Detection Technology Oyj

HLSE:DETEC Stock Report

Market Cap: €121.6m

Detection Technology Oyj Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Detection Technology Oyj has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.6%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.6% per year. Detection Technology Oyj's return on equity is 10%, and it has net margins of 7.4%.

Key information

2.61%

Earnings growth rate

2.27%

EPS growth rate

Electronic Industry Growth9.58%
Revenue growth rate4.62%
Return on equity10.01%
Net Margin7.41%
Next Earnings Update06 Aug 2026

Recent past performance updates

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...

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...
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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...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Detection Technology Oyj makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

HLSE:DETEC Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 261048240
31 Dec 251016240
30 Sep 251038240
30 Jun 251059240
31 Mar 2510510240
31 Dec 2410811240
30 Sep 2410610240
30 Jun 241058240
31 Mar 241047240
31 Dec 231046240
30 Sep 231045240
30 Jun 231034240
31 Mar 231015230
31 Dec 22995230
30 Sep 22956220
30 Jun 22918210
31 Mar 22909200
31 Dec 21909190
30 Sep 21868190
30 Jun 21828180
31 Mar 21827180
31 Dec 20827190
30 Sep 20878180
30 Jun 20938180
31 Mar 209810180
31 Dec 1910212180
30 Sep 1910213170
30 Jun 1910114170
31 Mar 199715160
31 Dec 189415150
30 Sep 189416140
30 Jun 189316140
31 Mar 189116140
31 Dec 178915130
30 Sep 178514120
30 Jun 178213110
31 Mar 177912100
31 Dec 167611100
30 Sep 16699100
30 Jun 16575100
31 Mar 16503100
31 Dec 1543190
30 Sep 1537090

Quality Earnings: DETEC has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DETEC's current net profit margins (7.4%) are lower than last year (9.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DETEC's earnings have grown by 2.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DETEC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: DETEC had negative earnings growth (-21.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electronic industry average (-16.9%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: DETEC's Return on Equity (10%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/05 11:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/03 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 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.

AnalystInstitution
Matti RiikonenCarnegie Investment Bank AB
Waltteri RossiDanske Bank
Matti RiikonenDNB Carnegie