Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 06
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 15% to CHF331. The fair value is estimated to be CHF273, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 5.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 40%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 13% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 57% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Apr 16
Comet Holding AG Approves Dividend, Payable on April 20, 2026 Comet Holding AG, at the AGM approved the dividend of CHF 0.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 20, 2026. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 14
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 23% to CHF303. The fair value is estimated to be CHF249, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 5.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 40%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 12% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 57% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 09
Upcoming dividend of CHF0.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 April 2026. Payment date: 20 April 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.2%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (0.9%). Tillkännagivande • Mar 25
Comet Holding Ag Announces Mariel Hoch and Heinz Kundert, Who Are Not Standing for Re-Election, Effective April 14, 2026 Comet Holding AG announced that Mariel Hoch and Heinz Kundert, members of the Board of Directors who are not standing for re-election at the Annual General Meeting to be held on April 14, 2026. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 19
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 16% to CHF255. The fair value is estimated to be CHF324, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 5.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 40%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 12% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 57% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Mar 16
Dividend reduced to CHF0.50 Dividend of CHF0.50 is 67% lower than last year. Ex-date: 16th April 2026 Payment date: 20th April 2026 Dividend yield will be 0.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 32%. Cash payout ratio: 66%. Reported Earnings • Mar 08
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: CHF1.57 (vs CHF4.22 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: CHF1.57 (down from CHF4.22 in FY 2024). Revenue: CHF457.0m (up 2.6% from FY 2024). Net income: CHF12.2m (down 63% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.7% (down from 7.4% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.7% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Tillkännagivande • Mar 07
Comet Holding AG to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Jul 31, 2026 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Jul 31, 2026 New Risk • Mar 07
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 British stocks, typically moving 5.7% 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 06
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% After last week's 22% share price decline to CHF235, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 46x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 11% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CHF131 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to CHF276, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 53x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CHF139 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 02
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to CHF211, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 42x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 11% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CHF160 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 28
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 11% to CHF192. The fair value is estimated to be CHF159, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 36%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 11% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 37% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 10
Now 20% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 1.1% to CHF195. The fair value is estimated to be CHF162, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 36%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 11% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 37% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 21
Now 23% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 26% to CHF197. The fair value is estimated to be CHF160, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 36%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 11% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 36% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Oct 19
Comet Holding Ag Refines Earnings Guidance for the Year 2025 Comet Holding AG refined earnings guidance for the year 2025. For the year, the company expects does not foresee a rebound in sales volumes until year-end 2025. Net sales to the lower end of the range of CHF 460 million to CHF 500 million. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 26
Now 24% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 25% to CHF191. The fair value is estimated to be CHF251, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 36%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 35% per annum over the same time period. New Risk • Aug 05
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 British stocks, typically moving 7.9% 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: CHF1.01 (vs CHF0.52 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: CHF1.01 (up from CHF0.52 in 1H 2024). Revenue: CHF227.2m (up 20% from 1H 2024). Net income: CHF7.86m (up 94% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 2.1% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 31
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% After last week's 22% share price decline to CHF207, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 21% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CHF330 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 23
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 24% to CHF265. The fair value is estimated to be CHF334, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 41%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 13% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 32% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Apr 10
Comet Holding AG to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Mar 06, 2026 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Mar 06, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Apr 07
Upcoming dividend of CHF1.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 April 2025. Payment date: 16 April 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 33% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.8%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.8%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to CHF191, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 27x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 21% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Mar 24
Dividend increased to CHF1.50 Dividend of CHF1.50 is 50% higher than last year. Ex-date: 14th April 2025 Payment date: 16th April 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.6%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 33%. Cash payout ratio: 31%. Reported Earnings • Mar 07
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: CHF4.52 (vs CHF1.98 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: CHF4.52 (up from CHF1.98 in FY 2023). Revenue: CHF445.4m (up 12% from FY 2023). Net income: CHF35.1m (up 128% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 7.9% (up from 3.9% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 15% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Mar 03
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 British stocks, typically moving 7.0% 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: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.0% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.6% net profit margin). Tillkännagivande • Jan 28
