Schouw & Co

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Equity

ISIN DK0010253921 / Valor 805832

Nasdaq Copenhagen Equities (2025-10-20)

DKK 624.00+1.63%

Schouw & Co
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About company

Schouw & Co. is a Danish industrial conglomerate that maintains long-term ownership of a diverse portfolio of businesses, primarily within the business-to-business production and commerce sectors. The company typically oversees 5-7 independent sub-groups, each focused on their specific market segment. Despite facing a challenging economic environment in 2024, Schouw & Co. achieved record-high EBITDA and operational cash flow, even as revenue declined due to reduced volumes in certain segments and lower material prices. The company also made significant progress in reducing its debt, underscoring its resilience and strategic financial management.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Non-Energy Materials

Revenue Performance

Schouw & Co. reported a 9% decrease in revenue for Q3 2024, totaling DKK 9.543 billion compared to DKK 10.515 billion in Q3 2023. The decline was driven by lower volume sales and reduced prices across various business areas.

EBITDA and Profitability

EBITDA for Q3 2024 stood at DKK 834 million, marking an 8% reduction from DKK 909 million in the previous year. Despite this decrease, the company maintained solid profitability with a profit for the period of DKK 357 million, down from DKK 421 million in Q3 2023.

Cash Flow and Financial Stability

Cash flows from operating activities remained strong at DKK 1.158 billion in Q3 2024, although this was a 22% decrease compared to DKK 1.490 billion in Q3 2023. The company continues to generate robust cash flow, supporting ongoing investments and operational needs.

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

Schouw & Co. achieved a ROIC excluding goodwill of 13.3% in Q3 2024, up by 0.9 percentage points from 12.4% in the previous year. This improvement reflects the company's effective use of its invested capital to generate returns.

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Key figures

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Performance

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