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Aryzta ADR
(OTC:ARZTY)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$8.00
▲(2.04% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/24/26
The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals—sustained profitability and positive free cash flow—tempered by revenue decline, some margin pressure, and still-elevated leverage. Valuation is supportive with a moderate P/E (~12), while technicals are mixed (below the 200DMA and slightly below the 20DMA, with mostly neutral momentum). Earnings call commentary adds confidence via reaffirmed targets and balance-sheet actions, but near-term execution risks (input costs, retail softness, restructuring, and H2-weighted cash flow) cap the score.
Positive Factors
Sustained profitability & margins
Aryzta has re‑established consistent profitability since 2022 with healthy 2025 margins. Durable positive margins support internal reinvestment, debt service and strategic initiatives, reducing bankruptcy risk and providing a steadier earnings base for medium‑term execution of the turnaround plan.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Leverage materially above target constrains strategic flexibility and increases vulnerability to margin or demand shocks. Higher interest exposure and a still‑heavy hybrid position mean deleveraging must continue to free cash for capital returns and reduce refinancing and covenant risk over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Sustained profitability & margins
Aryzta has re‑established consistent profitability since 2022 with healthy 2025 margins. Durable positive margins support internal reinvestment, debt service and strategic initiatives, reducing bankruptcy risk and providing a steadier earnings base for medium‑term execution of the turnaround plan.
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Aryzta ADR (ARZTY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.73B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)509.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.7
Beta (1Y)0.86
Revenue Growth5.84%
EPS Growth10.34%
CountryUS
Employees7,654
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding248,276,440
10 Day Avg. Volume67
30 Day Avg. Volume509
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio7.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.26
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.77
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Aryzta ADR Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Based in Schlieren, Switzerland, ARYZTA AG, established in 1897, operates as a leading supplier of frozen bakery solutions for business-to-business clients. Its operations span Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's comprehensive ...
How the Company Makes Money
ARYZTA makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling bakery products in business-to-business channels. Its main revenue stream is the sale of bread and specialty bakery items (e.g., buns, rolls, artisan breads, pastries) to (1) retail custome...
Aryzta ADR Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 02, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a predominantly constructive operational and financial picture: revenue growth, EBITDA above guidance, strong free cash flow and ROIC above WACC are clear positives. Headwinds include input-cost-driven margin pressure, flat retail performance, remaining leverage above target and anticipated restructuring costs in 2026. Management has credible mitigation plans (savings program, digital investments, hybrid repayment) and a path to normalized capital structure, but some near-term execution and timing risks remain.Positive Updates
Revenue and Organic Growth
Revenue of EUR 2.223 billion in FY2025 with organic growth of 1.5%, supported by volume, mix (0.5%) and pricing (1%).
Negative Updates
Margin Pressure from Input Costs
Input cost inflation (labor, butter, protein, chocolate) reduced gross margin by ~290 basis points; FX and other elements further negative by ~50 basis points, leaving EBITDA margin ~80 basis points below prior year.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Organic Growth
Revenue of EUR 2.223 billion in FY2025 with organic growth of 1.5%, supported by volume, mix (0.5%) and pricing (1%).
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Company Guidance
ARYZTA confirmed it remains on track to deliver its mid‑term plan, guiding to low‑ to mid‑single‑digit organic growth with continued EBITDA/EBIT improvement toward targets (mid‑term EBITDA margin ≥15% and EBIT margin ≥9%), CapEx of 3.5–4.5% of revenue, and total net debt leverage of 1.5–2.0x while publishing a 2026 capital‑return policy. Management expects sustained strong free cash‑flow generation (FY‑2025 FCF €120m; cash conversion ~40% of EBITDA) with 2026 FCF to be H2‑weighted but broadly similar, and balance‑sheet improvement including repurchase of the remaining CHF144.3m hybrid end‑April, reducing leverage from 2.6x (2025) and increasing core equity from 21.1% toward ~30% by year‑end. 2026 financing costs are expected at €40–43m (FY‑2025 actual €41.6m, with ~€23m benefit from the hybrid buyback and ~37% interest exposure hedged); operational savings are targeted at €20–30m net (€40–60m gross from ops/procurement/structure, with ~€10m of gross structural annual savings identified), some restructuring costs to be incurred in 2026, and management reiterated ROIC of 12.1% in 2025 (vs WACC ~8%) and FY‑2025 revenue €2.223bn, organic growth 1.5%, EBITDA €306.9m (13.8% margin) and EPS €4.25 (+5.7%).Aryzta ADR Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
73
Positive
Balance Sheet
57
Neutral
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.14B | 2.19B | 2.12B | 1.76B | 1.53B |
| Gross Profit | 675.16M | 469.20M | 392.30M | 318.50M | 252.50M |
| EBITDA | 293.83M | 341.00M | 280.40M | 170.30M | 182.90M |
| Net Income | 107.87M | 129.60M | 112.00M | 900.00K | -235.80M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.89B | 1.91B | 1.97B | 2.08B | 2.06B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 68.57M | 77.10M | 130.80M | 245.80M | 170.90M |
| Total Debt | 714.20M | 816.40M | 524.90M | 535.80M | 373.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.33B | 1.46B | 1.17B | 1.15B | 961.60M |
| Stockholders Equity | 552.86M | 452.10M | 793.30M | 932.40M | 1.10B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 165.31M | 204.60M | 197.30M | 116.80M | 300.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 247.53M | 298.90M | 251.40M | 200.10M | 84.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -92.50M | -93.40M | -60.10M | 8.90M | 633.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -158.97M | -230.60M | -299.10M | -143.40M | -976.00M |
Aryzta ADR Technical Analysis
Negative
7.84
Price Trends
7.49
Negative
7.49
Negative
7.18
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.12
Positive
41.96
Neutral
11.75
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ARZTY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 7.84 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.36, above the 50-day MA of 7.49, and above the 200-day MA of 7.18, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.12 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.96 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.75 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ARZTY.
Aryzta ADR Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $2.82B | 14.01 | 16.98% | ― | 12.01% | 1171.89% | |
66 Neutral | $1.73B | 14.73 | 21.15% | ― | 5.84% | 10.34% | |
65 Neutral | $1.55B | 10.89 | 5.28% | 5.40% | 4.84% | -31.84% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
59 Neutral | $1.18B | -11.07 | -6.15% | ― | 0.34% | -182.07% | |
53 Neutral | $1.69B | 22.74 | 5.34% | 9.15% | 3.80% | -68.17% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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