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Outperform 70 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
kr439.00
â–²(9.91% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/29/26
The score is driven primarily by strong underlying financial performance (healthy profitability, improving 2025 margins, and manageable leverage). Technicals support the uptrend, but overbought conditions raise near-term downside risk. A relatively high P/E and modest dividend yield weigh on the overall score.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model & recurring aftermarket
Sandvik's multi-segment model—mining equipment, cutting tools, and high-performance materials—plus a sizable aftermarket services and spare-parts business creates diversified, recurring revenue streams. This reduces reliance on single markets, supports customer lock-in, and underpins durable cash flows across cycles.
High and improving profitability
Sustained gross margins near 40% and improved operating/net margins in 2025 indicate structural pricing power and cost discipline in engineered products. Such margin durability reflects differentiated technology and R&D investment, providing a lasting buffer to absorb cyclical downturns and support long-term returns.
Strong free cash flow generation
Material free cash flow in 2025 shows the business can convert earnings into cash, strengthening liquidity and financing flexibility. Robust FCF supports reinvestment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns, increasing resilience to industry cycles and enabling strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Cyclical revenue and margin volatility
Sandvik's results show pronounced sensitivity to industrial and mining investment cycles, with sharp declines followed by rebounds. This cyclicality reduces predictability of sales and profits, complicates long-term planning and capital allocation, and increases downside risk during prolonged industry slowdowns.
Meaningful absolute debt exposure
Although leverage metrics have improved, a sizable absolute debt stock leaves Sandvik exposed to rising rates or prolonged demand weakness. High nominal debt can raise interest costs, constrain M&A or buybacks, and heighten refinancing risk if industrial cash flows deteriorate, limiting strategic flexibility.
Uneven cash conversion and working-capital swings
Variation in operating cash flow relative to EBITDA points to working-capital timing swings that make FCF less predictable year-to-year. This uneven conversion increases reliance on short-term financing in troughs, complicates funding for capex/dividends, and can pressure liquidity during cyclical downcycles.

Sandvik AB (SAND) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)

Sandvik AB Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionSandvik AB (publ) operates as an engineering company in the areas of mining and rock excavation, rock processing, manufacturing and machining, and materials technology in Sweden and internationally. The company offers mining and rock solutions, including drill rigs, underground loaders and trucks, rock drills and other tools, and parts and services, as well as digital and sustainability solutions; and rock processing applications, which include crushing, screening, feeding, breaking, demolition, and recycling. It also provides manufacturing solutions, comprising traditional metal cutting under the Sandvik Coromant, Walter, Wolfram, Seco, and Dormer Pramet brands; and manufactures tools and tooling systems for advanced metal cutting. In addition, the company develops and manufactures advanced stainless steels, powder-based alloys, and special alloys. It serves aerospace, automotive, construction, mining, general engineering, nuclear power generation, oil and gas, process, and renewable energy industries. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
How the Company Makes MoneySandvik generates revenue through several key streams. The primary revenue stream comes from the sale of machinery and equipment in the Mining and Rock Solutions segment, which includes drilling rigs, crushers, and loaders. The Manufacturing and Machining Solutions segment contributes significantly through the sale of cutting tools, tool systems, and software for manufacturing processes. Additionally, Sandvik's Materials Technology division provides high-performance materials and components that serve various specialized industries. The company also benefits from a strong aftermarket business, providing maintenance services, spare parts, and technical support, which creates a recurring revenue model. Strategic partnerships with other companies and investments in research and development also enhance its competitive edge and contribute to long-term earnings growth.

