Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained, high free cash flow (≈86m TTM) and near-parity FCF-to-net-income (~0.95) provide durable internal funding for capex, dividends and deleveraging. Strong cash conversion improves financial resilience and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.

Revenue Growth And Profitability ReboundDouble-digit top-line growth and a return to net profitability signal recovering demand and tighter cost control. This sustained improvement supports operating leverage, reduces structural loss risk, and makes earnings generation more predictable over the next several quarters.

Improving Returns And Operating MarginA notable rise in ROE (≈19% TTM) alongside an improved EBIT margin (~4.2%) indicates better capital efficiency and operational improvement. These metrics point to a structurally stronger business model able to extract more profit from revenue as scale and mix improvements persist.

Bears Say

Rising LeverageLeverage doubling to about 1.0x D/E reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. With higher debt, the company is more exposed to demand shocks or margin compression, which could constrain investment, dividends or strategic options over the medium term.

Thin Net Margins And Margin VolatilityVery thin net margins (~2.2% TTM) and reported gross-margin swings mean earnings are highly sensitive to cost inflation or pricing pressure. Even modest adverse shifts in costs or enrollment can materially erode profitability and cash flow sustainability over the next several quarters.

Inconsistent Cash Coverage And Working-capital VolatilityOperating cash coverage has been uneven (≈0.75 TTM), reflecting working-capital timing and volatility. This reduces predictability of free cash flow, complicates planning for debt service or dividends, and heightens risk when paired with the company’s higher leverage.

CEDER FAQ

What was Cedergrenska AB’s price range in the past 12 months?

Cedergrenska AB lowest stock price was kr30.00 and its highest was kr51.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Cedergrenska AB’s market cap?

Cedergrenska AB’s market cap is kr470.99M.

When is Cedergrenska AB’s upcoming earnings report date?

Cedergrenska AB’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 64 days.

How were Cedergrenska AB’s earnings last quarter?

Cedergrenska AB released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported kr0.407 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by kr0.407.

Is Cedergrenska AB overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Cedergrenska AB’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Cedergrenska AB pay dividends?

Cedergrenska AB pays a Semiannually dividend of kr1.9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.52%. See more information on Cedergrenska AB dividends here

What is Cedergrenska AB’s EPS estimate?

Cedergrenska AB’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Cedergrenska AB have?

Cedergrenska AB has 12,660,939 shares outstanding.

What happened to Cedergrenska AB’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Cedergrenska AB reported an EPS of kr0.407 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.513%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cedergrenska AB?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SE:CEDER

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Company Description

Cedergrenska AB

Cedergrenska AB (publ) provides preschool and post-secondary education services. The company operates primary schools, preschools, marine polytechnic schools, and gymnasiums, as well as provides teacher trainee programs. It operates through 24 schools and preschools in Sweden. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Stocksund, Sweden.