Bucher Industries Ltd

Latest Results (18.05.2026):

Bucher Industries Ltd — Q4 2025 (full‑year 2025 results): The company reported mixed full‑year 2025 results with net sales down to CHF 2,914.3 million (−7.6%) while order intake rose to CHF 2,883.1 million (+4.6%). Profitability improved: EBITDA margin rose to 12.8% and EBIT margin to 9.7%, supporting a higher profit for the year (CHF 235.4 million, +3.4%) and EPS of CHF 23.22 (+4.8%). Strong operating free cash flow (CHF 364.7 million, +82.4%) and an improved net cash position (CHF 498.2 million) were notable positives despite lower sales and a slightly smaller order book.

Revenue

Net sales: CHF 2,914.3 million in 2025, down 7.6% versus 2024 (CHF 3,155.5m). Net sales per FTE fell to CHF 213k (−4.5%).

Order intake & order book

Order intake increased to CHF 2,883.1 million (+4.6%); year‑end order book was CHF 1,119.9 million (−4.5% vs prior year).

Profitability

EBITDA (operating profit before depreciation) essentially flat at CHF 374.1 million; EBITDA margin improved to 12.8% (from 11.9%). EBIT was CHF 281.4 million (−0.4%), with an improved EBIT margin of 9.7% (from 9.0%).

Net result & EPS

Profit for the year: CHF 235.4 million (+3.4%). Earnings per share: CHF 23.22 (+4.8%).

Cash flow & capital structure

Operating free cash flow rose to CHF 364.7 million (+82.4%). CAPEX declined to CHF 115.9 million (−23.1%). Net cash/debt improved to CHF 498.2 million (up 23.9%).

Taxes & financial result

Net financial result improved to CHF 12.4 million (from CHF 8.2m). Income tax expense fell to CHF −58.4 million (−7.3%); tax rate about 19.9% of profit before tax (vs 21.7%).

Balance sheet & returns

Total assets CHF 2,715.8m (−2.5%); equity CHF 1,796.4m (−4.6%) and equity ratio 66.1% (slight decline). Return on equity 12.8% (up); RONOA after tax 16.2% (up).

People & sustainability

Average FTEs down to 13,696 (−3.4%); employees at 31 Dec: 14,198. CO2 emissions declined to 60,927 tCO2e (−12.6%).