Record Sales Above CHF 1 Billion
FY2025 sales reached CHF 1.12 billion, the first time BELIMO exceeded CHF 1 billion; sales growth was 23.3% in local currencies and 18.7% in Swiss francs.
Strong Profitability and Margin Expansion
EBIT rose 29% to CHF 233 million with an EBIT margin of 20.8% (up 159 basis points year-over-year); net income increased 24% to CHF 182 million.
High Capital Returns and Solid Balance Sheet
Return on capital employed was 36%; return on invested capital ~28% and return on equity ~30%; equity ratio 71% and net liquidity CHF 69 million.
Data Center as a Major Growth Driver
Data center business accounted for ~17% of total sales in 2025 (18% in H2) and contributed to roughly half of absolute sales growth, driven by increased liquid cooling adoption and higher-value products.
Regional and Product-Line Momentum
Americas contributed ~50% of sales and grew 32% in local currency (25% in CHF); EMEA +12% LC (10% CHF); Asia Pacific +29% LC (23% CHF). Control Valves grew 31% LC, Damper Actuators +14% LC, Sensors & Meters +25% LC.
Investment in Product & Capacity
R&D increased to CHF 76 million (6.7% of turnover); workforce up by 343 FTEs to 2,704; CapEx CHF 87 million (capacity expansion including Hinwil Nexus).
Shareholder Returns and Sustainability Progress
Board proposed dividend of CHF 10 per share (up CHF 0.50; ~68% payout ratio). SBTi targets approved; Scope 1&2 and Scope 3 emissions per product sold reduced by 14%; ESG ratings AAA (MSCI) and EcoVadis Silver.