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Softing AG (DE:SYT)
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Softing (SYT) Price & Analysis

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SYT Stock Chart & Stats

€2.70
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€2.70
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow (~€6.9M) and free cash flow (~€4.1M) provide a durable liquidity cushion to fund operations and selective investment while revenue stabilizes. FCF covering ~59% of net loss magnitude reduces near-term refinancing pressure and buys time for strategic recovery.
Balance-sheet LeverageManageable leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.28) alongside substantial equity (~€47.9M) gives the company flexibility to absorb revenue volatility or fund restructuring. This capital buffer reduces solvency risk, lowers cost of distress, and supports multi-quarter recovery plans without immediate large external financing.
Product DiversificationA diversified portfolio across industrial connectivity, network diagnostics, automotive testing and related software/services spreads demand risk and creates cross-sell and recurring service opportunities. This structural mix supports steadier revenue streams and protects margins as specific end-markets cycle over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue CollapseA TTM revenue decline of ~-94.7% indicates a severe loss of scale from shrinking demand or business restructuring. Such a structural contraction undermines fixed-cost absorption, reduces pricing power, weakens customer relationships, and makes rebuilding volume and margins a multi-quarter challenge.
Persistent UnprofitabilityOngoing net losses and a negative EBIT margin show operating economics are not yet sustainable. Continued unprofitability erodes retained earnings, constrains R&D and service investment, and limits competitive capacity until structural cost cuts or revenue recovery restore positive operating leverage.
Weak Returns On CapitalA negative ROE (~-10.6%) signals the company is not generating acceptable returns on shareholders' capital. This reduces appeal to investors, pressures management for corrective action, and indicates structural profitability issues that likely persist across multiple reporting periods unless margins and revenue recover.

SYT FAQ

What was Softing AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Softing AG lowest stock price was €2.50 and its highest was €4.24 in the past 12 months.
    What is Softing AG’s market cap?
    Softing AG’s market cap is €29.78M.
      When is Softing AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Softing AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 62 days.
        How were Softing AG’s earnings last quarter?
        Softing AG released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported -€0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -€0.11.
          Is Softing AG overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Softing AG’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Softing AG pay dividends?
            Softing AG pays a Annually dividend of €0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Softing AG dividends here
              What is Softing AG’s EPS estimate?
              Softing AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Softing AG have?
              Softing AG has 10,918,469 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Softing AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Softing AG reported an EPS of -€0.11 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.6%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Softing AG?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:SYT
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    -10.58%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -13.30%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Softing AG

                    Softing AG, established in 1979 and headquartered in Haar, Germany, is a global developer of software, hardware, and system solutions. The company operates across three main segments: Industrial, Automotive, and IT Networks. In the Industrial segment, Softing supplies communication products and solutions to the manufacturing and process industries. This includes products and services that enable integrated communication functions within automation systems and devices, supporting protocols such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Powerlink, Modbus, CAN, CANopen, DeviceNet, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, and HART. Offerings span interface cards, integration modules, chip solutions, and communication software for bus link implementation, as well as gateways for fieldbus connectivity and group-wide planning and administration systems. Softing also provides network configuration tools, toolkits for integrating configuration functions, and tools and devices for signal and protocol analysis of industrial communication networks. Its software portfolio features OPC servers, OPC middleware, and development tools. Additionally, the company develops and imports geared and other motors for various applications. For the Automotive sector, Softing delivers vehicle adapters and data bus interfaces, encompassing diverse PC connections, programming interfaces, and custom adaptations. It provides on-site consulting, engineering services, and specialized solutions for development, testing, production, and service stages. The company's automotive solutions include diagnostic tools, bespoke and proprietary analytic tools, test automation software interfaces, editing and run-time systems, and customized test stations. It also offers solutions for the flash programming of control units and devices for simulating electronic control units and rest bus systems. Furthermore, Softing undertakes customer-specific software and hardware developments for data communication, diagnostic, and test systems, alongside providing on-site customer support and solutions for measurement technology and automation systems. Finally, within the IT Networks segment, Softing offers services for the testing, qualification, and certification of cabling infrastructure.

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