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BICO Group AB Class B (BICO) AI Stock Analysis

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BICO Group AB Class B

(BICO)

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Neutral 45 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 45 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
kr16.00
▼(-11.89% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/21/26
The score is held down primarily by deteriorating financial performance in 2025 (declining revenue, margin compression, and a very large net loss) alongside only modest, weakening free cash flow relative to debt. Technicals add pressure with a clear downtrend (price below key moving averages and negative MACD). Valuation provides limited support due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Recurring revenue mix
BICO's business mixes instruments with consumables, service and software, creating recurring revenue from consumables and support. This installed-base monetization improves revenue durability, supports margins over time, and reduces reliance on one-off instrument cycles.
Improving cash generation
The transition from negative to positive operating cash flow and positive FCF in 2024–2025 shows improving cash conversion. That trend enhances near-term liquidity and gives management room to fund operations or invest without immediate external financing, if sustained.
Moderate leverage
Debt-to-equity under 1 indicates a meaningful equity cushion and lower solvency strain versus highly leveraged peers. Moderate leverage preserves financial flexibility for funding product development or restructuring and reduces immediate refinancing pressure.
Negative Factors
Sustained revenue decline
Three years of falling revenue signal weakening market demand or portfolio issues. Persistent top-line erosion reduces operating leverage, constrains margin recovery, and makes it harder to cover fixed costs and invest in growth initiatives over the coming 2–6 months absent clear commercial turnaround.
Profitability deterioration
Sharp margin compression and a large net loss in 2025 materially weaken earnings quality and equity. Continued losses can force cost cutting or external capital raises, limiting strategic flexibility and increasing dilution or refinancing risk in the medium term.
Thin cash coverage vs. debt
Although cash generation turned positive, the scale is small relative to outstanding debt and FCF plunged in 2025. Weak cash coverage raises refinancing and liquidity risk, limiting the company's ability to deleverage or fund investments without accessing external capital.

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BICO Group AB Class B Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBICO Group AB Class B (BICO) is a leading company in the biotechnology sector, focusing on innovative solutions in the life sciences and healthcare industries. The company specializes in biofabrication, offering advanced technologies and services for the development of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. BICO's core products include bioprinters, biomaterials, and related software, which enable researchers and medical professionals to create and manipulate biological structures for research and therapeutic applications.
How the Company Makes MoneyBICO makes money primarily by selling life science tools and related offerings to customers such as research laboratories and life science organizations. Key revenue streams include (1) instrument and system sales (e.g., laboratory equipment used for bioprinting, automation, or other life science workflows), (2) recurring consumables and reagents used with those instruments, and (3) service and support revenues such as installation, maintenance, and other customer support services. Depending on the specific products within the group, software licenses or subscriptions can also contribute to revenue; however, specific breakdowns by stream, major partnerships, or segment-level revenue shares are null.

BICO Group AB Class B Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 04, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed picture with strong growth in Lab Automation and significant orders from a global pharma company. However, impairments and macroeconomic challenges, including negative cash flow from operations, present notable challenges.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Lab Automation Growth
Lab Automation delivered 35% organic sales growth, rebounding after an abnormal Q2. This showcases strong underlying demand and successful execution of the action plan to enhance processes and capabilities.
Significant Orders from Global Pharma
Biosero received orders worth USD 15.2 million from a global pharma company, indicating strong demand for Lab Automation solutions and the market-leading Green Button Go software suite.
Cash Position Strengthening
The divestments of MatTek and Visikol generated SEK 740 million, significantly strengthening BICO's cash position and resulting in a positive net cash position.
Improved EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 17 million, with a margin of 5%, reflecting improved cost control and operational efficiencies.
Negative Updates
Impairments Affecting EBIT
Impairments in Discover ECHO and Biosero totaling SEK 1,036 million impacted EBIT for the quarter, although these are non-cash flow affecting one-off items.
Macroeconomic Challenges
Ongoing macroeconomic challenges, including constrained funding in key markets, particularly in North America, leading to cautious customer spending and extended sales cycles.
Negative Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operating activities was negative SEK 32 million, impacted by working capital changes of negative SEK 30 million.
Company Guidance
During the BICO Group's Q3 2025 earnings call, CEO Maria Forss and CFO Jacob Thordenberg provided detailed guidance on the company's financial performance and strategic direction. BICO reported a net sales of SEK 387 million, marking a 12% organic sales growth despite macroeconomic challenges. The Life Science Solutions sector experienced a 4% organic sales growth, driven by diagnostics and demand for Lab Automation components, while Lab Automation rebounded with a 35% organic sales growth. Financial highlights included an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 17 million, reflecting a 5% margin improvement attributed to cost control and operational efficiencies. The call also noted significant orders totaling USD 15.2 million from a global pharma company and the divestment of MatTek and Visikol, which strengthened BICO's cash position by SEK 740 million. Long-term growth expectations are set at around 10% CAGR for Discover ECHO and Biosero, supported by ongoing R&D investments and product innovations within lab automation solutions.

