tenure
Mr. Hannu Veikko Martola is Independent Non-Executive Director of IQM Finland Oy from October 2024. Mr. Hannu Veikko Martola, M.Sc. (Eng.), eMBA is Director at Enics AG. He has been the Chief Executive Off...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Chairman of Management Group | 19.1yrs | no data | 2.97% € 3.6m | |
| Co-Founder and Chief Engineer | 35.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| CFO & Member of the Management Group | 2.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| CTO & Member of Management Group | 18.5yrs | no data | 0.45% € 547.5k | |
| President of APAC & Member of Management Group | no data | no data | 0.71% € 863.9k | |
| VP of Operations & Member of Management Group | 1.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP of People and Culture & Member of Management Board | 5.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Business Development & Member of Management Group | 5.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of EMEIA Business Unit & Member of Management Board | 5.1yrs | no data | no data |
5.7yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: DETEC's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Chairman | 1.3yrs | €58.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 6.3yrs | €38.75k | no data | |
| Independent Vice Chair of the Board | 11.4yrs | €78.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | €46.00k | no data | |
| Director | 2.3yrs | €46.00k | no data | |
| Director | 2.3yrs | €45.00k | no data |
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: DETEC's board of directors are considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 22:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 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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| 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
Detection Technology Oyj is covered by 7 analysts. 5 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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| Matti Riikonen | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |
| Waltteri Rossi | Danske Bank |
| Matti Riikonen | DNB Carnegie |