Thule Group (OM:THULE) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Thule Group FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot

Thule Group (OM:THULE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of SEK 1.8b and basic EPS of SEK 0.19, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of SEK 10.4b and EPS of SEK 10.33. The company reported quarterly revenue of SEK 2.7b in Q1 2025, SEK 3.4b in Q2, SEK 2.5b in Q3 and SEK 1.8b in Q4, while EPS over the same periods came in at SEK 2.47, SEK 4.75, SEK 2.91 and SEK 0.19. This provides context for investors assessing how margins have developed over the year.

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With the numbers on the table, the next step is to see how this earnings profile lines up with the prevailing narratives around Thule Group and where those stories get confirmed or questioned.

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Margins Ease Back From 12.5% To 10.3%

• Over the last 12 months, Thule Group earned SEK 1,114 million on SEK 10.4b of revenue, which equates to a 10.3% net profit margin compared with 12.5% a year earlier.
• Analysts' consensus view sees product mix helping margins over time, and the current 10.3% margin gives a reference point for that claim.
  • The consensus narrative points to a gross margin of 44.8% supported by higher margin products like Quad Lock and new launches, while the reported net margin at 10.3% shows that operating costs and other items are still taking a meaningful slice of profits.
  • Consensus also highlights efforts to reduce inventory by SEK 200 million and drive supply chain efficiencies, and investors can watch whether those operational moves show up in a higher net margin versus the current 10.3% level.

Top Line Near SEK 10.4b, With Mixed Quarterly Pattern

• On a trailing basis, revenue came in at SEK 10.4b, built from quarterly sales that ranged from SEK 3,403 million in Q2 2025 to SEK 1,835 million in Q4 2025.
• Bulls argue that focused product categories and acquisitions could support revenue growth, and the current pattern gives some checks on that story.
  • The consensus narrative talks about revenue growth potential from areas like bike carriers and North American pickup trucks, yet Q4 2025 revenue at SEK 1,835 million is only modestly above Q4 2024 at SEK 1,678 million, suggesting that any benefit from the new focus is not yet clearly visible in these year on year numbers.
  • Analysts also reference ongoing new product launches winning design awards as a possible revenue driver, and investors can compare that optimism with the trailing 12 month revenue progression from SEK 9,541 million in Q4 2024 to SEK 10,429 million in Q4 2025 to see how much is already reflected.

On this revenue story, bulls are watching whether the current SEK 10.4b base is the springboard they expect or just a pause before slower growth shows up in the numbers. 🐂 Thule Group Bull Case

Valuation Gap: P/E 25.3x vs DCF Fair Value

• The shares trade on a P/E of 25.3x against a DCF fair value of SEK 415.62 per share, while the current share price is SEK 238.40 and the allowed analyst price target is SEK 282.86.
• Bears focus on weaker recent earnings trends when they look at these valuation signals.
  • Trailing earnings of SEK 1,114 million compare with a five year pattern where earnings declined on average by 8.3% per year, so some investors may question how quickly the business can grow into a DCF fair value of SEK 415.62 or an analyst target of SEK 282.86 from a share price of SEK 238.40.
  • Critics also point out that net margin has eased from 12.5% to 10.3% over the last year and that debt is flagged as high in recent analysis, which can make a 25.3x P/E look demanding next to the European Leisure average of 23.5x even if it is lower than the 64.7x peer average.

Some cautious investors see the mix of a 25.3x P/E, a SEK 238.40 share price, and the SEK 415.62 DCF fair value as a valuation puzzle worth unpacking in more detail. 🐻 Thule Group Bear Case

Next Steps

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