SLR Group GmbH, a leading supplier of high-quality ductile iron components, has reported a significant increase in net sales for fiscal year 25/26, according to its final, audited consolidated financial statements. Net sales rose 10% to EUR 213.3 million, up from EUR 194.0 million in the previous year. The company sold 107 kilotons of ductile iron components, compared to 95 kilotons in fiscal year 24/25, marking a 12.6% increase in volume. Adjusted EBITDA grew slightly to EUR 17.8 million, a 3% rise from EUR 17.3 million, while the adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.4%, down from 9.0% a year earlier. Unadjusted EBITDA also improved to EUR 15.9 million from EUR 15.6 million.
The results underscore SLR Group’s ability to expand its business despite a challenging agricultural market. The company’s performance is particularly important for its stakeholders, including investors in its EUR 75 million Nordic bond listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm, as it demonstrates resilience and operational progress. The full annual report is available on the company’s website at slr-gruppe.de/en/investor-relations.
Looking ahead to fiscal year 26/27, SLR Group forecasts total production and tonnage sold of 115 to 120 kilotons, with net sales between approximately EUR 235 million and EUR 245 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from EUR 20 million to EUR 22 million, representing growth of up to 23.6% over the prior year. This positive outlook is based on the assumption that production volume at the Elsterheide site will increase by at least 15% compared to the previous year.
Gunnar Halden, CFO of the SLR Group, commented: “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.”
CEO Jörg Rumikewitz added: “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.”
SLR Group, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, operates four production facilities in Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic and employs more than 700 people. Its components are primarily used in large off-highway agricultural, infrastructure, and construction equipment. The company’s ability to secure single-source relationships with leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Europe and North America positions it well for sustained growth. The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