BICO Group AB Class B Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement weakness dominates: revenue has declined for three straight years and 2025 saw margin compression and a very large net loss. Offsetting this, the balance sheet remains moderately levered (debt below equity) and operating/free cash flow is positive in 2024–2025, but 2025 free cash flow fell sharply and debt coverage remains thin.
Income Statement
26
Negative
Revenue has contracted for three straight years (2023–2025), including a ~10% decline in 2025, pointing to weakening demand and/or portfolio headwinds. Profitability is the core issue: operating results remain negative and 2025 saw a sharp deterioration with a deeply negative net margin, indicating significant charges and poor earnings quality versus prior years (2024 was near break-even at the bottom line). Gross margin also compressed meaningfully in 2025 versus 2024, reducing the buffer to absorb fixed costs and restructuring.
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Leverage is moderate with debt below equity in 2025 (debt-to-equity ~0.86), but the trend has worsened versus 2022 when leverage was much lower, largely due to a sizable decline in equity over time. The balance sheet still shows a meaningful equity base relative to assets, which provides some cushion, but repeated large losses (notably 2023 and 2025) raise the risk of further equity erosion and reduced financial flexibility.
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
Cash generation improved from negative operating cash flow in 2020–2022 to positive in 2023–2025, and free cash flow is positive in 2024–2025, which is constructive for liquidity. However, free cash flow fell sharply in 2025 (down ~66%), and cash flow is small relative to the debt load (operating cash flow covers only ~4% of debt in 2025). The business is moving in the right direction on cash, but the current run-rate is not yet strong enough to comfortably offset ongoing earnings volatility.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.50B1.95B2.01B2.24B1.26B
Gross Profit581.90M1.01B993.20M1.83B1.00B
EBITDA-34.90M505.30M442.80M322.30M31.80M
Net Income-1.09B-5.50M-1.17B-835.70M-229.20M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets3.70B5.48B6.06B10.20B9.75B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.28B598.00M804.10M925.20M1.48B
Total Debt1.50B1.76B1.96B1.85B1.61B
Total Liabilities1.95B2.48B2.96B3.26B2.95B
Stockholders Equity1.75B2.98B3.07B6.91B6.77B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow55.10M72.70M-112.80M-799.00M-676.20M
Operating Cash Flow68.40M158.40M178.40M-269.40M-409.20M
Investing Cash Flow709.30M128.00M-129.70M212.90M-4.45B
Financing Cash Flow-455.10M-200.70M-102.00M455.30M4.90B

BICO Group AB Class B Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price18.16
Price Trends
50DMA
17.61
Negative
100DMA
18.72
Negative
200DMA
24.12
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.25
Positive
RSI
43.68
Neutral
STOCH
32.01
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:BICO, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 18.16 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 17.41, above the 50-day MA of 17.61, and below the 200-day MA of 24.12, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.25 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.68 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.01 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SE:BICO.

BICO Group AB Class B Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
76
Outperform
kr3.43B24.4917.89%1.61%1.53%0.79%
55
Neutral
kr847.55M103.066.93%-5.80%-65.99%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
49
Neutral
kr682.31M-5.78-36.55%62.24%21.16%
46
Neutral
kr604.51M-88.91-2.52%-8.10%62.08%
45
Neutral
kr1.18B-1.36-50.36%-23.24%45.32%
44
Neutral
kr847.34M-17.24-4.42%13.48%28.98%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SE:BICO
BICO Group AB Class B
16.66
-20.96
-55.72%
SE:CEVI
CellaVision AB
144.00
-24.26
-14.42%
SE:SEZI
Senzime AB
4.34
-0.83
-16.05%
SE:BACTI.B
Bactiguard Holding AB
17.25
-12.35
-41.72%
SE:CRAD.B
C-Rad AB Class B
25.10
-5.40
-17.70%
SE:SEDANA
Sedana Medical AB
8.53
-1.39
-14.01%

