W5 Solutions (W5) Stock Overview
Develops and delivers systems and solutions for the defense and civil protection sectors in Sweden. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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W5 Solutions AB (publ) Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | SEK 50.60 |
| 52 Week High | SEK 70.00 |
| 52 Week Low | SEK 45.35 |
| Beta | 0.38 |
| 1 Month Change | -12.15% |
| 3 Month Change | -14.96% |
| 1 Year Change | -20.57% |
| 3 Year Change | -27.19% |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | 85.42% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 01
W5: Defence Contracts And M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Revaluation Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on W5 Solutions to SEK 87.5 from SEK 85.5, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News The Power division was awarded a contract of approximately SEK 46 million, with options of an additional SEK 4.5 million, from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for a complete 400 Hz power supply system at a new Armed Forces training centre.Narrative Update • Apr 14
W5: Defence Contracts And M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
Analysts have kept their SEK price target for W5 Solutions broadly unchanged, with only a marginal adjustment that reflects slightly updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects refinements to their model inputs rather than a shift in the core investment view.Narrative Update • Mar 31
W5: New Defence Order Will Drive Earnings Momentum Over Coming Years
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for W5 Solutions from SEK 66 to SEK 85.5, pointing to updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the new price target. What's in the News Business area Integration received an order worth SEK 148 million from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for design, manufacturing and integration of advanced shelter solutions for operator stations in a mobile and modular defence system, with deliveries planned during 2026–2027 (company announcement).Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 01
W5: Defence Contracts And M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Revaluation Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on W5 Solutions to SEK 87.5 from SEK 85.5, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News The Power division was awarded a contract of approximately SEK 46 million, with options of an additional SEK 4.5 million, from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for a complete 400 Hz power supply system at a new Armed Forces training centre.Narrative Update • Apr 14
W5: Defence Contracts And M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
Analysts have kept their SEK price target for W5 Solutions broadly unchanged, with only a marginal adjustment that reflects slightly updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects refinements to their model inputs rather than a shift in the core investment view.Narrative Update • Mar 31
W5: New Defence Order Will Drive Earnings Momentum Over Coming Years
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for W5 Solutions from SEK 66 to SEK 85.5, pointing to updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the new price target. What's in the News Business area Integration received an order worth SEK 148 million from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for design, manufacturing and integration of advanced shelter solutions for operator stations in a mobile and modular defence system, with deliveries planned during 2026–2027 (company announcement).Analysis Article • Jan 06
Is W5 Solutions (STO:W5) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Nov 24
W5: Major NATO Contract Will Drive Higher Earnings Momentum Next Year
Analysts have raised their price target for W5 Solutions from SEK 64.67 to SEK 66.00. This change is based on expectations for higher revenue growth, despite some pressure on profit margins and updated valuation metrics.Narrative Update • Nov 10
W5: Contract Win In NATO Country Will Drive Stronger Earnings Ahead
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for W5 Solutions downward from $79.50 to $64.67. They cite updated outlooks on growth and profitability metrics as the reason for this change.Analysis Article • Aug 08
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) After Its Second-Quarter Report
It's been a good week for W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Analysis Article • Jul 28
Sentiment Still Eluding W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5)
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.9x W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) may be sending very bullish signals at...New Narrative • May 12
European Defense Expansion Will Drive New Battery Product Lines
Expansion into European defense markets and strategic acquisitions are poised to significantly drive revenue growth and bolster earnings.Analysis Article • Apr 20
W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Soars 30% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward
The W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Analysis Article • Mar 02
W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Looks Just Right With A 47% Price Jump
Despite an already strong run, W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 47% in...Analysis Article • Jan 16
Are Investors Undervaluing W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) By 45%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, W5 Solutions fair value estimate is kr94.41 W5 Solutions...Analysis Article • Jan 16
W5 Solutions AB (publ)'s (STO:W5) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 25%
W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Analysis Article • Nov 21
W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 26% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
To the annoyance of some shareholders, W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the last...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Downgrade: Here's How Analysts See W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Performing In The Near Term
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ), with the analysts making...Analysis Article • Sep 14
Is There An Opportunity With W5 Solutions AB (publ)'s (STO:W5) 39% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for W5 Solutions is kr80.44 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity W5...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Market Cool On W5 Solutions AB (publ)'s (STO:W5) Revenues Pushing Shares 31% Lower
The W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...Analysis Article • Jun 27
Is W5 Solutions (STO:W5) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Not Many Are Piling Into W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Stock Yet As It Plummets 25%
W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Is W5 Solutions (STO:W5) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Dec 31
After Leaping 26% W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Sep 19
Slowing Rates Of Return At W5 Solutions (STO:W5) Leave Little Room For Excitement
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Aug 06
W5 Solutions AB (publ) Just Recorded A 156% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of...Analysis Article • May 16
W5 Solutions (STO:W5) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Shareholder Returns
| W5 | SE Aerospace & Defense | SE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% |
| 1Y | -20.6% | 9.1% | 13.1% |
Return vs Industry: W5 underperformed the Swedish Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 9.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: W5 underperformed the Swedish Market which returned 14.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| W5 volatility | |
|---|---|
| W5 Average Weekly Movement | 6.5% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 8.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in SE Market | 13.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in SE Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: W5 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swedish market.
Volatility Over Time: W5's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 220 | Evelina Hedskog | www.w5solutions.com |
W5 Solutions AB (publ) develops and delivers systems and solutions for the defense and civil protection sectors in Sweden. The company offers live fire training defence and security; and live fire training sports and hunting services. It also provides batteries and chargers; gensets; shelters; systems integration; simulation solutions; components and sub-systems, including simulator handles and joysticks, simulator sights and periscopes, dummy ammunition, loading trainer ammunition, displays and monitors, panels, seat replicas, i/o systems, instructor operating stations, and hardware emulators, as well as systems for control loading, motion, and communication.
W5 Solutions AB (publ) Fundamentals Summary
| W5 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | SEK 888.50m |
| Earnings (TTM) | SEK 16.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | SEK 536.32m |
52.6x
P/E Ratio1.7x
P/S RatioIs W5 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| W5 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | SEK 536.32m |
| Cost of Revenue | SEK 175.78m |
| Gross Profit | SEK 360.55m |
| Other Expenses | SEK 343.65m |
| Earnings | SEK 16.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 05, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.96 |
| Gross Margin | 67.23% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.15% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.7% |
How did W5 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 06:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
W5 Solutions AB (publ) is covered by 3 analysts. 3 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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| Hugo Lisjo | DNB Carnegie Commissioned Research |
| Tom Guinchard | Pareto Securities |
| Hjalmar Ahlberg | Redeye |