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Sandvik AB Analysis Summary

Rating & Target

• Analyst Rating: Market-Perform
• Price Target: SEK 227 (estimated 6% upside from current price of SEK 211.50)
• Long-Term Outlook: Maintains near-term caution due to low market confidence from unchanged targets and modest growth; factors rolling out into the 2020s.

Executive Summary

This report analyzes Sandvik AB based on its updated 2030 strategy ("SANDVIK 2030 Plan"). Key findings highlight strategic strengths but temper optimism about near-term organic growth and the performance of the Machining division. Bernstein assigns Market-Perform with a price target of SEK 227 (228.3% upside based on current price), reflecting modest potential gains while highlighting concerns about the company's diversification and legacy segments.

Key Points

Takeaway 1: 2030 Plan Overview

Bernstein's updated financial projections align with the company’s plan but note limited optimism as targets mirror prior ones and “sell-side numbers” only "slowly move up."

• Consensus Revisions: Bernstein revised financial forecasts (latest in 2024), including:

  • Revenue CAGR (2024–30): ~4.6%
  • EBITA Margin: Between 20.0%–22.0%
  • Adjusted EPS: Sees a CAGR of ~5.4%

• Organic Growth Adjustment: The 2030 organic growth target is adjusted upward but is still limited. Bernstein states that consensus organic growth would increase from 3.5% to 4.6% if the plan leads to market reassessments, but notes the low-market confidence because of prior unmet expectations and ongoing Machining concerns.

Takeaway 2: Strengths (Plus Points)

The plan offers competitive and measured strategic expansion into areas beyond traditional materials:

• Machine Shop Presence: Formation of Intelligent Manufacturing division to capture software.
• Expansions into Higher-Value Niches: Rock Processing targets minerals and aggregates, while aggressive entries into surface drilling (reintroducing a core competitor like Epiroc) and demolition/recycling markets lead to recurring revenue.

Example: The Rock Processing division expects digital sales of SEK 13bn by 2030 and a 17–19% EBITA margin.

Takeaway 3: Weaknesses (Minus Points)

• Machining Delivers Below Expectations:

  • The Machining segment, feared as a declining business, only manages a 3% growth target vs objective outcomes. Historically, it missed a prior 5% goal, and shows the world’s shift to fewer drilled components pushing it out of relevance in global manufacturing.
  • By 2030, its contribution would drop to 33% of EBITA — signaling potential delisting; investors anticipate its poor performance delaying its exit but heralding consolidation.

• Restructuring Expense Program: A new SEK 3bn restructuring activated in late stages, with poorly detailed execution plans. Noted as unreliable due to minimal explained targets.

• Market Confidence Concerns: Despite a detailed plan, Bernste**
  .markets- perform rating reflects a cautious view that additional upside is unlikely.

Analyst Conclusions

Bernstein’s Market-Perform rating suggests the company is adequately priced for its intended direction, but the path to specific targets may be protracted.

Example: Current price target (SEK 227) reflects a modest 6% upside, while longer-term metrics show potential profitability growth but likely slow market penetration.

Investor Notes

• Potential Upside Factors: Technological leadership in rock processing and demolition, partnership with market leaders such as Epiro.
• Risks: Underperformance in Mining, missteps in restructuring, and under-delivery of organic Growth targets.