Sandvik AB Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall financials indicate a high-quality industrial business: solid multi-year revenue growth with a strong 2025 rebound, consistently healthy margins (gross ~40% with improved operating and net margins in 2025), and manageable/improving leverage. Key constraint on the score is cyclical volatility (notably 2023–2024) and somewhat uneven cash conversion despite strong 2025 free cash flow.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Revenue has grown solidly from 2020 to 2025 despite a dip in 2024 (2025 growth rebounded to +25.8% after -2.9% in 2024). Profitability is consistently healthy for an industrial name, with gross margin holding around ~40% and operating profitability improving in 2025 (operating margin ~17.8% vs ~15.5% in 2024). Net margin also strengthened to ~12.2% in 2025 from ~10.0% in 2024. Key watch-out: earnings and margins have shown some year-to-year volatility (notably 2023→2024), suggesting cycle sensitivity.
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Leverage looks manageable and improving, with debt-to-equity down to ~0.44 in 2025 from a higher ~0.64 in 2022. Equity remains sizable (~93B in 2025), supporting balance-sheet resilience. Returns on equity are attractive overall (~15.8% in 2025; peaked higher in prior years), though they have moderated from the stronger levels seen in 2021–2023. Main risk: debt is still meaningful in absolute terms (~40.7B in 2025), leaving the company somewhat exposed if industrial demand weakens.
Cash Flow
71
Positive
Cash generation is solid: free cash flow increased materially over time and was strong in 2025 (free cash flow ~16.1B; growth sharply positive vs prior year). Free cash flow is also broadly supported by earnings (about ~81% of net income in 2025). However, cash conversion has not been consistently strong across years, with operating cash flow relative to EBITDA remaining moderate and fluctuating (roughly ~0.24–0.55 range), implying working-capital or timing swings that can pressure near-term cash reliability.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue120.68B122.88B126.50B112.33B99.11B
Gross Profit49.00B49.14B52.05B45.37B40.17B
EBITDA28.86B26.99B30.06B25.86B23.72B
Net Income14.69B12.24B15.30B11.21B14.46B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets169.86B184.38B174.21B176.68B155.52B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments4.96B4.53B4.36B10.49B13.59B
Total Debt40.69B42.76B45.08B52.06B34.35B
Total Liabilities76.62B87.39B86.51B95.41B78.19B
Stockholders Equity93.17B96.92B87.63B81.23B77.20B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow16.08B15.77B13.44B5.93B9.60B
Operating Cash Flow19.91B20.61B18.80B10.46B13.18B
Investing Cash Flow-7.09B-7.67B-8.51B-20.30B-26.19B
Financing Cash Flow-11.90B-12.99B-16.21B6.22B2.49B

Sandvik AB Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price399.40
Price Trends
50DMA
341.42
Positive
100DMA
312.04
Positive
200DMA
272.13
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
15.15
Negative
RSI
78.41
Negative
STOCH
91.27
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:SAND, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 399.4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 379.53, above the 50-day MA of 341.42, and above the 200-day MA of 272.13, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 15.15 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 78.41 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.27 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SE:SAND.

Sandvik AB Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
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Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
77
Outperform
kr910.16B31.3026.43%2.03%-2.38%-4.00%
76
Outperform
kr910.16B35.9426.43%1.82%-2.38%-4.00%
73
Outperform
kr221.13B26.7320.42%1.84%3.54%20.94%
70
Outperform
kr501.00B34.1016.39%1.94%-1.77%21.13%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
61
Neutral
kr89.28B25.119.56%1.95%2.73%7.56%
57
Neutral
kr71.85B30.8811.04%0.95%9.08%-3.36%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SE:SAND
Sandvik AB
399.40
172.83
76.28%
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Alfa Laval AB
535.00
79.76
17.52%
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Atlas Copco AB
169.85
13.65
8.74%
SE:ATCO.A
Atlas Copco AB
195.05
17.24
9.70%
SE:TREL.B
Trelleborg AB
395.80
-11.43
-2.81%
SE:BEIJ.B
Beijer Ref AB Class B
141.65
-17.06
-10.75%

Sandvik AB Corporate Events

Sandvik to Acquire South African Mining Simulator Firm ThoroughTec
Feb 12, 2026

Sandvik has agreed to acquire ThoroughTec Simulation, a South Africa-based provider of OEM-agnostic mining equipment simulators and simulator-based training, which will be integrated into the Parts and Services division of its Mining business. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approvals, is set to enhance Sandvik’s aftermarket and digital training offering, improve customers’ productivity and safety, and have a positive impact on the group’s EBITA margin, although the purchase price remains undisclosed.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Buy with a SEK400.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Publishes Proforma Figures for New Machining and Intelligent Manufacturing Units
Feb 5, 2026

Sandvik has published proforma financial figures for its newly created Machining and Intelligent Manufacturing business areas, reflecting the updated group structure that will take effect from January 1, 2026. The Machining unit reported 2025 revenues of SEK 44 billion with modest organic growth and an adjusted EBITA margin of 19.8%, while Intelligent Manufacturing, a smaller but faster-growing business with SEK 3.1 billion in revenues and a 22% adjusted EBITA margin, showed strong order and revenue growth despite a slight drag from SaaS conversion. The disclosure gives investors and other stakeholders clearer visibility into the performance and profitability of the two segments ahead of the structural split, highlighting Machining as a large, cash-generative core business and Intelligent Manufacturing as a higher-growth, digitally focused unit within Sandvik’s portfolio.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Buy with a SEK400.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik expands digital manufacturing reach with CAM acquisition from MLC CAD Systems
Feb 3, 2026

Sandvik has acquired the CAM business of MLC CAD Systems, a US-based reseller within the Mastercam network, folding it into its Mastercam business unit under the Intelligent Manufacturing division. The deal, which adds a Texas-headquartered team of 21 employees and around SEK 80 million in annual net revenue, is aimed at strengthening Sandvik’s direct software sales channel, regional presence and customer support capabilities in digital manufacturing; the company noted the financial impact on its EBITA margin and earnings per share will be limited, while the purchase price remains undisclosed.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Buy with a SEK400.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Mining Chief Mats Eriksson to Retire in 2027 After Phased Handover
Jan 27, 2026

