Upcoming Dividend • May 11
Upcoming dividend of €0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 May 2026. Payment date: 20 May 2026. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 94% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 6.2%. Within top quartile of Italian dividend payers (4.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.0%). Announcement • Apr 15
Vimi Fasteners S.p.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026 Vimi Fasteners S.p.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Location: via labriola n 19 novellara, re Italy New Risk • Apr 12
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 7.3% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€18.4m market cap, or US$21.6m). Announcement • Mar 31
Vimi Fasteners S.p.A. announces Annual dividend, payable on May 20, 2026 Vimi Fasteners S.p.A. announced Annual dividend of EUR 0.1000 per share payable on May 20, 2026, ex-date on May 18, 2026 and record date on May 19, 2026. New Risk • Mar 30
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Italian stocks, typically moving 6.7% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.7% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€17.2m market cap, or US$19.7m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 30
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to €1.28, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.6x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 03
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €1.14, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.1x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. Price Target Changed • Apr 15
Price target decreased by 12% to €2.40 Down from €2.73, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 162% above last closing price of €0.92. Stock is down 32% over the past year. New Risk • Nov 09
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Italian stocks, typically moving 4.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.7x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (4.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.9% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (€15.5m market cap, or US$16.7m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 20% After last week's 20% share price decline to €1.02, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total loss to shareholders of 38% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Sep 28
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: €0.032 (vs €0.093 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: €0.032 (down from €0.093 in 1H 2023). Revenue: €29.7m (down 2.8% from 1H 2023). Net income: €433.0k (down 66% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 4.2% in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Italy. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Sep 25
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 2.4x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.4x net interest cover). Minor Risks Short dividend paying track record (1 year of continuous dividend payments). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.9% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (€16.2m market cap, or US$18.0m). Major Estimate Revision • May 15
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 18% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate fell from €0.17 to €0.14 per share. Revenue forecast steady at €60.7m. Net income forecast to shrink 12% next year vs 3.2% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Italy . Consensus price target down from €2.73 to €2.63. Share price was steady at €1.34 over the past week. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 10
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 5.1% to €1.31. The fair value is estimated to be €1.65, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.2% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 13% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 19
Now 24% overvalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €1.44. The fair value is estimated to be €1.16, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue is forecast to grow by 14% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 48% in the next 2 years. New Risk • Apr 04
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 2.2x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.2x net interest cover). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.0% average weekly change). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$100m (€18.6m market cap, or US$20.1m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 29
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 11% to €1.41. The fair value is estimated to be €1.16, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 51%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 19% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 5.2% in the next 2 years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 07
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.5% to €1.41. The fair value is estimated to be €1.16, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 51%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 19% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 5.2% in the next 2 years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 21
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 31% to €1.62. The fair value is estimated to be €1.32, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 51%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 19% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 5.2% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to €1.49, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total returns to shareholders of 31% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €1.19 per share. Reported Earnings • Oct 05
First half 2023 earnings released First half 2023 results: Revenue: €31.2m (up 20% from 1H 2022). Net income: €1.27m (up 137% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 4.1% (up from 2.1% in 1H 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Italy. Buying Opportunity • Jun 26
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 3.0%. The fair value is estimated to be €1.63, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 38%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10.0% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 22% per annum over the same time period. Buying Opportunity • Jun 05
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 11%. The fair value is estimated to be €1.59, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 38%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10.0% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 22% per annum over the same time period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to €1.61, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 18x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total loss to shareholders of 6.9% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 29
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to €1.40, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 16x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total loss to shareholders of 24% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €2.35 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 21
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 34% After last week's 34% share price gain to €1.77, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 20x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total loss to shareholders of 11% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €2.40 per share. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 4 non-independent directors. Honorary President Aimone Storchi was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to €2.23 Down from €2.61, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 78% above last closing price of €1.25. Stock is down 26% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.07 for next year compared to €0.16 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Oct 13
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 revenue forecast increased from €52.2m to €52.8m. EPS estimate fell from €0.16 to €0.07 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 35% next year vs 11% growth forecast for Machinery industry in Italy . Consensus price target down from €2.61 to €2.23. Share price was steady at €1.04 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Oct 07
Price target decreased to €2.29 Down from €2.50, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 122% above last closing price of €1.03. Stock is down 38% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.16 for next year compared to €0.16 last year. Reported Earnings • Sep 30
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0 (vs €0.048 in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: EPS: €0 (down from €0.048 in 1H 2021). Revenue: €26.3m (up 16% from 1H 2021). Net income: €535.0k (down 18% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 2.9% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the Machinery industry in Italy. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 4 non-independent directors. Honorary President Aimone Storchi was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Apr 19
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2021 results: EPS: €0.15 (up from €0.019 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: €47.1m (up 22% from FY 2020). Net income: €2.09m (up €2.34m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 4.4% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 100%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 10.0%, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the industry in Italy. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 04
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to €1.22, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total loss to shareholders of 47% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 19
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to €1.80, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 20x. Average forward P/E is 23x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total returns to shareholders of 43% over the past year. Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target increased to €2.20 Up from €1.75, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 47% above last closing price of €1.50. Stock is down 11% over the past year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 26
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to €1.50, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 21x. Average forward P/E is 23x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total loss to shareholders of 11% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Apr 03
Full year 2020 earnings released The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: €39.1m (down 16% from FY 2019). Net loss: €255.0k (down 123% from profit in FY 2019). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 22
New 90-day high: €1.22 The company is up 38% from its price of €0.89 on 24 November 2020. The Italian market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 04
New 90-day high: €1.05 The company is up 21% from its price of €0.86 on 06 October 2020. The Italian market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 12% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 04
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to €1.05, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.5x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 10.1x. This compares to an average P/E of 17x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total return to shareholders over the past year is a loss of 51%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 20
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 49% share price gain to €1.03, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.2x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 8.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 17x in the Machinery industry in Italy. Total return to shareholders over the past year is a loss of 50%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 29
New 90-day low: €0.78 The company is down 29% from its price of €1.09 on 30 July 2020. The Italian market is down 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 02
New 90-day low: €0.94 The company is down 18% from its price of €1.14 on 03 July 2020. The Italian market is down 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 15% over the same period.