HENSOLDT AG (DE:HAG)
XETRA:HAG
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HENSOLDT AG
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
€82.00
▲(1.43% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/29/26
The score is supported by strong revenue growth and solid cash generation, but is pulled down by a weak technical trend (below major moving averages with negative MACD) and demanding valuation (very high P/E with low yield). Balance-sheet leverage is an additional risk factor within the financial profile.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth
Consistent multi-year revenue scaling (~€1.21B to €2.46B) indicates durable demand and successful program wins. For a defense systems supplier, sustained top-line growth reflects deeper platform penetration, larger multi-year contracts and a growing installed base that supports recurring aftermarket and integration work.
Negative Factors
Rising Leverage
Elevated and rising leverage (debt-to-equity ~1.65, €1.63B debt) increases financial vulnerability to program delays or margin compression. Higher interest and refinancing needs reduce strategic flexibility, constrain capital allocation, and amplify downside risk during defense-budget or procurement timing variability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth
Consistent multi-year revenue scaling (~€1.21B to €2.46B) indicates durable demand and successful program wins. For a defense systems supplier, sustained top-line growth reflects deeper platform penetration, larger multi-year contracts and a growing installed base that supports recurring aftermarket and integration work.
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HENSOLDT AG (HAG) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€9.35B
Dividend Yield0.68%
Average Volume (3M)536.28K
Price to Earnings (P/E)95.3
Beta (1Y)1.34
Revenue Growth14.89%
EPS Growth619.09%
CountryDE
Employees8,986
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.03
Shares Outstanding115,500,000
10 Day Avg. Volume473,044
30 Day Avg. Volume536,278
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.54
Price to Book (P/B)8.55
Price to Sales (P/S)3.45
P/FCF Ratio34.32
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€90.50Price Target Upside11.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.76B
HENSOLDT AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hensoldt AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides defense and security electronic sensor solutions worldwide. It offers air surveillance, airborne, ground based, security, naval and coastal, and space radars; identification friend or foe and s...
How the Company Makes Money
HENSOLDT makes money primarily by selling defense and security sensor products and integrated system solutions to government customers (e.g., armed forces and public-security agencies) and to prime defense contractors/OEMs that integrate HENSOLDT ...
HENSOLDT AG Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 07, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong growth in order intake and revenue, with a record order backlog providing excellent visibility. The company has raised its book-to-bill guidance and secured major contracts. Despite the positive momentum, the logistical ramp-up temporarily impacted revenue growth, and ongoing investments in working capital affected cash flow. Overall, the sentiment is positive, with strong future growth expectations.Positive Updates
Strong Order Intake and Revenue Growth
Order intake reached more than EUR 2 billion, exceeding the prior year figure by 9%. Revenue increased to EUR 1.5 billion, with core revenue growing by 14%.
Negative Updates
Logistical Ramp-Up Impact
The logistical ramp-up temporarily moderated the pace of revenue growth in 2025, impacting the Sensors segment's performance initially.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Order Intake and Revenue Growth
Order intake reached more than EUR 2 billion, exceeding the prior year figure by 9%. Revenue increased to EUR 1.5 billion, with core revenue growing by 14%.
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Company Guidance
During the Hensoldt 9M 2025 results call, CFO Christian Ladurner provided updated guidance, highlighting a significant increase in the book-to-bill ratio for 2025, revised to a range of 1.6x to 1.9x, up from around 1.2x. The company anticipates a robust finish to 2025, with order intake projected to grow from over EUR 2 billion in the first nine months to approximately EUR 4.4 billion by year-end. Revenue for 2025 is expected to be around EUR 2.5 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 18%. The Optronics segment is expected to contribute significantly, with a projected order intake of approximately EUR 1.4 billion, driven by contracts like the EUR 850 million Luchs II reconnaissance vehicle. Additionally, Hensoldt maintains a cash conversion target of 50% to 60% and a net leverage goal of around 1.5x. The company is also preparing for increased production capacity, investing EUR 80 million in a new site for air defense radars, set to ramp up production from 2027 onwards.HENSOLDT AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
54
Neutral
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.46B | 2.24B | 1.85B | 1.71B | 1.47B |
| Gross Profit | 525.00M | 509.00M | 416.00M | 394.00M | 329.80M |
| EBITDA | 385.00M | 379.00M | 293.00M | 267.00M | 253.00M |
| Net Income | 89.00M | 108.00M | 54.00M | 78.00M | 63.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.43B | 4.70B | 3.84B | 2.98B | 2.95B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 933.00M | 734.00M | 803.00M | 462.00M | 534.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.63B | 1.38B | 854.00M | 789.00M | 943.90M |
| Total Liabilities | 4.43B | 3.81B | 3.02B | 2.36B | 2.54B |
| Stockholders Equity | 991.00M | 872.00M | 808.00M | 604.00M | 399.30M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 247.00M | 112.00M | 153.00M | 149.00M | 197.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 453.00M | 311.00M | 267.00M | 244.00M | 299.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -236.00M | -745.00M | -122.00M | -101.00M | -117.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -20.00M | 367.00M | 197.00M | -214.00M | -297.20M |
HENSOLDT AG Technical Analysis
Positive
80.84
Price Trends
78.35
Positive
78.30
Positive
86.48
Negative
Market Momentum
0.77
Negative
53.92
Neutral
62.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:HAG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 80.84 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 77.22, above the 50-day MA of 78.35, and below the 200-day MA of 86.48, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.77 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DE:HAG.
HENSOLDT AG Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | €1.81B | 15.56 | 7.38% | 1.97% | -5.27% | -13.70% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | €5.64B | 45.14 | 12.09% | 0.51% | 10.80% | -91.79% | |
62 Neutral | €18.02B | 18.80 | 29.86% | 0.62% | 45.24% | ― | |
62 Neutral | €70.36B | 54.59 | 14.96% | 0.53% | 24.61% | 45.20% | |
55 Neutral | €5.34B | 53.43 | 22.72% | 0.80% | 22.71% | 396.57% | |
54 Neutral | €9.35B | 95.25 | 14.37% | 0.68% | 14.89% | 619.09% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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