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Suss Microtec Se (CH:SMHN)
:SMHN
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 08, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.63Last Year’s EPS
0.5Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 27, 2025
|% Change Since: 0.00%
|Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong performance in 2024 with record sales and profitability, driven by strategic growth in Photomask and Bonding segments. However, challenges persist with a decline in Chinese orders, high operational costs, and potential market saturation in HBM. Despite these issues, the company maintains a positive outlook with strategic investments and growth plans.Company Guidance
In the earnings call for SÜSS MicroTec SE, the management provided guidance for the fiscal year 2025, highlighting a sales range of €470 million to €510 million, which represents an approximate 10% growth from 2024's record sales of €446 million. The company reported a significant increase in profitability, with gross profit margins rising by 5.9 percentage points to 42.2% and EBIT margins up by 9.8 percentage points to 19.2%. Demand for their Photomask and Bonding business, particularly for UV projection scanners, was a key driver of their record order intake of €147.5 million in Q4 2024. The book-to-bill ratio stood at 0.95%. SÜSS MicroTec's net profit was noted at €110.3 million, with a strong net cash position of €122 million. The company also announced plans to invest approximately €20 million in a new facility in Taiwan, contributing to an overall expected CapEx volume of €30 million in 2025. They anticipate an EBIT margin of 15% to 17% for 2025, considering several one-off expenses and strategic growth investments.Record Sales and Profitability
Achieved record sales of €446 million, a 46.6% increase from 2023, and exceeded planned targets for 2025 with a sales goal of €400 million and an EBIT margin of 15% already met.
Strong Performance in Photomask and Bonding Business
Order intake reached a record €147.5 million in Q4, driven by strong performance in Photomask and Bonding businesses. Bonding sales more than tripled compared to the previous year.
Improved Gross and EBIT Margins
Gross profit margin increased by 5.9 percentage points, and EBIT margin improved by 7.7 percentage points from 2023. Advanced Backend Solutions saw a gross profit margin increase of 6 percentage points to 42.2% and an EBIT margin increase of 9.8 percentage points to 19.2%.
Net Profit and Cash Flow
Net profit amounted to €110.3 million, with a strong net cash position of €122 million and a free cash flow of €96.1 million.
Upcoming Production Site in Taiwan
New production site in Taiwan is on track, scheduled to open in October 2025, with anticipated investments of approximately €20 million.
Dividend Increase
Proposed to increase the dividend by 50% to €0.30 per share, representing approximately 23% of free cash flow from continuing operations.
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CH:SMHN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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CH:SMHN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | CHF10.26 | CHF10.26 | 0.00% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | CHF10.26 | CHF10.26 | 0.00% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | CHF10.26 | CHF10.26 | 0.00% |
| May 08, 2024 | CHF10.07 | CHF10.07 | 0.00% |
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FAQ
When does Suss Microtec Se (CH:SMHN) report earnings?
Suss Microtec Se (CH:SMHN) is schdueled to report earning on May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Suss Microtec Se (CH:SMHN) earnings time?
Suss Microtec Se (CH:SMHN) earnings time is at May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of Suss Microtec Se stock?
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What is CH:SMHN EPS forecast?
CH:SMHN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.63.
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