- Alfa Laval’s adjusted Ebita reported for the first quarter was SEK2.44 billion, falling short of the estimated SEK2.59 billion.
- The net sales for the same period amounted to SEK14.91 billion, which is lower than the projected figure of SEK15.6 billion.
- On a brighter note, Alfa Laval reported order figures of SEK18.27 billion, surpassing the initially projected SEK16.6 billion figure.
- The adjusted Ebita margin stood at 16.3%, missing the estimate slightly by 0.2% points at 16.5%.
- Pretax profits for Alfa Laval in the first quarter amounted to SEK2.25 billion.
- Investment ratings show a mixed response to the company’s performance with 6 buys, 11 holds, and 6 sells.
A look at Alfa Laval AB Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
According to the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Alfa Laval AB has a promising long-term outlook. With a strong score of 4 for Growth and Momentum, the company is positioned well for future expansion and market performance. This indicates positive prospects for increasing sales and profitability over time.
Although the Value and Dividend scores are rated lower at 2, the company still maintains a solid overall outlook due to its high scores in Growth and Momentum. Alfa Laval AB‘s focus on providing specialized products and engineering solutions globally positions them well for continued success in the industry.
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