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 sales volume and earnings. According to the financial report, net sales rose to EUR 213.3 million, up 10% from EUR 194.0 million in the previous year. Total ductile iron components sold increased to 107 kilotons from 95 kilotons, reflecting growing demand for the company's products.
Adjusted EBITDA for the period reached EUR 17.8 million, a 3% increase compared to EUR 17.3 million in fiscal year 24/25. However, the adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 8.4% from 9.0%, indicating that while absolute earnings grew, profitability relative to sales slightly contracted. Unadjusted EBITDA also improved, rising to EUR 15.9 million from EUR 15.6 million.
CFO Gunnar Halden 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."
For fiscal year 26/27, SLR Group expects total production and tons sold to range between 115 and 120 kilotons, with net sales projected at approximately EUR 235 million to EUR 245 million. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be between EUR 20 million and EUR 22 million. This outlook assumes that production volume at the Elsterheide site will increase by at least 15% compared to the previous year.
CEO Jörg Rumikewitz commented on the upcoming year: "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 company's performance is notable given the challenging market conditions in the agricultural sector. SLR Group's ability to achieve double-digit sales growth while maintaining a stable adjusted EBITDA demonstrates resilience and effective operational management. The forecast for fiscal year 26/27 signals confidence in continued demand for ductile iron components, which are essential in large off-highway agricultural, infrastructure, and construction equipment.
Investors and stakeholders can access the final audited annual report on the company's website at slr-gruppe.de/en/investor-relations. The original release is also available via www.newmediawire.com.
SLR Group, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, operates four production facilities in Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. It employs more than 700 people and serves major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Europe and North America. The company has a EUR 75 million bond listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm. The anticipated production increase at Elsterheide could lead to improved margins and stronger financial performance, benefiting investors and reinforcing SLR's position in the ductile iron components market.
