In a report released today, Constantin Hesse from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Siltronic (0R8P – Research Report), with a price target of €90.00.
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Constantin Hesse has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that reflect Siltronic’s current financial situation and market position. The company’s fourth-quarter 2024 results surpassed expectations, with EBITDA beating consensus by 14% and sales exceeding projections by 2%, primarily due to favorable foreign exchange effects. This performance indicates a solid financial standing despite the ongoing challenges in the industry.
Moreover, Siltronic’s net cash flow was ahead of consensus, supported by a strong profit and loss statement. Although wafer inventory levels at chip manufacturers remain high, leading to a delay in recovery, the resilience in sales prices provides a cushion. Additionally, the company’s valuation appears attractive, with its price-to-book ratio at its lowest in a decade, coupled with substantial cash reserves, suggesting that the market has already factored in the lack of immediate recovery, thus presenting a buying opportunity.
Hesse covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Nordex, NEL ASA, and PowerCell Sweden AB. According to TipRanks, Hesse has an average return of -9.5% and a 33.52% success rate on recommended stocks.