Comet Holding AG to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Jul 31, 2025 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Jul 31, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: CHF0.52 (vs CHF0.25 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: CHF0.52 (up from CHF0.25 in 1H 2023). Revenue: CHF189.3m (down 8.6% from 1H 2023). Net income: CHF4.06m (up 110% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 2.1% (up from 0.9% in 1H 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 19% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Tillkännagivande • Apr 21
Comet Holding AG, Annual General Meeting, Apr 10, 2025 Comet Holding AG, Annual General Meeting, Apr 10, 2025. Tillkännagivande • Apr 20
Comet Holding AG to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 06, 2025 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 06, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Apr 19
Upcoming dividend of CHF1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 April 2024. Payment date: 25 April 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 51% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.6%). Declared Dividend • Apr 05
Dividend of CHF1.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of CHF1.00. Ex-date: 23rd April 2024 Payment date: 25th April 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.3%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.6%. Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: CHF1.98 (vs CHF10.05 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: CHF1.98 (down from CHF10.05 in FY 2022). Revenue: CHF397.5m (down 32% from FY 2022). Net income: CHF15.4m (down 80% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.9% (down from 13% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Tillkännagivande • Mar 04
Comet Holding AG to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Jul 31, 2024 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Jul 31, 2024 Tillkännagivande • Feb 01
Comet Holding AG to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 04, 2024 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 04, 2024 Buying Opportunity • Dec 28
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 31%. The fair value is estimated to be CHF339, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 32%. Revenue is forecast to decline by 3.2% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 13% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 13
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to CHF217, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 60x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 65% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CHF341 per share. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: CHF0.25 (vs CHF2.98 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: CHF0.25 (down from CHF2.98 in 1H 2022). Revenue: CHF207.0m (down 23% from 1H 2022). Net income: CHF1.94m (down 92% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 0.9% (down from 8.6% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • Jun 24
Comet Holding AG Appoints Paul Boudre as Director of the Company, Effective 14 April 2023 Comet Holding AG announced that Paul Boudre, an Independent Non-Executive Director of Alphawave IP Group plc, has been appointed as a Director of Comet Holding AG. Paul is also the Chair of the Technology Committee. The effective date for these changes was 14 April 2023. Tillkännagivande • Jun 09
Comet Holding Ag Appoints Robert Leindl as Chief Information Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, Effective from August 1, 2023 Comet Holding AG announced that Board of Directors has appointed Robert Leindl as Chief Information Officer and member of the Executive Committee. He will assume this position as of August 1, 2023. In this role, Robert Leindl will be responsible for leading the global Information Technology (IT) organization and leading digital innovation and transformation initiatives. Robert Leindl (1966), a German national, brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry to Comet, demonstrating expertise in managing projects in complex high-tech and engineering environments on a global scale, including M&A and transformation projects. Most recently, Robert Leindl served as the CIO at Infineon Technologies AG, where he shaped digitization and transformation. Prior to that, he also held several senior management positions such as Head of Post-Merger Integration, VP of Corporate Channel Sales, and VP of Operations. Robert holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Tillkännagivande • May 23
Comet Holding AG Announces Executive Changes Comet Holding AG's Board of Directors has appointed Meike Boekelmann as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee. She will assume this position no later than December 1, 2023. At the same time, Comet announces the resignation of Chief Information Officer Keighley Peters. Meike Boekelmann (1976), a German national, brings more than 20 years of experience in leading global HR organizations and in the areas of talent development and employee engagement. In her career, she has shaped HR in companies in the energy, technology, and chemical engineering sectors on an international level. After launching her career at E.ON in 2001, Meike Boekelmann held various leadership positions at Baker Hughes starting in 2003, including in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the U.A.E. In 2015, she moved to Switzerland to join Sulzer, where she was appointed Global Head HR Chemtech and member of the Chemtech divisional leadership team in 2017. In this function, Meike Boekelmann was responsible for the design and implementation of the HR strategy. Meike Boekelmann holds a master's degree in economics and social science from Leuphana University Lüneburg. At the same time, Comet announces that CIO Keighley Peters will leave Comet at the end of May 2023 to take on a new challenge outside the company. Until a successor is found, Erich Kalbermatten, Head of Business Applications, will lead the IT functions. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 11
Upcoming dividend of CHF3.70 per share at 1.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 April 2023. Payment date: 20 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 37% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.9%). In line with average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Mar 03
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: CHF10.05 (vs CHF8.68 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: CHF10.05 (up from CHF8.68 in FY 2021). Revenue: CHF586.4m (up 14% from FY 2021). Net income: CHF78.1m (up 16% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 13% (in line with FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.8% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 24% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Feb 16
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 11%. The fair value is estimated to be CHF263, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 20% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Jan 12
Comet Holding AG to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Jul 28, 2023 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Jul 28, 2023 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. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Patrick Jany was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 10
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to CHF180, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 19x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 93% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CHF295 per share. Reported Earnings • Jul 29
First half 2022 earnings released First half 2022 results: Revenue: (down 100% from 1H 2021). Net income: (down CHF27.8m from profit in 1H 2021). Profit margin: (down from 11% in 1H 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.3%, compared to a 9.6% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 71% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 24% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to CHF153, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 17x. Average forward P/E is 23x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. 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. Independent Non-Executive Director Patrick Jany was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Tillkännagivande • Apr 15
Comet Holding AG, Annual General Meeting, Apr 20, 2023 Comet Holding AG, Annual General Meeting, Apr 20, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 13
