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Elekta AB (EKTAY) AI Stock Analysis

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Elekta AB

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Neutral 61 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 61 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 61 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$6.50
▲(2.04% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/07/26
The score reflects mixed financial performance (profitability downshift and TTM net loss, partly offset by solid cash generation) as the biggest anchor, balanced by constructive technical momentum and a cautiously positive earnings-call outlook on orders, margins, and cost savings. Valuation is the main downside due to an extremely high P/E despite a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Product approvals & launches
U.S. FDA approval for Elekta Evo is a structural commercial catalyst: it expands the company’s addressable market in the largest radiotherapy market, supports durable capital-equipment sales, drives follow-on service and upgrade revenue, and strengthens competitive positioning for multi-year hospital purchasing cycles.
Margin improvement & cost program
Sustained gross and cash EBIT margin improvement plus a structural SEK >500m run-rate savings program indicate operating leverage. If the operating-model changes and cost savings fully materialize, they can permanently raise margin floors, improving resilience to cyclical equipment demand over the next 2–6 months.
Solid cash generation
Consistent operating and free cash flow, and a YTD net-debt reduction, provide durable financial flexibility. Strong cash conversion supports reinvestment in R&D, service infrastructure and funding of restructuring costs, cushioning profitability swings tied to lumpy capital-equipment sales cycles.
Negative Factors
FX and tariff headwinds
Material currency translation and tariff impacts are structural risks given Elekta’s global footprint. Persistent FX volatility and tariff exposure can subtract from reported growth and compress margins even if underlying demand recovers, complicating multi-period planning and reducing the cash-to-earnings translation.
Weakened profitability / TTM net loss
A move to a TTM net loss after prior profitable years signals diminished earnings quality. Persistent margin compression reduces retained earnings and ROE, limits capital allocation optionality, and increases sensitivity to cyclical equipment demand and one-off charges over the medium term.
Restructuring charges & rising leverage
While aimed at structural savings, the sizable restructuring charge and remaining cash outlays will weigh on near-term reported earnings and cash. Combined with a modestly higher leverage profile, this reduces financial flexibility if execution or market recovery is slower than planned.

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Elekta AB Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionElekta AB (publ), a medical technology company, provides clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders worldwide. The company offers Versa HD, a brain metastases solution; Elekta Unity, a MR-Linac technology; Elekta Harmony, a linear accelerator; Elekta Infinity for treating a range of patients with simple-to-complex radiotherapy needs; Elekta Synergy, a digital accelerator for advanced image-guided radiation therapy; treatment management solutions; automated and integrated quality assurance solutions; and hardware and software motion management technology. It also provides MOSAIQ Plaza for multidisciplinary cancer care; Elekta Axis Cloud, a managed hosting service; Elekta Studio, an image-guided brachytherapy solution; ImagingRing, a mobile CT scanner; Oncentra Brachy, a smart tool that facilitate repetitive tasks; Venezia applicator that enables the radiation oncologist to treat locally advanced cervical cancer; Elekta Flexitron afterloader for enabling the precise execution of all steps in the workflow; and Geneva, an applicator for cervical cancer treatment. In addition, the company offers Leksell Gamma Knife Icon for personalized radiation treatment; Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, a tool for neurosurgeons; Leksell Gamma Knife Lightning for accelerated radiosurgery. Further, it provides neurosurgery products comprising Leksell Vantage Stereotactic System for intracranial neurosurgery; and Leksell Stereotactic System or minimally invasive stereotactic neurosurgery. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
How the Company Makes MoneyElekta primarily makes money by selling capital equipment, software, and long-term services to healthcare providers (e.g., hospitals, cancer centers, and clinics). 1) Capital equipment sales (one-time, project-based revenue): A major revenue stream comes from selling radiation therapy systems and related hardware used for treatment delivery. These transactions are typically large, infrequent purchases tied to hospital budgeting cycles, procurement tenders, and new/expanded radiotherapy capacity. Revenue recognition and cash flow can be influenced by project milestones such as order intake, delivery, installation, and customer acceptance. 2) Software and digital solutions (licenses/subscriptions where applicable): Elekta generates revenue from software used for treatment planning, oncology workflow, and information management. Depending on the product and customer contract structure, software revenue may be recognized via licenses and/or recurring arrangements (e.g., term-based or subscription-like contracts). Software can also be bundled with hardware as part of broader department solutions. 3) Service, maintenance, and support (recurring revenue): After installation, Elekta earns ongoing revenue through service contracts that cover preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, parts, and technical support. These agreements can be multi-year and provide a more recurring revenue base compared with capital equipment sales. Service revenue may also include training and clinical/technical consulting tied to implementation and optimization. 4) Upgrades, add-ons, and replacement cycle: Over the lifecycle of installed systems, Elekta can generate additional revenue from hardware upgrades, software updates, new features/modules, and eventual replacement of aging equipment, leveraging its installed base. 5) Financing, tender dynamics, and partnerships (contributing factors): Large hospital purchases are often executed via public tenders and can be supported by distributor networks in certain regions. Where applicable, Elekta may work with financing arrangements or third parties to help customers manage large capital outlays; the specific materiality of such arrangements is not available here (null). Partnerships and interoperability with other clinical systems can support sales of integrated solutions, but specific revenue-sharing terms are not available here (null).

