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Kudelski SA (KUD) AI Stock Analysis

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Kudelski SA

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Neutral 44 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
CHF1.00
▼(-14.53% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/01/26
The score is held down primarily by weak fundamentals (net loss, negative EBIT, and two years of negative operating and free cash flow) and bearish technical signals (below major moving averages with negative MACD). Improved leverage provides some support, but valuation is constrained by loss-making results and no dividend data.
Positive Factors
Diversified recurring revenue across content, cybersecurity and IoT
Kudelski’s business spans content protection (Nagravision), enterprise cybersecurity and IoT security with multi-year licenses, managed services and maintenance. This mix creates durable recurring revenue streams and cross-sell opportunities, smoothing cycles and supporting long-term customer retention.
Negative Factors
Two years of negative operating and free cash flow
Sustained negative OCF and FCF across 2024–2025 materially reduces internal funding for growth, R&D and working capital. Over multiple quarters this increases reliance on external financing or asset draws, constraining strategic optionality and elevating execution risk until cash generation is restored.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified recurring revenue across content, cybersecurity and IoT
Kudelski’s business spans content protection (Nagravision), enterprise cybersecurity and IoT security with multi-year licenses, managed services and maintenance. This mix creates durable recurring revenue streams and cross-sell opportunities, smoothing cycles and supporting long-term customer retention.
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Kudelski SA (KUD) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)

Kudelski SA Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Kudelski SA develops and delivers a range of digital security solutions for digital television and interactive applications in Switzerland, the United States, France, the Netherlands, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Digital...
How the Company Makes Money
Kudelski SA makes money primarily by selling and supporting digital security technologies and services across several lines of business. (1) Content protection / Nagravision: The company generates revenue by licensing conditional access, digital r...

Kudelski SA Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Balance sheet leverage has improved to a more moderate level and equity is stable, but operating performance is weak: 2025 returned to a net loss with negative EBIT, margins compressed in 2024–2025, and both operating cash flow and free cash flow were negative in 2024 and 2025.
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
29
Negative
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue384.05M383.73M411.70M705.88M753.93M
Gross Profit48.78M94.88M330.97M505.42M529.16M
EBITDA-20.96M-21.41M7.99M31.92M34.31M
Net Income-44.43M11.41M-29.40M-20.66M14.59M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets561.90M571.05M921.57M964.96M1.23B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments100.31M135.49M73.46M87.97M285.01M
Total Debt129.90M73.57M330.30M352.26M532.99M
Total Liabilities252.77M256.66M624.57M603.39M828.78M
Stockholders Equity304.42M306.92M269.95M334.32M361.63M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-19.52M-50.59M56.82M-3.18M95.71M
Operating Cash Flow-16.36M-45.37M63.85M1.51M103.13M
Investing Cash Flow-4.03M345.20M-7.04M-4.46M91.85M
Financing Cash Flow-16.21M-225.91M-62.54M-202.49M-55.10M

Kudelski SA Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price1.17
Price Trends
50DMA
1.25
Positive
100DMA
1.25
Positive
200DMA
1.32
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.01
Positive
RSI
56.45
Neutral
STOCH
49.28
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:KUD, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1.17 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.30, below the 50-day MA of 1.25, and below the 200-day MA of 1.32, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.45 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 49.28 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CH:KUD.

Kudelski SA Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
61
Neutral
CHF1.48B1,526.553.40%22.24%
52
Neutral
CHF1.03B-4.01-20.37%-27.51%-36.15%
50
Neutral
CHF358.92M20.055.15%-11.90%-78.34%
47
Neutral
CHF1.17B-10.54-12.96%-4.67%83.73%
45
Neutral
CHF62.52M-3.09-24.65%-44.07%58.60%
44
Neutral
CHF68.54M-1.96-52.82%-10.06%-475.79%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
CH:KUD
Kudelski SA
1.24
0.05
3.85%
CH:AMS
ams-OSRAM
11.66
4.82
70.34%
CH:WIHN
WISeKey International Holding
10.64
4.31
68.09%
CH:LEHN
LEM Holding SA
307.50
-369.50
-54.58%
CH:UBXN
u-blox Holding AG
135.60
50.70
59.72%
CH:SWON
SoftwareOne Holding Ltd.
7.11
1.57
28.27%

Kudelski SA Corporate Events

Kudelski’s NAGRAVISION and WPBSA Launch Global Digital Platform for Snooker
Apr 20, 2026
NAGRAVISION, part of Kudelski Group, has partnered with the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association to launch Play Snooker, a fully integrated digital ecosystem and consumer app built on the new NAGRA Sport Player and Community Platfo...
Kudelski’s NAGRAVISION and Harmonic launch on‑demand watermarking service for live sports streaming
Apr 16, 2026
NAGRAVISION, part of Kudelski Group, and U.S.-listed Harmonic have deepened their collaboration with the launch of a fully managed, event-based watermarking-as-a-service product for live sports and OTT events. The service integrates Harmonic&#8217...
Kudelski Shareholders Back Board, Add Former KPMG Partner to Strengthened Line-Up
Apr 14, 2026
Kudelski SA reported that shareholders at its 2026 Annual General Meeting approved all board proposals by a strong majority, endorsing the 2025 annual report, financial statements, consolidated accounts, profit allocation and non-financial report....
Kudelski Group Publishes 2025 Annual Report for Investors
Mar 24, 2026
The Kudelski Group has released its 2025 annual report, making detailed financial and operational information available to investors and other stakeholders via its website. The publication underscores the company’s ongoing transparency as a ...
Kudelski Labs Security IP Powers Axelera AI’s Secure Europa Edge Chip
Mar 10, 2026
Kudelski Labs has licensed its Kudelski Secure Enclave (KSE3) security IP to Axelera AI for integration into Europa, Axelera’s new high-performance, low-power edge AI inference processor. The move embeds a hardware root of trust and advanced...
Kudelski Tightens Costs and Refocuses on High-Margin Security as 2025 Revenue Slips
Feb 26, 2026
The Kudelski Group reported 2025 revenues and other operating income of USD 371.0 million, down 4.5% year on year, as it accelerated a broad transformation to streamline legacy operations and channel investment toward high-potential digital securi...
Kudelski’s NAGRAVISION Powers OSN’s First Direct-to-TV Pay Service on Samsung Sets in MENA
Feb 5, 2026
OSN, the leading premium entertainment and pay-TV operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has launched a direct-to-TV version of its OSNtv service on Samsung connected TVs using NAGRAVISION and Samsung’s TVkey Cloud technology, elimina...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 01, 2026