W5 Solutions Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
W5 Solutions' CEO is Evelina Hedskog, appointed in Mar 2024, has a tenure of 2.42 years. directly owns 0.13% of the company’s shares, worth SEK852.06K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.2 years and 1.3 years respectively.
Key information
Evelina Hedskog
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 2.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 2.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
New Narrative • Aug 20
Bullish Nordic Defense Demand And Framework Deal Will Support Stronger Long-Term Prospects
Catalysts About W5 Solutions W5 Solutions is a Nordic defense company that supplies mission critical systems in integration, training and power to military customers and industry primes. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Aug 08
kr64.67: That's What Analysts Think W5 Solutions AB (publ) (STO:W5) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
It's been a mediocre week for W5 Solutions AB (publ) ( STO:W5 ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 19% to kr38.50 in...
Narrative Update • Aug 07
W5: Long-Term Swedish Defence Framework Will Support Future Revaluation Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for W5 Solutions from SEK 87.17 to SEK 67.33. This reflects updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth, a slightly stronger profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple.
New Narrative • Aug 06
Rising Defense Backlog And Margin Pressures Will Shape A Cautious Yet Constructive Outlook
Catalysts About W5 Solutions W5 Solutions is a Nordic defense company that supplies mission critical systems for integration, training and power to military and defense customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jun 10
W5: Expanding Defence Contract Backlog Will Support Future Revaluation Potential
Analysts have kept their SEK price target for W5 Solutions broadly unchanged at SEK 87.17, with only marginal adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin and future P/E underpinning the updated valuation view. What's in the News The company issued earnings guidance for 2027, with expected net sales of SEK 1,000 million and an EBIT margin of 10% (source: company guidance).Narrative Update • May 26
W5: Growing Defence Contract Backlog Will Support Future Revaluation Potential
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for W5 Solutions slightly to SEK 87.17 from SEK 87.50, citing refreshed assumptions around discount rates, expected revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Power business area awarded a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for project management, system safety and delivery of a complete 400 Hz power supply system at a new Swedish Armed Forces training centre, valued at about SEK 46 million with options of an additional SEK 4.5 million.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...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | SEK 4m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | SEK 17m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | SEK 15m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -SEK 18m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -SEK 24m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -SEK 18m |
| Dec 31 2024 | SEK 5m | SEK 2m | -SEK 19m |
Compensation vs Market: Insufficient data to establish whether Evelina's total compensation is reasonable compared to companies of similar size in the Swedish market.
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Evelina's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Evelina Hedskog (45 yo)
2.4yrs
Tenure
SEK 5,336,120
Compensation
Ms. Evelina Hedskog is Chief Executive Officer of W5 Solutions AB (publ) from March 1, 2024 and serves as its President from March 01, 2024 and joined company in 2024. She served as Head of Business Unit S...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President & CEO | 2.4yrs | SEK 5.34m | 0.13% SEK 864.4k | |
| Director of Communications & Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group Head of HR | no data | no data | no data | |
| Sustainability & Quality Manager | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Business Area Training | 2.2yrs | no data | 0.068% SEK 466.9k | |
| Head of Business Area Integration | 2.2yrs | no data | 0.010% SEK 70.0k | |
| Chief of Staff | 2.2yrs | no data | 0.012% SEK 84.0k |
2.2yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: W5's management team is considered experienced (2.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 3.3yrs | SEK 863.00k | 0.049% SEK 333.3k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chairman of the Board | 8.6yrs | SEK 200.00k | 0.25% SEK 1.7m | |
| Director | 1.3yrs | no data | 0.015% SEK 105.0k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: W5's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/24 20:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| 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
W5 Solutions AB (publ) is covered by 4 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 |
| Thomas Blikstad | Pareto Securities |