Elekta AB Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 05, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: clear commercial and operational positives (product approvals and launches, China recovery, improved gross margin and strong cash EBIT momentum, healthy book-to-bill and YTD cash flow improvement) alongside meaningful near-term headwinds (large FX and tariff impacts, a SEK 417m restructuring charge with further P&L effects, Americas revenue decline and some regional slowdowns). Management reiterated guidance, outlined structural cost savings (>SEK 500m run-rate) and emphasized execution of a new operating model. Given the mix of encouraging execution/operational improvements and significant external and one-time pressures, the tone is constructive but cautious.
Q3-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Net Sales and Organic Growth
Net sales increased 2% in the quarter; organic growth was 2%. Solutions grew +1% and Service grew +3%.
Order Intake and Book-to-Bill
Quarterly book-to-bill was 1.17 (vs 1.15 last year) and rolling 12-month book-to-bill was 1.09, indicating healthy order momentum.
Product Launches and U.S. Approval
Elekta Evo received U.S. FDA approval on January 16; Evo and Elekta ONE product launches supported sales and funnel development. Company reported Evo-related orders and upgrades in multiple regions.
China Recovery
China returned to order and revenue growth in Q3. Management expects double-digit (~10%) orders and revenue growth in China for H2 and market unit demand to rebound toward pre-anticorruption levels. China book-to-bill is above 1.1 year-to-date and Elekta remains a market leader with high-30s share of new placements.
Margin and Cash EBIT Improvement
Gross margin improved by 120 basis points to 38.3% despite tariff and FX headwinds; reported EBIT margin was 11.9% (up ~20 bps year-over-year). Adjusted cash EBIT margin was up 170 basis points year-over-year and rolling cash EBIT shows sustained sequential improvement.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Progress
Year-to-date cash flow improved by roughly SEK 400–500 million versus prior year; net debt decreased by more than SEK 200 million compared to Q3 last year; working capital development and inventories were more stable.
Cost Program and Operating Model Changes
Change of operating model is ~83% executed with UK consultation concluding; restructuring program targets >SEK 500 million run-rate savings (30% COGS / 70% OpEx) with full impact expected in Q1 next fiscal year; management expects most of the planned savings to materialize and some impact in Q4.
Negative Updates
Significant FX Headwind
Foreign exchange movements had a material negative impact: net sales were reduced by more than SEK 500 million in the quarter (equivalent to ~-12% in growth), FX reduced gross margin by ~130 basis points and operating margin by ~180 basis points.
Tariff Headwinds
Tariffs had a negative impact of approximately 100 basis points on gross margin in the quarter, with management warning of continued tariff-related headwinds into Q4.
Restructuring Charge and P&L Impact
A SEK 417 million restructuring charge was recorded in Q3 (reported as items affecting comparability); total restructuring guidance is SEK 450–500 million. Only ~SEK 100 million was cash-paid in Q3 with the remainder to be paid in later periods, pressuring reported EBIT.
Americas Revenue Decline
Americas revenue decreased by 6% in the quarter, driven largely by a depleted backlog in the U.S., which remains a must-win market for the company despite recent Evo approval.
Quarterly Cash Flow Weakness
Q3 cash flow was weaker than the same quarter last year (although YTD cash flow is materially improved), reflecting timing and the restructuring-related cash outflows.
Regional Slowdowns and Installation Risks
Some APAC markets (notably Japan and Indonesia) showed slowdown; potential timing delays in Middle East installations could impact up to ~2% of Q4 sales (management flagged this as manageable but uncertain).
R&D Capitalization and Reported EBIT Distortion
Lower capitalization and higher amortization of R&D reduced comparability vs prior year (management seeks to align capitalization and amortization going forward), creating a headwind to reported EBIT vs cash EBIT.
Company Guidance
Management reiterated FY25/26 guidance for year‑over‑year net sales growth in constant currency and confirmed mid‑term targets remain unchanged, while guiding a total restructuring charge this year of SEK 450–500m (SEK 417m booked in Q3, ~SEK100m cash paid in Q3 and ~SEK300m remaining) and run‑rate cost savings of more than SEK 500m (mix ~30% COGS / 70% OpEx) with full effect from Q1 (1 May); Q3 metrics included net sales +2% (organic +2%), gross margin 38.3% (up 120bps despite ~100bps tariff and ~130bps FX headwinds), EBIT margin 11.9%, adjusted cash EBIT margin +170bps y/y, book‑to‑bill Q3 1.17 (rolling 12m 1.09), China book‑to‑bill >1.1 with management expecting ~10% orders and revenue growth in China in H2, FX translation reduced net sales by >SEK500m (~‑12% growth effect) and trimmed operating margin ~180bps, year‑to‑date cash flow is >SEK400m stronger and net debt is down >SEK200m versus last year, and management warned tariff and FX headwinds will persist into Q4 (with potential Middle East installation timing risks of ~2% of Q4 sales).