BICO Group AB Class B Corporate Events

BICO Group Repays SEK 1 Billion Convertible Bonds, Bolsters Balance Sheet
Mar 18, 2026

BICO Group AB has fully repaid its outstanding convertible bonds, totaling SEK 1,008 million in principal, at par value on their scheduled maturity date, leaving no remaining bonds under the relevant ISIN. The repayment, combined with the company’s recent issuance of EUR 40 million in senior secured bonds, strengthens BICO’s balance sheet and financial preparedness, supporting its strategic position as a key lab automation provider to global pharma and biotech customers.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:BICO) stock is a Hold with a SEK16.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BICO Group AB Class B stock, see the SE:BICO Stock Forecast page.

BICO Sells Finnish Property for EUR 3.5 Million, Boosting Cash Flow and Streamlining Portfolio
Mar 6, 2026

BICO Group AB has sold its Finnish property in Oulu by divesting BICO Real Estate Oy to Logistea AB for a total consideration of EUR 3.5 million, a price that represents an estimated 10 percent premium to book value. The facility was previously tied to Ginolis, a former BICO subsidiary divested in November 2023, and carving it out into a separate real estate unit was part of that broader strategic exit.

With the closing of this property transaction, ownership of BICO Real Estate Oy has fully transferred to Logistea, and BICO expects a positive contribution to its cash flow in the first quarter of 2026. The deal further streamlines BICO’s portfolio after the Ginolis divestment and reinforces its focus on core lab automation and life science solutions operations, potentially improving financial flexibility for investments in its main business areas.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:BICO) stock is a Hold with a SEK18.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BICO Group AB Class B stock, see the SE:BICO Stock Forecast page.

BICO’s 2025 Profitability Slumps as It Reshapes Portfolio and Bolsters Balance Sheet
Feb 18, 2026

BICO reported a sharp downturn for 2025, with full-year net sales falling 13.3%, organic sales down 7.9%, and EBITDA turning negative, weighed by project delays in lab automation, soft demand from U.S. academia, and significant non-cash impairments in Discover ECHO and Biosero. Despite this, the group strengthened its balance sheet through divestments of MatTek and Visikol, bond buy-backs, and a new EUR 40m bond issue, while highlighting double-digit Q4 organic growth in Lab Automation, a resilient Life Science Solutions segment, and the launch of its GoSimple lab automation platform as it positions for a market recovery under continued macroeconomic uncertainty.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:BICO) stock is a Hold with a SEK18.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BICO Group AB Class B stock, see the SE:BICO Stock Forecast page.

BICO Raises EUR 40 Million in Senior Secured Bonds Ahead of 2026 Convertible Repayment
Jan 28, 2026

BICO Group AB has strengthened its capital structure by issuing EUR 40 million in senior secured bonds under a EUR 60 million framework, with a four‑year term and a floating rate of three‑month EURIBOR plus 5.90 percentage points, priced at 96.81% of par. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and provide additional financial flexibility as the company prepares to repay its outstanding SEK 1,008 million in convertible bonds at maturity in March 2026, a move management says enhances BICO’s liquidity, supports future growth plans and positions the company to benefit from a potential market recovery amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:BICO) stock is a Hold with a SEK18.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BICO Group AB Class B stock, see the SE:BICO Stock Forecast page.

BICO’s Biosero Unveils GoSimple Workcell in Sartorius and BD Lab Automation Tie-Up
Jan 23, 2026

BICO’s subsidiary Biosero is launching GoSimple, a standardized, automation-ready benchtop workcell, at SLAS 2026 in Boston, targeting high-throughput applications such as quantification, analyte and clone screening, and cell line development. Integrated with Biosero’s Green Button Go Scheduler, the pre-configured system is designed to accelerate deployment of lab automation, cut manual handling and errors, and extend operating hours without increasing headcount. The first GoSimple configurations incorporate selected instruments from Sartorius and Becton, Dickinson and Company, with both partners set to promote the solution alongside their platforms—Sartorius around its Octet BLI systems and BD around its FACSLyric and FACSymphony analyzers—supporting broader market adoption. By positioning GoSimple as a preferred, ready-to-run automation solution across multiple instrument ecosystems, BICO is strengthening its footprint in lab automation and offering pharmaceutical, biotech and research customers a more scalable, reproducible, and cost-efficient path to automated data generation.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:BICO) stock is a Hold with a SEK18.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BICO Group AB Class B stock, see the SE:BICO Stock Forecast page.

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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 21, 2026