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Arjo AB (ARJO.B) AI Stock Analysis

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Arjo AB

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Neutral 54 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
kr27.00
▼(-16.56% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/02/26
The score is held back primarily by weakening profitability trends and bearish technicals. Support comes from resilient cash generation and a maintained dividend, while valuation is reasonable but not clearly compelling given ongoing margin uncertainty highlighted on the earnings call.
Positive Factors
Strong operating cash flow and conversion
Consistently strong operating cash flow and improved cash conversion reinforce financial resilience. Durable OCF supports dividends, funds restructuring and IT programs, and allows debt reduction or targeted investment even if margins remain pressured, reducing funding risk over 2–6 months.
Product innovation and commercial momentum
Fresh product launches that get positive feedback can drive sustainable demand, improve competitive positioning, and increase attach rates for services/consumables. Over the medium term this supports market share recovery and structural revenue resilience versus peers lacking recent innovation.
Working capital and balance sheet improvement
Improving working capital and an equity ratio near 50% increase liquidity and financial flexibility. Lower working capital days and manageable leverage enable the company to sustain dividends, fund strategic initiatives, and better absorb margin volatility without immediate external financing.
Negative Factors
Gross margin deterioration
A multi-percentage point gross margin decline reflects mix shifts, tariffs/currency and pricing pressure. If structural (product mix and competitive pricing in key markets), this undermines sustainable profitability and makes long-term margin recovery dependent on product repositioning or cost reduction programs.
Profitability and margin compression
Significant year-over-year EBIT and EBITDA compression signals weaker operating leverage. Persistently lower margins reduce free cash flow generation and returns on capital, forcing management into restructuring or pricing actions that may take multiple quarters to restore sustainable profitability.
Slower revenue growth amid rising leverage
Flat-to-declining top-line combined with rising leverage constrains strategic optionality. Slower revenue growth reduces capacity to deleverage organically and weakens return metrics (ROE down), limiting funds for R&D and commercial expansion unless margins or growth reaccelerate.

Arjo AB (ARJO.B) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)

Arjo AB Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionArjo AB (publ) develops and sells medical devices and solutions for patients with reduced mobility and age-related health challenges in North America, Western Europe, and internationally. It offers products and solutions for patient handling, hygiene, disinfection, medical beds, treatment and prevention of pressure injuries and leg ulcers, prevention of deep vein thrombosis, treatment of edema, and for obstetric and cardiac diagnostics. The company also provides dementia and bariatric room assessment solutions, as well as clinical consulting, maintenance, and equipment rental and financing solutions. It serves private and public institutions that provide acute and long-term care. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.
How the Company Makes MoneyArjo AB generates revenue through the sale and rental of medical equipment and devices, as well as through service and maintenance contracts. Key revenue streams include direct sales of products like patient lifts and beds, which are often sold to healthcare facilities and institutions. Additionally, Arjo earns income from leasing its equipment, providing a recurring revenue model. The company also benefits from service agreements that ensure ongoing maintenance and support for its products. Strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and distributors further enhance its market reach and contribute to its earnings through collaborative sales efforts and shared resources.

