Report
Kristof Samoy

Aalberts Macro outlook calls for reality check, 2026 recovery less pronounced

We have revisited our scenario for Aalberts in light of persistent political instability in France and the continued publication of uninspiring leading indicators. With the company's substantial exposure to both the French and German markets, and its reliance on automotive and machine-building as key end markets, we have revised our 2026 organic growth forecast downward to 1.6%. We expect consensus to follow in the coming months. Despite the (historically) cheap valuation, we downgrade the stock to Hold, as risks to our revised assumptions remain skewed to the downside. Any potential support from a new share buy-back program is unlikely before the FY25 results release, and its structure will likely depend on the timing and scope of targeted disposals. Our new target price is €33, down from €36.
Underlying
Aalberts N.V.

Aalberts Industries is a technology company. As of Dec 31 2015, Co. is organized into four businesses: building installations, which produces and sells connection systems and valves to distribute and control water or gas in heating, cooling, drinking water, gas and sprinkler installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; climate control, which develops and produces complete hydronic systems-from source to emitter- for heating and cooling systems; industrial controls, which develops and produces regulation and control systems for selected niche markets; and industrial services, which provides a combination of material technology know-how and manufacturing capabilities.

Provider
KBC Securities
KBC Securities

We are a financial services provider for several types of professional clients, each with distinct needs.

 

Analysts
Kristof Samoy

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