Overview
Germany high-precision gear maker's 2025 revenue fell 4.1% on weaker e-Bike sales
Adjusted EBITDA rose to EUR 1.6 mln, driven by efficiency and cost reduction measures
Company guides for lower 2026 revenue and negative adjusted EBITDA
Outlook
hGears expects 2026 revenue of EUR 80–90 mln
Company sees 2026 adjusted EBITDA of EUR minus 3 to 0 mln
hGears forecasts 2026 free cash flow of EUR minus 5 to minus 2 mln
Result Drivers
COST AND EFFICIENCY MEASURES - Co said structural and cost-saving actions, including lower personnel costs, drove improvement in adjusted EBITDA and gross margin
E-BIKE WEAKNESS - Co said persistently high inventory levels and subdued end-demand in the e-Bike sector reduced production and drove revenue decline
E-TOOLS AND E-MOBILITY GROWTH - Co said revenue gains in e-Tools were driven by solid demand for gardening tool components, and [e]-Mobility growth was supported by focus on premium, sports, and luxury segments
Company press release: ID:nEQ34zsMba
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Adjusted EBITDA Margin
1.70%
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"
The average consensus recommendation for the auto, truck & motorcycle parts peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for hGears AG is €2.32, about 121% above its March 24 closing price of €1.05
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