Arjo AB Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 30, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mix of operational and financial strengths (notably very strong operating cash flow, improved working capital, maintained dividend, product launches and inventory progress) alongside meaningful profitability and market challenges (gross margin decline, lower EBIT/EBITDA, UK weakness, U.S. rental and DVT pressure, and restructuring costs). Management emphasized efficiency initiatives and a forthcoming strategic review to address margin headwinds. Overall, positives on cash generation and balance sheet improvement are balanced by material margin and market issues.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong operating cash flow and improved cash conversion
Operating cash flow in Q4 was SEK 600 million, up SEK 121 million year-over-year, driven by inventory reduction and better receivable collection. Quarterly cash conversion was almost 120% (vs 82% last year) and full-year cash conversion reached 79% (near the 80% target and an increase versus 2024).
Working capital and balance sheet improvement
Working capital days decreased to 76 (from 82 in Q3), net debt reduced in the quarter, net debt/adjusted EBITDA remained at 2.2, and the equity ratio improved to 49.8% (from 49.5% in Q3).
Maintained dividend and solid top-line positioning
Board proposes to keep the dividend at SEK 0.95 (same as prior year). Full‑year growth was within the guided range and North America delivered strong full-year growth while Global Sales had a strong finish.
Product launches and commercial momentum
New product rollouts including Maxi Move 5 and the Symbliss hygiene solution were launched in 2025 and received positive customer feedback, supporting rejuvenation of the offering and go-to-market efforts.
Inventory and supply chain progress
Significant inventory reduction in Q4 as part of a supply chain program started to show results; investing activity included SEK 90 million in the Dutch SlingCare entity announced earlier.
Cost efficiency traction
Organic OpEx increase in the quarter was 1.9% (adjusted for variable costs), indicating momentum from cost efficiency initiatives. Restructuring and IT harmonization initiatives are expected to deliver at least SEK 30 million annual savings from 2028 onward.
Negative Updates
Gross margin deterioration
Q4 gross margin fell to 42.1% from 44.7% a year earlier (down 2.6 percentage points). Management attributed approximately 1 p.p. to currency and U.S. tariffs, ~1 p.p. to unfavorable geographic and product mix (higher low-margin medical beds volumes), and additional pressure from delayed U.S. flu season and DVT price pressure.
Profitability decline (EBIT/EBITDA)
Adjusted EBIT in Q4 came in at SEK 249 million versus SEK 375 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was SEK 526 million versus SEK 653 million in Q4 last year. EBIT margin decreased to 8.9% from 12.5% year‑over‑year.
Market and demand headwinds in the U.K.
U.K. sales declined 11% organically in Q4, with ongoing systemic pressures in the NHS cited as a persistent negative driver that materially impacted gross profit and overall performance.
Rental and DVT business pressures in North America
Delayed/less severe flu hospitalizations in key U.S. markets pressured rental volumes in Q4, and continued price competition in the DVT consumables market weighed on margins; North America rentals showed short‑term softness.
One-off and restructuring charges
Restructuring costs totaled SEK 68 million in Q4, including a SEK 35 million write-down of capitalized IT costs related to the harmonization project; other operating impacts included a negative revaluation of receivables/payables and FX impacts (SEK 73 million FX impact on adjusted EBIT in the quarter).
Visibility and near-term margin uncertainty
Management declined to give margin guidance for 2026, noting product/market mix variability and tender-driven dynamics. They signaled ongoing work on strategy and efficiency but acknowledged the possibility of continued margin pressure until changes take effect.
Company Guidance
Arjo reiterated a top-line outlook of 3–5% for 2026 and said it will present a refreshed strategy and any updated financial targets in H2 2026; the Board proposes maintaining the dividend at SEK 0.95. Management highlighted key metrics underpinning the guidance: Q4 gross margin 42.1% (vs 44.7% LY) with ~1pp impact from mix and ~1pp from tariffs/currency, adjusted EBITDA Q4 SEK 526m (vs SEK 653m), adjusted EBIT Q4 SEK 249m (vs SEK 375m) and an EBIT margin of 8.9% (vs 12.5% LY), FX headwind to adjusted EBIT of SEK 73m, OpEx up SEK 23m (organic OpEx +1.9%), restructuring costs SEK 68m (SEK 35m IT write‑down, SEK 33m Global Sales), Q4 operating cash flow SEK 600m (+SEK 121m YoY) with cash conversion ~120% in Q4 and 79% for the full year (target ~80%), working capital days 76 (from 82), net debt/adjusted EBITDA 2.2, equity ratio 49.8%, investing cash flow Q4 SEK 172m (including SEK 90m SlingCare), and an ERP/IT harmonization expected to deliver at least SEK 30m annual savings from 2028.

