Buy Rating for Georg Fischer AG: Strong Operational Performance and Promising Long-term Growth Prospects

Stifel Nicolaus analyst Tobias Woerner maintained a Buy rating on Georg Fischer AG (GF – Research Report) today and set a price target of CHF79.00.

Tobias Woerner has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including Georg Fischer AG’s mixed financial results and promising future outlook. Despite a slower recovery indicated by weaker like-for-like growth, the company has demonstrated stronger earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), free cash flow (FCF) generation, and an increased dividend. These positive financial metrics suggest a stronger operational performance, which is a favorable indicator for potential investors.
Additionally, the company’s strategic focus on emerging as a more concentrated entity, particularly in the piping sector, and its ambitious 2030 targets provide a compelling long-term growth narrative. While the current valuation appears higher compared to some peers, the potential for volume recovery and synergy realization could enhance earnings momentum and compress valuation, making the stock more attractive. These factors collectively underpin the Buy rating, as they indicate potential upside and improved financial health over time.

In another report released today, Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a CHF82.00 price target.