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Rieter Holding AG
(RIEN)
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
CHF3.50
▲(10.06% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/01/26
The score is held down primarily by deteriorating fundamentals (return to net losses and negative operating/free cash flow) and a clear downtrend in the price relative to key moving averages. A moderate balance sheet and a high dividend yield provide partial support, but the negative P/E and weak cash generation keep overall risk elevated.
Positive Factors
Integrated equipment & aftermarket model
Rieter’s recurring aftermarket revenue from spare parts, services, retrofits and digital solutions creates annuity-like income that cushions capital-equipment cyclicality. A sizable installed base supports spare-part sales and service margins, improving long-term cash visibility and client lock-in.
Negative Factors
Sharp revenue decline and return to net losses
Revenue fell sharply to CHF 685.1M (‑11.5% YoY) and the company swung to net losses (net income ‑63.3M; EBIT ‑19.7M). Such deterioration erodes operating leverage, reduces investment capacity, and may prolong recovery timelines in a capital‑goods industry with long sales cycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Integrated equipment & aftermarket model
Rieter’s recurring aftermarket revenue from spare parts, services, retrofits and digital solutions creates annuity-like income that cushions capital-equipment cyclicality. A sizable installed base supports spare-part sales and service margins, improving long-term cash visibility and client lock-in.
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Rieter Holding AG (RIEN) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)
Market Cap
CHF392.36M
Dividend Yield7.53%
Average Volume (3M)601.24K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.45
Revenue Growth-20.25%
EPS Growth-559.45%
CountryCH
Employees4,785
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.15
Shares Outstanding136,057,710
10 Day Avg. Volume699,239
30 Day Avg. Volume601,241
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.21
Price to Sales (P/S)0.23
P/FCF Ratio-2.45
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF1.40B
Rieter Holding AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Rieter Holding AG, alongside its subsidiaries, offers comprehensive solutions for short-staple fiber spinning, with operations in Switzerland and globally. The company is organized into three primary segments: Machines & Systems, Components, and A...
How the Company Makes Money
Rieter primarily makes money by selling capital equipment and integrated systems used in textile spinning mills. A major revenue stream is the sale of new machinery and complete line solutions covering key steps from fiber preparation to spinning ...
Rieter Holding AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
26
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 685.10M | 859.10M | 1.42B | 1.51B | 969.20M |
| Gross Profit | 171.50M | 263.40M | 380.30M | 329.00M | 276.50M |
| EBITDA | 37.30M | 81.80M | 162.40M | 76.90M | 82.00M |
| Net Income | -63.30M | 10.50M | 74.00M | 12.10M | 31.70M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.51B | 1.22B | 1.31B | 1.54B | 1.44B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 453.80M | 103.40M | 135.90M | 176.10M | 249.40M |
| Total Debt | 319.10M | 333.70M | 327.10M | 461.70M | 411.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 734.00M | 807.40M | 933.30M | 1.18B | 1.04B |
| Stockholders Equity | 781.20M | 410.90M | 376.60M | 359.90M | 395.80M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -65.50M | 10.70M | 26.60M | -122.90M | 127.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -50.30M | 36.30M | 69.30M | -76.20M | 165.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 11.50M | -21.10M | 49.40M | -30.20M | -352.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 398.20M | -50.30M | -151.60M | 34.90M | 151.40M |
Rieter Holding AG Technical Analysis
Negative
3.18
Price Trends
3.23
Negative
3.26
Negative
3.54
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
33.21
Neutral
4.44
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:RIEN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.18 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.15, below the 50-day MA of 3.23, and below the 200-day MA of 3.54, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.21 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 4.44 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CH:RIEN.
Rieter Holding AG Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | CHF266.09M | 8.33 | 13.91% | 2.43% | 2.10% | 16.14% | |
61 Neutral | CHF172.33M | 32.35 | ― | 3.45% | -10.52% | -54.90% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
46 Neutral | CHF392.36M | -0.58 | ― | 7.53% | -20.25% | -559.45% | |
44 Neutral | CHF219.71M | -35.41 | ― | ― | -7.68% | -182.03% |
* General Sector Average
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Rieter Holding AG Corporate Events
Rieter Issues Ad Hoc Notice on 2025 Financial Year Disclosure
Feb 26, 2026
Rieter AG has issued an ad hoc announcement under Article 53 of the SIX Swiss Exchange Listing Rules, indicating the publication of its latest media release on the financial year 2025. The notice is largely formal, providing regulatory disclosure,...
Rieter Completes Acquisition of Barmag to Strengthen Textile Machinery Portfolio
Feb 2, 2026
Rieter has completed the acquisition of Barmag, marking a strategic expansion of its portfolio in textile machinery and strengthening its position in the global textile technology market. The transaction is expected to enhance Rieter’s opera...
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