DATA MODUL Aktiengesellschaft Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen

Latest Results (22.03.2026):

DATA MODUL Aktiengesellschaft Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen — Q4 2024 (full‑year 2024 results): According to the company’s Annual Report 2024, DATA MODUL reported revenue of EUR 226.2 million for 2024 (down from EUR 283.2m in 2023), EBIT of EUR 9.3 million (EBIT margin 4.1%), and consolidated net income of EUR 5.6 million. The Group cites weak end‑market demand (notably in mechanical engineering and certain export markets), inflationary cost pressure and targeted investments (production capacity, IT/security) as drivers of the year‑on‑year earnings decline. The Executive Board proposes a dividend of EUR 0.75 per share and continues to pursue the “Display the Future 2028” strategy.

Key consolidated figures

Revenue EUR 226,208k; EBITDA EUR 16,594k; EBIT EUR 9,321k (4.1% margin); Net income EUR 5,577k; Cash flow from operating activities EUR 21,728k; Capital expenditure EUR 3,514k; Shareholders’ equity EUR 151,115k (equity ratio 71.9%); Employees (average) 531; Earnings per share EUR 1.58. (All figures per the Annual Report 2024.)

Revenue and profitability trend

Revenue declined ~20% vs. 2023 (EUR 283.2m → EUR 226.2m). EBIT and net income fell materially (EBIT: EUR 22.3m in 2023 → EUR 9.3m in 2024; net income: EUR 14.5m → EUR 5.6m). Management attributes the drop to weaker order intake and margin pressure from cost increases and site expansion expenses.

Segment performance

Displays: revenue down substantially (report cites ~‑24.4% to ~EUR 137.2m) and lower order intake. Systems: revenue also fell (reported ~EUR 89.0m), but the Systems segment contributed the larger share of segment EBIT (Systems EBIT reported around EUR 6.44m vs. Displays ~EUR 2.88m).

Orders, backlog and export footprint

Orders received fell to EUR 201.4m (from EUR 253.6m in 2023). Order backlog declined versus the prior year. Export share remained significant (export rate ~52.7%), but Export markets weakened and contributed to the lower top line.

Cash, balance sheet and liquidity

Operating cash flow was reported at EUR 21.7m. Shareholders’ equity increased to EUR 151.1m and the equity ratio rose to 71.9%. Reported capex for 2024 was EUR 3.5m (investments focused on development, Lublin capacity expansion and IT/security).

Capital allocation — dividend

The Executive Board proposes a dividend of EUR 0.75 per share for fiscal 2024 (the report notes the Supervisory/Executive proposal and the Company’s intent to submit this at the 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting).

Drivers, actions and outlook

Management cites a difficult macro and industry environment (weaker mechanical engineering demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and inflationary input‑costs) as the principal causes of the decline. DATA MODUL continues to execute its “Display the Future 2028” strategy, is standardizing/expanding production (notably Poland), investing in R&D and IT/security, and has initiated cost‑structure adjustments to improve competitiveness into 2025.

What to watch next

Key near‑term metrics to monitor: order intake and backlog trends, margin recovery (EBIT/EBITDA), the outcome of the proposed EUR 0.75 dividend at the AGM, and progress on the company’s capacity/IT investments and cost‑optimization measures announced for 2025.