Elekta AB Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall fundamentals are mixed: profitability has weakened materially with TTM revenue down and a small net loss (negative net margin) despite a steady gross margin. Balance sheet leverage is moderate but trending higher, and ROE has turned slightly negative. Cash flow is a relative strength with solid operating and free cash flow, but the earnings-to-cash divergence bears monitoring.
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Profitability has weakened materially versus prior years. In TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), revenue declined (-3.6%) and the company slipped to a small net loss with a slightly negative net margin, despite maintaining a steady gross margin (~37.5%). Operating profitability remains positive (EBIT margin ~5.2%, EBITDA margin ~10.5%), but margins are well below 2022–2024 levels, indicating meaningful compression and reduced earnings quality.
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Leverage is moderate with debt-to-equity around 0.9 in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), slightly higher than the last few annual periods and above the stronger 2022–2024 balance sheet positioning. Equity remains sizeable relative to assets, but returns have deteriorated, with return on equity turning slightly negative in TTM after positive results in prior years—signaling weaker efficiency and less cushion if profitability stays pressured.
Cash Flow
63
Positive
Cash generation is a relative bright spot: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow (~2.6B) and free cash flow (~1.7B) are solid and free cash flow is meaningfully higher than recent annual levels (though down ~13% vs the prior period). However, cash flow relative to revenue remains modest (operating cash flow to revenue ~19%), and the move to a net loss creates a divergence between earnings and cash generation that warrants monitoring.
BreakdownTTMApr 2025Apr 2024Apr 2023Apr 2022Apr 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue16.94B18.02B18.12B16.87B14.55B13.76B
Gross Profit6.36B6.75B6.80B6.35B5.44B5.61B
EBITDA1.93B2.19B3.29B2.57B2.69B3.07B
Net Income-39.41M237.00M1.30B943.00M1.15B1.25B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets27.88B28.98B31.41B29.61B26.30B24.84B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.56B2.96B2.78B3.27B3.07B4.40B
Total Debt7.34B7.57B7.25B6.67B5.70B6.24B
Total Liabilities19.81B20.13B20.63B19.88B17.39B16.65B
Stockholders Equity8.03B8.80B10.78B9.73B8.91B8.20B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.71B1.06B817.00M400.00M450.00M1.71B
Operating Cash Flow2.62B2.63B2.46B1.96B1.86B2.55B
Investing Cash Flow-1.13B-1.67B-1.92B-1.61B-1.65B-613.00M
Financing Cash Flow-2.27B-607.00M-1.10B-129.00M-1.73B-3.60B

Elekta AB Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price6.37
Price Trends
50DMA
6.30
Negative
100DMA
5.83
Positive
200DMA
5.41
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.01
Positive
RSI
46.20
Neutral
STOCH
10.10
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EKTAY, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 6.37 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.19, above the 50-day MA of 6.30, and above the 200-day MA of 5.41, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.20 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.10 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for EKTAY.

Elekta AB Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
$8.31B20.4114.67%1.50%2.50%25.05%
68
Neutral
$45.64B28.466.93%2.13%8.23%-2.04%
66
Neutral
$16.78B23.3411.01%1.74%-25.29%
63
Neutral
$9.16B-45.07-17.21%-16.03%-813.48%
61
Neutral
$2.31B567.422.57%0.21%3.09%-70.05%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
47
Neutral
$8.79B-10.24-13.78%2.75%-21.20%-325.40%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
EKTAY
Elekta AB
6.04
0.47
8.47%
ATR
AptarGroup
129.05
-16.83
-11.54%
BAX
Baxter International
17.08
-17.30
-50.32%
BDX
Becton Dickinson
160.27
-14.66
-8.38%
HOLX
Hologic
75.15
13.33
21.56%
MASI
Masimo
175.40
2.62
1.52%
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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 07, 2026