Arjo AB Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Stable profitability and consistently positive operating cash flow, but recent momentum is weaker: revenue dipped in 2025, net margin and EBIT/EBITDA margins compressed materially, ROE declined, and leverage has trended higher.
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Revenue has been essentially flat over the period and declined in 2025 (annual revenue growth -1.6%), indicating a slower top-line trajectory. Profitability has also stepped down versus earlier years: net margin fell from ~8.2% (2021) to ~3.0% (2025), with EBIT and EBITDA margins also compressing. Positively, the business still generates solid gross margins (~39–46%) and remained profitable each year, but the recent margin erosion is the key concern.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Leverage is moderate but has trended higher recently, with debt-to-equity moving up to ~0.83 in 2025 from ~0.65 in 2024 (and far higher than 2020). Equity remains sizeable relative to assets, but returns to shareholders have softened: return on equity declined to ~4.5% in 2025 from mid-to-high single digits in prior years (and ~10.8% in 2021). Overall, the balance sheet looks workable, but rising leverage alongside weaker returns reduces flexibility.
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
Operating cash flow remains consistently positive (SEK ~0.9–2.3bn), and free cash flow is positive in most years, supporting financial resilience. However, cash generation has become more volatile: free cash flow fell ~26.7% in 2025 and was near breakeven in 2022, and free cash flow relative to earnings is moderate (~0.53 in 2025). The trend suggests cash conversion is adequate but not consistently strong year-to-year.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue11.00B11.29B10.98B9.98B9.07B
Gross Profit4.32B4.91B4.74B4.21B4.21B
EBITDA1.81B2.03B1.96B1.70B2.03B
Net Income334.00M498.00M480.00M449.00M742.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets14.98B16.28B16.00B16.17B14.61B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments836.00M892.00M923.00M949.00M757.00M
Total Debt6.21B5.42B5.49B6.31B5.45B
Total Liabilities7.52B7.94B8.42B8.54B7.73B
Stockholders Equity7.46B8.34B7.58B7.62B6.88B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow757.00M838.00M1.38B15.00M974.00M
Operating Cash Flow1.44B1.52B2.06B915.00M1.73B
Investing Cash Flow-705.00M-635.00M-638.00M-902.00M-695.00M
Financing Cash Flow-730.00M-907.00M-1.43B136.00M-1.28B

Arjo AB Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price32.36
Price Trends
50DMA
29.19
Negative
100DMA
30.11
Negative
200DMA
31.67
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.64
Negative
RSI
33.92
Neutral
STOCH
17.82
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:ARJO.B, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 32.36 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 26.88, above the 50-day MA of 29.19, and above the 200-day MA of 31.67, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 33.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 17.82 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SE:ARJO.B.

Arjo 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
72
Outperform
kr12.78B87.1019.59%37.41%67.03%
64
Neutral
kr7.31B37.4315.16%11.30%-14.49%
61
Neutral
kr18.02B18.647.24%0.46%5.14%236.75%
55
Neutral
kr21.22B20.153.08%4.25%-0.90%-70.95%
54
Neutral
kr7.09B31.155.42%3.01%-0.05%-13.44%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
49
Neutral
kr12.69B-0.873.34%0.80%-1.29%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
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Price
Change
% Change
SE:ARJO.B
Arjo AB
26.22
-10.61
-28.80%
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Elekta AB
57.45
1.04
1.85%
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Vitrolife AB
93.70
-83.00
-46.97%
SE:ALIF.B
AddLife AB
147.80
-10.66
-6.73%
SE:BONEX
BONESUPPORT HOLDING AB
204.00
-146.80
-41.85%
SE:MCAP
MedCap AB
499.00
123.50
32.89%

Arjo AB Corporate Events

Arjo Ends 2025 With Solid Demand, Weaker Margins and New Strategy Drive
Jan 30, 2026

Arjo reported stable global demand in the fourth quarter of 2025, posting 3.4% organic sales growth but a decline in reported net sales to SEK 2.8 billion and weaker profitability, as the gross margin fell to 42.1% and adjusted operating profit dropped to SEK 249 million, pressured by adverse currency movements, US tariffs, product and geographic mix, and margin pressure in US DVT and rental operations. Despite missing its profitability ambitions for 2025, the company delivered strong cash generation with a Q4 cash conversion of nearly 120% and full-year conversion in line with its 80% target, proposed an unchanged dividend of SEK 0.95 per share, reaffirmed its 3–5% organic growth target for 2026, and launched a strategic review under its new CEO to sharpen its long‑term direction, efficiency and market positioning, with a new plan expected in the second half of 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on ($SE:ARJO.B) stock is a Hold with a SEK33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Arjo AB stock, see the SE:ARJO.B Stock Forecast page.

Arjo Sets January 30 Date for 2025 Year-End Report and Investor Call
Jan 8, 2026

Arjo has scheduled the publication of its 2025 year-end report for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 CET, followed by a conference call at 13:00 CET led by President and CEO Andréas Elgaard and CFO Christofer Carlsson. The company is offering fund managers, analysts and media access to the results presentation via an online conference and downloadable materials, with a recording available for three years, underlining its ongoing focus on transparency and engagement with the financial community ahead of its full-year financial disclosure.

The most recent analyst rating on ($SE:ARJO.B) stock is a Buy with a SEK35.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Arjo AB stock, see the SE:ARJO.B Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

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: Feb 02, 2026