Addtech AB went into its Q2 2027 report with a premium story and a premium P/E of 36.1x. Yet the share closed on 22 October at SEK308.4 after drifting roughly 10% lower over the past month. The fresh numbers show total revenue of SEK5,907m and net income of SEK570m, which puts the focus squarely on how much investors are paying for that earnings power. You are seeing a stock priced for quality that just delivered solid profitability. The gap between a rich valuation and a cooling share price is where the real debate now sits.
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Q2 2027 Earnings Summary
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Revenue (Q2 2027 vs Q2 2026):SEK5,907m vs. SEK5,450m (up about 8%)
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Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, Q2 2027 vs Q2 2026):SEK570m vs. SEK484m (up about 18%)
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Basic EPS (Q2 2027 vs Q2 2026):2.30 SEK vs. 1.79 SEK (up about 28%)
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Trailing 12 Month Net Income Margin (Q2 2027 vs prior 12 months):9.8% vs. 8.9% (showing an improved net profit margin over the last year)
Electrification sales jumped, but management says margins may not follow. Ask Charlie what makes Addtech's electrification growth stand out .
Addtech margins: acquisition thesis passes first test
The bullish story hinges on Addtech using M&A and mix to keep margins healthy while it grows.
"The main thing that has to go right is that Addtech AB continues to improve its product mix and pricing while integrating acquired companies without eroding its EBITA margin, which recently has been around 16% to 17%."
Q2 earnings show revenue up about 8% and net income up about 18%. EPS rose about 28% and trailing net margin improved from 8.9% to 9.8%. That points to better profitability while the acquisition machine keeps running. For now, this report supports the idea that integration and pricing are working together rather than diluting returns.
Addtech risks: order timing and weak niches still bite
The bear side worries that backlog and soft pockets eventually pull profitability the other way.
"Customer hesitancy around larger capital expenditure projects, especially in Process related businesses where projects are being postponed rather than cancelled, may persist and delay conversion of a strong quotation and order backlog into realized sales."
Q2 shows healthy income growth and a stronger trailing net margin, so postponed projects are not yet dragging group results. That said, management still flags Process investments and weak areas like sawmills and construction safety. The concern is not visible in current earnings quality, but the commentary keeps this risk very much alive for future quarters.
One Narrative disagrees with today's price. → See where this Narrative says Addtech AB (publ.) should trade .
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