GEA Group AG
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ISIN DE0006602006 / Valor 360133
GEA Group AG
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About company
GEA Group AG is a prominent global provider of systems and solutions primarily serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes machinery, plants, advanced process technology, components, and a range of services designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of production processes worldwide. As a key player in plant and mechanical engineering, GEA's products and services are utilized across various industries to optimize operational performance. The company is publicly traded and included in the German MDAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index, reflecting its significant presence in the market. GEA's commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a leader in its field, catering to the evolving needs of its global clientele.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: IndustrialsLatest Results (13.02.2026):
GEA Group AG – Q3 2025: GEA reported a strong commercial quarter with order intake up 5.5% to EUR 1,372.4m (organic +8.4%) and revenue rising 1.2% to EUR 1,365.9m (organic +4.5%). Profitability further improved: EBITDA before restructuring expenses reached EUR 231.7m (17.0% margin) and profit for the period was EUR 120.8m. Free cash flow fell to EUR 52.2m and the balance sheet moved to a minor net debt position of EUR 36.3m (mainly due to a completed share buyback). The Group confirmed its 2025 guidance.
Order intake & backlog
Order intake Q3: EUR 1,372.4m (+5.5% YoY; organic +8.4%). Book‑to‑bill 1.00 (Q3 2024: 0.96). Order backlog at Sept 30: EUR 3,102.3m (+2.9% YoY).
Revenue mix
Revenue Q3: EUR 1,365.9m (+1.2% YoY; organic +4.5%). Service revenue share rose to 40.1% (Q3 2024: 39.2%), supporting margin quality.
Profitability
EBITDA before restructuring expenses: EUR 231.7m (+6.7%), margin 17.0% (+88bp). EBIT: EUR 174.2m (+10.5%). Profit for the period: EUR 120.8m (+7.8%). EPS: EUR 0.74 (EPS before restructuring EUR 0.76).
Cash flow & liquidity
Operating cash flow Q3: EUR 119.6m (vs EUR 180.3m). Free cash flow Q3: EUR 52.2m (vs EUR 126.0m). Net liquidity turned into minor net debt of EUR 36.3m at Sept 30, 2025 (Sept 30, 2024: net liquidity EUR 65.9m) — decline mainly attributable to the share buyback completed in April 2025.
Capital efficiency
Return on capital employed (ROCE) improved to 35.4% (Q3 2024: 32.3%), driven by higher EBIT and modest increase in capital employed.
Guidance
2025 guidance confirmed: organic revenue growth +2.0% to +4.0%, EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses 16.2%–16.4%, ROCE target 34%–38%.
Market & corporate actions
GEA was admitted to the DAX 40 (effective Sept 22, 2025). Market capitalization at Sept 30, 2025: EUR 10.2bn. Executive Board restructuring announced (effective Jan 1, 2026) and CEO contract extended through Dec 31, 2028.
Divisional highlights
Key divisional moves in Q3 2025: SFT order intake +11.4% and higher margins; LPT order intake -8.9% but revenue +3.7%; FHT order intake +13.4% with EBITDA up ~30%; FT order intake +27.2% and EBITDA +14.4%; HRT order intake -9.2% while revenue edged +1.1%.
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