Rieter Holding Ltd.

RIEN

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ISIN CH0003671440 / Valor 367144

SIX Swiss Exchange (2026-02-23)

CHF 3.33-2.63%

Rieter Holding Ltd.
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About company

Rieter Holding Ltd., headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, is a prominent global supplier specializing in systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. With a history spanning over 230 years, Rieter develops and produces machinery, systems, and components that efficiently convert both natural and synthetic fibers into yarn. The company operates 18 production sites across ten countries and employs approximately 4,790 people, with a significant portion based in Switzerland. Rieter is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN. The company is renowned for its advanced spinning technology, which enhances resource efficiency in the textile industry. Rieter's offerings include custom spinning mill systems, precision winding machines, and a comprehensive range of products and services designed to optimize the lifecycle performance of spinning mills. Additionally, Rieter supports its customers with original parts and modernization solutions, ensuring sustained performance and competitiveness. The company collaborates with various partners, such as ARISE IIP and the African Export-Import Bank, to expand its influence and capabilities in the textile manufacturing sector.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Industrials

Order intake & backlog

Order intake for FY 2024: CHF 725.5m, up 34% vs 2023 (fourth consecutive quarter of y/y growth). Order backlog at Dec 31, 2024: approx. CHF 530m (down from CHF 650m a year earlier).

Sales & segment performance

Total sales: CHF 859.1m (‑39% vs 2023). Machines & Systems sales dropped sharply to CHF 424.9m (‑56%); Components: CHF 247.6m (‑7%); After Sales: CHF 186.6m (broadly stable vs prior year).

Profitability & cash flow

EBIT: CHF 28.0m (3.3% margin) vs CHF 104.8m (7.4%) in 2023. Net profit: CHF 10.4m (vs CHF 74.0m). Free cash flow: CHF 14.1m (down from CHF 118.7m in 2023).

Balance sheet & capital actions

Net debt rose to CHF 230.3m (from CHF 191.2m) mainly due to new lease liabilities for the Winterthur Campus. Group equity ratio improved to 33.7% (from 28.8%). Board proposes dividend CHF 2.00/share (payout ratio ~85.8%).

Drivers & management actions

Management attributes maintained profitability despite much lower sales to measures under the “Next Level” performance program. Machines & Systems saw a strong order recovery (order intake +128% in that division) though its sales remained weak in 2024.

Outlook 2025

Rieter expects a challenging H1 2025 and a stronger H2 depending on market recovery; full‑year 2025 sales anticipated at about the 2024 level with an expected EBIT margin of 0%–4%.

Notes & caveats

Results presented are for Rieter Holding Ltd. (FY 2024, year ended Dec 31, 2024) and include restatements noted in the release; forward‑looking statements are subject to usual market and macroeconomic risks per the company disclaimer.

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Key figures

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