SLR Group GmbH, a leading supplier of high-quality ductile iron components, has published its final, audited consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 25/26, revealing a significant increase in both sales volume and earnings. The results underscore the company's resilience in a challenging market environment and provide a clear roadmap for future growth.
According to the final figures, SLR Group generated net sales of EUR 213.3 million in fiscal year 25/26, a substantial 10% increase compared to EUR 194.0 million in the previous year. This growth was driven by higher sales volumes, with 107 kilotons of ductile iron components sold, up from 95 kilotons in fiscal year 24/25. Adjusted EBITDA rose slightly to EUR 17.8 million, a 3% increase from EUR 17.3 million the prior year. However, the adjusted EBITDA margin dipped to 8.4% from 9.0%, reflecting a shift in product mix and cost pressures. Unadjusted EBITDA also improved, reaching EUR 15.9 million compared to EUR 15.6 million in the previous year.
The company's performance is particularly noteworthy given the persistent challenges in key end markets. Gunnar Halden, CFO of the SLR Group, emphasized the strategic focus for the coming year: “Our focus in the new fiscal year is clearly on the Elsterheide site. With targeted measures to optimize our production processes, we aim to increase operational efficiency there and adapt even better to the shifting product mix. Elsterheide will thus become a key driver in improving our margin as volumes rise.”
Looking ahead to fiscal year 26/27, SLR Group has issued an optimistic forecast. The company expects total production and tons sold to range from 115 to 120 kilotons, with net sales projected between approximately EUR 235 million and EUR 245 million. Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to reach EUR 20 million to EUR 22 million. This forecast assumes that production volume at the Elsterheide site will increase by at least 15% compared to the previous year, a critical factor in achieving the targeted earnings growth.
Jörg Rumikewitz, CEO of the SLR Group, provided context on the outlook: “The start to the new fiscal year was still subdued. The measures we have initiated to optimize production processes are taking effect step by step - in line with our planning, we expect a significantly stronger second half of the fiscal year. Despite a persistently challenging agricultural market, and with construction expected to stabilize at the same time, we remain confident about the new fiscal year. We aim to consistently increase our output and further expand our business with key customers.”
The final, audited annual report for 25/26 is now available on the company website at slr-gruppe.de/en/investor-relations, providing investors with detailed insights into the company's financial health. The original release can also be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
SLR Group, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, operates four state-of-the-art production facilities in Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. The company serves a first-class customer base of market-leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the off-highway agricultural, infrastructure, and construction equipment sectors. With more than 700 employees and a EUR 75 million bond listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm, SLR Group is well-positioned to capitalize on stabilizing construction markets and to navigate the ongoing challenges in agriculture. The announced efficiency measures and volume growth targets signal a clear commitment to enhancing profitability and shareholder value in the years ahead.