Sandvik has announced that Mats Eriksson, President of its Mining business area, will retire in 2027, stepping down from his executive role and Group Executive Management in 2026 once a successor is appointed, tentatively around 1 July. Eriksson, who joined Sandvik in 2016 and has led the Mining business since 2022, will stay on as a senior advisor and Managing Director for Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy until retirement, ensuring continuity and a structured handover at a time when the mining division is strategically important to the group’s global growth and technology-driven positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Hold with a SEK365.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Caps Strategy Period With Record Mining Momentum and Strong Q4 Finish
Jan 27, 2026

Sandvik reported a robust close to 2025, with fourth-quarter total order intake up 4% to SEK 32.7 billion and organic orders rising 15%, while revenues grew 1% to SEK 32.5 billion with 12% organic growth. Adjusted EBITA increased slightly to SEK 6.4 billion, maintaining a 19.6% margin despite significant negative currency effects, and free operating cash flow strengthened to SEK 6.7 billion, enabling the board to propose a higher dividend of SEK 6.00 per share. For the full year, Sandvik delivered 11% organic order growth and 5% organic revenue growth, a slightly improved 19.3% operating profit margin and strong cash conversion of 95%, underpinned by record activity in its mining business, continued momentum in battery electric and automation solutions, resilient machining and software growth, and robust infrastructure demand, particularly in the US. Management highlighted 2025 as a successful conclusion to its “Shift strategy” period, marked by margin resilience, innovation, targeted acquisitions and safety improvements, and signaled confidence as the company enters a new 2030 strategy cycle with a strong backlog expected to support increased deliveries in 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Hold with a SEK365.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Lands SEK 420 Million Underground Mining Equipment Order in Australia
Jan 22, 2026

Sandvik has secured a major SEK 420 million order from global mining contractor The Redpath Group to supply underground mining equipment for Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations in New South Wales, Australia, with deliveries of trucks, loaders and drill rigs scheduled to start in mid-2026 and continue into 2027. The contract, which also includes digital solutions, rock tools, consumables, parts and services, deepens Sandvik’s relationship with Redpath and underscores the company’s positioning as a key provider of integrated, productivity- and safety-focused solutions for complex underground mining operations at long-life assets such as Cowal Gold.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Hold with a SEK359.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Nomination Committee Backs Full Board Re-Election for 2026 AGM
Jan 21, 2026

Sandvik’s Nomination Committee has proposed the re-election of current board members Claes Boustedt, Marika Fredriksson, Johan Molin, Andreas Nordbrandt, Susanna Schneeberger, Helena Stjernholm, Stefan Widing and Kai Wärn for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, with Johan Molin nominated to continue as Chairman. The proposal, to be finalized alongside other AGM motions to be published in the official meeting notice, signals continuity in Sandvik’s governance and strategic direction ahead of the April 28, 2026 AGM in Sandviken, Sweden, and underscores the influence of major shareholders represented on the committee in shaping the company’s long-term oversight.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Hold with a SEK358.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik to Present Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results on January 27, 2026
Jan 13, 2026

Sandvik has announced it will publish its fourth-quarter 2025 results on January 27, 2026, followed by a live webcast and conference call for investors, analysts and financial media later that morning, where President and CEO Stefan Widing and CFO Cecilia Felton will present the report. The scheduled event underscores the company’s ongoing engagement with capital markets and provides stakeholders with a platform to assess Sandvik’s financial performance and strategic progress at a time when its solutions in manufacturing, mining and infrastructure remain closely watched indicators of industrial demand and technological adoption.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Buy with a SEK355.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Lands Major Battery-Electric Mining Fleet Order from Eldorado Gold in Canada
Dec 19, 2025

Sandvik has secured a large SEK 160 million order from Eldorado Gold for battery-electric trucks and loaders to be deployed at the Lamaque underground mine in Val-d’Or, Québec, with deliveries scheduled to start in mid‑2026 and extend into 2027. Combined with a previous SEK 65 million order, the deal will expand Lamaque’s Sandvik battery-electric vehicle fleet from two to 12 units, underscoring the growing adoption of Sandvik’s BEV technology and strengthening its position in the shift toward more efficient, safer and lower-emission mining operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Buy with a SEK308.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND Stock Forecast page.

Sandvik Secures Major Mining Equipment Order in Australia
Dec 15, 2025

Sandvik has secured a significant order from Northern Star Resources Ltd, a leading Australian gold producer, for underground mining equipment valued at approximately SEK 260 million. This deal, expected to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability, will see deliveries of trucks and loaders beginning in early 2026, reinforcing Sandvik’s position in the mining sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:SAND) stock is a Buy with a SEK308.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sandvik AB stock, see the SE:SAND 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: Jan 29, 2026