Upcoming dividend of CHF3.50 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 20 April 2022. Payment date: 22 April 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 40% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.5%). In line with average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2021 results: EPS: CHF8.68 (up from CHF3.56 in FY 2020). Revenue: CHF513.7m (up 30% from FY 2020). Net income: CHF67.4m (up 144% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 13% (up from 7.0% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.1%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 12%, compared to a 7.3% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 81% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 40% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Mar 03
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 20%. The fair value is estimated to be CHF350, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 41% per annum over the last 3 years. Buying Opportunity • Feb 08
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 21%. The fair value is estimated to be CHF372, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 41% per annum over the last 3 years. Reported Earnings • Aug 14
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS CHF3.58 (vs CHF0.84 in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: CHF248.3m (up 36% from 1H 2020). Net income: CHF27.8m (up 326% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 11% (up from 3.6% in 1H 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 54% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • Jul 24
Comet Holding AG Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2021 Comet Holding AG provided earnings guidance for the year 2021. For the year, the group expects sales to CHF 480 million to CHF 500 million. Executive Departure • Apr 27
Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board Rolf Huber has left the company On the 22nd of April, Rolf Huber's tenure in the role of Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board ended. As of December 2020, Rolf personally held 14.29k shares (CHF2.8m worth at the time). Rolf is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 19
Upcoming dividend of CHF1.30 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 April 2021. Payment date: 28 April 2021. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (0.9%). Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS CHF3.56 (vs CHF1.55 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: CHF395.8m (up 6.5% from FY 2019). Net income: CHF27.7m (up 130% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 7.0% (up from 3.2% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Tillkännagivande • Mar 18
Comet Holding AG Proposes Dividend for the Year 2020 Comet Holding AG announced that at the AGM on April 22, 2021, the board of directors will propose a dividend of CHF 1.30 per share (prior year: CHF 1.00). This represents a distribution of 37% of the Group's net income (prior year: 65%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 11
New 90-day high: CHF220 The company is up 61% from its price of CHF137 on 10 November 2020. The British market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CHF188 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 27
New 90-day high: CHF211 The company is up 68% from its price of CHF126 on 29 October 2020. The British market is up 20% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 15% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CHF289 per share. Tillkännagivande • Jan 27
Comet Holding AG to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Aug 12, 2021 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Aug 12, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05
New 90-day high: CHF195 The company is up 35% from its price of CHF144 on 07 October 2020. The British market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CHF279 per share. Tillkännagivande • Dec 25
Comet Group Appoints Keighley Peters as CIO Comet Group announced that Keighley Peters appointed as CIO. Keighley Peters to become Chief Information Officer of Comet Group, joining the company's Executive Committee on December 28, 2020. He succeeds Eric Dubuis, who will leave the company in January after 15 years. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 16
New 90-day high: CHF173 The company is up 22% from its price of CHF142 on 16 September 2020. The British market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CHF215 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 11
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to CHF137, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.7x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 69.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 37x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 7.1%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 09
Market pulls back on stock over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to CHF137, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 58.6x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 71.5x. This compares to an average P/E of 30x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 3.3%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 07
Market pulls back on stock over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to CHF137, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 60.1x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 75.7x. This compares to an average P/E of 30x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 3.4%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 04
Market pulls back on stock over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to CHF137, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 59.3x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 71.7x. This compares to an average P/E of 33x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 3.6%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 28
New 90-day high: CHF166 The company is up 17% from its price of CHF142 on 28 August 2020. The British market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CHF128 per share. Tillkännagivande • Nov 07
Tetra Pak, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire ebeam lamp business of Comet Holding AG (SWX:COTN). Tetra Pak, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire ebeam lamp business of Comet Holding AG (SWX:COTN) on November 6, 2020. Under the terms of agreement, Tetra Pak Inc. acquires the rights to the ebeam technology along with the development and manufacturing resources for the ebeam lamps. Tetra Pak retains 28 ebeam employees of the acquired business. Production of the ebeam lamps will continue to be sited at Comet AG’s manufacturing facility in Flamatt. The acquisition is expected to close until end of 2020. Comet expects the sale will slightly increase the EBITDA margin in the current year. Tillkännagivande • Oct 31
Comet Group Announces Resignation of Eric Dubuis as CIO Comet Group announced that Eric Dubuis informed the Board of Directors and Management that he will be giving up his position as CIO of Comet Group in order to embark on new challenges outside the company. Eric Dubuis will continue to perform his duties until the end of January 2021. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 26
Market pulls back on stock over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to CHF124, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 44.8x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 53x. This compares to an average P/E of 30x in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 18%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 14
New 90-day high: CHF150 The company is up 17% from its price of CHF128 on 14 July 2020. The British market is down 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 14% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CHF142 per share. Tillkännagivande • Oct 01
Comet Holding AG (SWX:COTN) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Object Research Systems (ORS) Inc. Comet Holding AG (SWX:COTN) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Object Research Systems (ORS) Inc. on September 30, 2020. Comet is taking all 20 employees of ORS. Comet is acquiring 100% of the ORS stock pending the fulfillment of all closing conditions of the purchase agreement. The transaction is expected to close by end of 2020. Comet expects no significant impact from this transaction at the EBITDA level for the overall year. Tillkännagivande • Aug 13
Comet Holding AG to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Mar 18, 2021 Comet Holding AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Mar 18, 2021 Tillkännagivande • Jul 20
Comet Group Names Kevin Croftonto as CEO from September 1, 2020 Comet Group announced that Kevin Croftonto join the company as CEO from September 1, 2020. 
