Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd. (CSTE)
NASDAQ:CSTE
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$1.50
▼(-21.05% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/12/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (multi-year losses, sharp 2025 revenue contraction, shrinking equity, and negative 2025 cash flow). Technicals are a partial offset with improving momentum, but elevated RSI/Stoch suggest the rally is stretched. Valuation is not supportive given the negative P/E and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Market position & brand
Caesarstone's recognized position in engineered surfaces and geographic presence across North America, Australia and Israel provides a durable commercial footprint and channel relationships. This brand and distribution network supports recovery in demand and long-term product placement once volumes normalize.
Negative Factors
Severe revenue decline
An ~86% revenue collapse in 2025 erodes scale and fixed‑cost absorption, damaging relationships with distributors and fabricators and reducing bargaining power. Rebuilding a much smaller top line will take multiple quarters and undermines margin recovery and return on invested capital.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Market position & brand
Caesarstone's recognized position in engineered surfaces and geographic presence across North America, Australia and Israel provides a durable commercial footprint and channel relationships. This brand and distribution network supports recovery in demand and long-term product placement once volumes normalize.
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CaesarStone Sdot-Yam (CSTE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$45.99M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)61.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.60
Revenue Growth-10.38%
EPS Growth-220.70%
CountryUS
Employees1,532
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.48
Shares Outstanding34,577,076
10 Day Avg. Volume51,553
30 Day Avg. Volume61,207
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.46
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio-1.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.17
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$402.80M
CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Caesarstone Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets engineered quartz and other surfaces under the Caesarstone brand in the United States, Australia, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Israel, Europe, the Middle East, a...
How the Company Makes Money
CaesarStone makes money by selling its surfacing products (such as engineered stone slabs and related surface offerings) into the countertop and interior-surface supply chain. Revenue is generated when the company sells finished slabs and other su...
CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlights Caesarstone's strategic transformation with significant cost savings and growth in specific regions, especially in the porcelain business. However, the company faces challenges with declining revenues, increased operating expenses, and legal issues. While there are positive developments, the financial performance and operational challenges present a mixed picture.Positive Updates
Strategic Transformation and Cost Savings
Caesarstone is advancing its business model transformation by outsourcing production, which is expected to generate annualized cash savings of approximately $22 million, contributing to total savings of over $85 million since 2023.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Global Revenue
Global revenue decreased by 5.7% year-over-year on a constant currency basis, primarily due to lower volumes amid global economic headwinds and competitive pressures.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strategic Transformation and Cost Savings
Caesarstone is advancing its business model transformation by outsourcing production, which is expected to generate annualized cash savings of approximately $22 million, contributing to total savings of over $85 million since 2023.
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Company Guidance
During the Caesarstone Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, significant guidance was provided on the company's strategic transformation and financial outlook. The company announced plans to close its Bar-Lev manufacturing facility, which is expected to yield annualized cash savings of approximately $22 million, contributing to total savings of over $85 million since 2023. This move towards 100% outsourced production, excluding porcelain, aims to enhance competitiveness and profitability. The call highlighted that third quarter global revenue was $102.1 million, a decrease of 5.7% year-over-year on a constant currency basis. The gross margin declined to 17.3% compared to 19.9% in the prior year, due to lower production volumes and increased costs. Adjusted EBITDA showed a loss of $7.9 million, and adjusted diluted net loss per share was $0.40. With a net cash position of $66.7 million as of September 30, 2025, the company also detailed ongoing legal proceedings and tariff impacts. Caesarstone aims to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA by the third quarter of 2026, supported by these strategic actions and a focus on innovation and market expansion.CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
44
Neutral
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 397.23M | 443.22M | 565.23M | 690.81M | 643.89M |
| Gross Profit | 73.28M | 96.67M | 91.94M | 163.25M | 171.50M |
| EBITDA | -37.20M | -20.61M | -51.62M | -13.54M | 61.98M |
| Net Income | -137.47M | -42.83M | -107.66M | -57.05M | 18.97M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 398.44M | 549.04M | 579.86M | 752.98M | 867.65M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 59.92M | 106.34M | 91.12M | 59.16M | 85.54M |
| Total Debt | 109.48M | 136.86M | 146.00M | 178.34M | 187.13M |
| Total Liabilities | 259.23M | 275.26M | 257.01M | 324.03M | 365.49M |
| Stockholders Equity | 139.21M | 277.17M | 320.65M | 426.63M | 499.88M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -45.11M | 21.45M | 55.36M | -41.11M | -10.79M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -36.07M | 31.87M | 66.53M | -23.31M | 20.68M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -7.46M | -24.36M | -40.53M | -7.29M | -34.88M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.92M | -3.04M | -23.78M | 9.16M | -25.25M |
CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Technical Analysis
Positive
1.90
Price Trends
1.36
Positive
1.61
Positive
1.55
Positive
Market Momentum
0.12
Negative
67.59
Neutral
83.84
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CSTE, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1.9 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.28, above the 50-day MA of 1.36, and above the 200-day MA of 1.55, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.12 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.59 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 83.84 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CSTE.
CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Risk Analysis
CaesarStone Sdot-Yam disclosed 51 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CaesarStone Sdot-Yam reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
60 Neutral | $709.94M | 66.46 | 2.79% | ― | 7.35% | ― | |
56 Neutral | $1.16B | 15.14 | 9.87% | ― | -9.90% | -133.44% | |
52 Neutral | $915.92M | -52.26 | -30.23% | 2.12% | 28.35% | -939.66% | |
48 Neutral | $45.99M | -0.47 | -62.60% | ― | -10.38% | -220.70% | |
48 Neutral | $416.65M | 2,188.09 | 0.04% | ― | 0.05% | -99.91% | |
44 Neutral | $118.24M | -0.34 | -217.71% | ― | -14.95% | -228.84% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Corporate Events
Caesarstone Deepens Restructuring as 2025 Losses Widen and Bar‑Lev Plant Shuts
Mar 4, 2026
Caesarstone Ltd., based in Israel and listed on Nasdaq, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high‑quality engineered surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms and other interior applications. The company focuses on quartz, porcelain and related...
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