Klingelnberg Ltd
KLIN
ISIN CH0420462266 / Valor 42046226
Klingelnberg Ltd
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About company
Klingelnberg Ltd, established in 1863, is a prominent manufacturer specializing in machine tools for cylindrical and bevel gear processing, as well as precision measuring centers for gears and rotationally symmetric components. The company is well-positioned to address the evolving demands of modern drive technology, particularly in the context of drivetrain electrification. Klingelnberg's product portfolio includes advanced technologies for producing high-precision gears used in various applications, such as gearboxes for electric vehicles, wind power plants, trains, airplane engines, cement mills, and maritime and offshore platforms. The company operates through four main product lines and is recognized for its innovative capabilities, supported by a global team of R&D engineers and over 200 registered patents. The Klingelnberg family continues to play a significant role as an anchor shareholder, maintaining the company's legacy and commitment to technological advancement.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: IndustrialsLatest Results (07.02.2026):
Klingelnberg Ltd — Q4 2023/24 (fiscal year ended 31 March 2024): The company (reported as KLINGELNBERG AG) delivered a solid full-year 2023/24 with record order intake, improved operating profit and stronger cash generation despite a small decline in sales caused by external shipment delays. Management reports a strengthened balance sheet, a higher proposed dividend and continued strategic focus on e‑mobility and wind-energy markets.
Key financials
Net sales: EUR 303.5m (‑1.8% vs prior year). Order intake: EUR 311.4m (+3.7%), the highest in company history. Order backlog: EUR 267.5m. Operating result (EBIT): EUR 25.1m (up EUR 1.3m); EBIT margin 8.3%. Net profit: EUR 17.2m (down from EUR 20.8m). Basic/diluted EPS: EUR 1.95 (prior EUR 2.35).
Cash flow and balance sheet
Cash flow from operating activities: EUR 23.5m (improved). Investments in tangible/intangible assets: EUR 8.3m (reduced). Free cash flow: EUR 16.2m (recovered from negative prior year). Net debt improved to EUR 27.3m; total equity EUR 140.8m and equity ratio 47.5% (up from 44.5%).
Orders and operational notes
Order intake reached a new record (EUR 311.4m) and backlog remained high (EUR 267.5m). Sales were slightly down versus prior year largely because of shipment delays outside the company’s control. Management highlights strong market traction in Asia and continued growth in wind-energy and e‑mobility segments.
Dividend
The Board will propose increasing the dividend to CHF 0.50 per share (up 25% from CHF 0.40), reflecting confidence in cash generation and capital structure.
Geographic mix and workforce
Sales by region: Asia 55.5%, EMEA 31.1%. Workforce expanded to 1,313 FTE (up 84 FTE year‑on‑year).
Outlook and strategic priorities
For 2024/25 management expects a slight increase in sales and an EBIT margin above 8.0%. The company emphasises strategic positioning in renewable energy and e‑mobility, and published its first Sustainability Report as part of the 2023/24 annual report.
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