Free Cash Flow StrengthA 183.9% jump in free cash flow and a high free cash flow to net income ratio (86.42%) indicate durable cash generation. This supports reinvestment, dividends and debt servicing, giving the company financial flexibility to fund strategic initiatives and absorb near-term shocks.

Balance Sheet StabilityModerate leverage (D/E 0.50), a solid equity ratio and a healthy ROE suggest a conservative capital structure. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling stable funding for operations and strategic moves while preserving downside protection in cyclical periods.

Improving Gross & Operational MarginsAn improved gross margin (32.16%) plus rising EBIT/EBITDA margins point to better cost controls and operational leverage. If sustained, these structural margin improvements can translate into higher long-term profitability even if revenue growth is uneven.

Bears Say

Declining RevenueA nearly 27% revenue decline is a material structural headwind: shrinking top line reduces operating leverage, limits scale benefits and makes it harder to maintain fixed-cost coverage. Sustained revenue weakness threatens long-term growth and market positioning.

Very Low Net Profit MarginA 1.67% net margin implies limited conversion of revenue to bottom-line profit, constraining retained earnings for reinvestment. Even with strong cash flow, persistently low net margins reduce resilience to competitive pressure and limit long-term returns to shareholders.

Modest Operating ProfitabilityEven with margin improvement, modest EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate limited operating buffer versus peers. This reduces capacity to invest in growth or withstand rising costs; without renewed top-line momentum, margin gains may not produce durable profit expansion.

CEDER FAQ

What was Cedergrenska AB’s price range in the past 12 months?

Cedergrenska AB lowest stock price was kr30.00 and its highest was kr51.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Cedergrenska AB’s market cap?

Cedergrenska AB’s market cap is kr506.44M.

When is Cedergrenska AB’s upcoming earnings report date?

Cedergrenska AB’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 76 days.

How were Cedergrenska AB’s earnings last quarter?

Cedergrenska AB released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported kr0.407 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by kr0.407.

Is Cedergrenska AB overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Cedergrenska AB’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Cedergrenska AB pay dividends?

Cedergrenska AB pays a Semiannually dividend of kr1.9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.52%. See more information on Cedergrenska AB dividends here

What is Cedergrenska AB’s EPS estimate?

Cedergrenska AB’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Cedergrenska AB have?

Cedergrenska AB has 12,660,939 shares outstanding.

What happened to Cedergrenska AB’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Cedergrenska AB reported an EPS of kr0.407 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.513%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cedergrenska AB?

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Company Description

Cedergrenska AB

Cedergrenska AB (publ) provides preschool and post-secondary education services. The company operates primary schools, preschools, marine polytechnic schools, and gymnasiums, as well as provides teacher trainee programs. It operates through 24 schools and preschools in Sweden. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Stocksund, Sweden.