(AQ) AQ - Ratings and Ratios
Components, Systems, Transformers, Cabinets, Assemblies
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Description: AQ AQ
AQ Group AB (ST:AQ) is a global industrial company that develops, manufactures, and assembles components and systems for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, and renewable energy. The company operates through two main segments: Component and System, offering a wide range of products such as electric cabinets, wiring systems, electromechanical modules, thermoplastic parts, and inductive components.
The companys diverse product portfolio and global presence in 13 countries, including Sweden, Finland, Germany, the United States, China, and India, enable it to capitalize on growth opportunities in various markets. AQ Groups customers include companies in the food processing, shipbuilding, port handling, railway, automotive, and renewable energy sectors, among others.
To evaluate the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and return on equity (RoE) can be used. With a RoE of 15.28%, AQ Group demonstrates a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the companys P/E ratio of 28.06 and forward P/E of 25.38 suggest that the market expects continued growth in earnings.
Further analysis of AQ Groups financials and industry trends reveals opportunities for growth in the electrical components and equipment sector, driven by increasing demand for renewable energy and electrification in various industries. The companys diversified product portfolio and global presence position it well to capitalize on these trends.
From a valuation perspective, AQ Groups market capitalization of 18,092.83M SEK and a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.06 indicate a relatively high valuation. However, the companys strong RoE and growth prospects may justify this valuation. To make a more informed investment decision, a detailed analysis of the companys financial statements, industry trends, and competitive landscape is necessary.
AQ Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 1,878m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Electrical Equipment & Parts |
GiC Sub-Industry | Electrical Components & Equipment |
IPO / Inception |
AQ Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 91.0 |
Fundamental | 73.4% |
Dividend Rating | 28.2 |
Rel. Strength | 16.4 |
Analysts | - |
Fair Price Momentum | 236.12 SEK |
Fair Price DCF | 37.75 SEK |
AQ Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.91% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 4.22% |
Annual Growth 5y | -47.10% |
Payout Consistency | 71.9% |
Payout Ratio | 22.4% |
AQ Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 87.7% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 87.4% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 90.6% |
CAGR 5y | 38.94% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.91 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.29 |
Alpha | 17.20 |
Beta | 1.296 |
Volatility | 32.60% |
Current Volume | 101.3k |
Average Volume 20d | 63.8k |
Stop Loss | 189.5 (-3.6%) |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
Net Income (655.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 522.5m TTM) |
FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.39pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
NWC/Revenue 33.32% (prev 30.07%; Δ 3.25pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.13b > Net Income 655.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
Net Debt (-219.0m) to EBITDA (1.15b) ratio: -0.19 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
Current Ratio 2.67 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (91.8m) change vs 12m ago 0.07% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
Gross Margin 50.86% (prev 48.24%; Δ 2.61pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
Asset Turnover 131.3% (prev 138.6%; Δ -7.31pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
Interest Coverage Ratio 39.48 (EBITDA TTM 1.15b / Interest Expense TTM 21.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 7.33
(A) 0.42 = (Total Current Assets 4.64b - Total Current Liabilities 1.73b) / Total Assets 6.88b |
(B) 0.59 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 4.08b / Total Assets 6.88b |
(C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 829.0m / Avg Total Assets 6.63b |
(D) 1.70 = Book Value of Equity 4.12b / Total Liabilities 2.42b |
Total Rating: 7.33 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 73.44
1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
2. FCF Yield 5.02% = 2.51 |
3. FCF Margin 10.25% = 2.56 |
4. Debt/Equity 0.15 = 2.49 |
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.58 = 2.24 |
6. ROIC - WACC 2.94% = 3.68 |
7. RoE 15.13% = 1.26 |
8. Rev. Trend 49.03% = 2.45 |
9. Rev. CAGR 11.06% = 1.38 |
10. EPS Trend 60.00% = 1.50 |
11. EPS CAGR 23.69% = 2.37 |
What is the price of AQ shares?
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at SEK 196.50 with a total of 101,306 shares traded.Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.72%, over one month by +5.93%, over three months by +15.05% and over the past year by +45.00%.
Is AQ a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, AQ (ST:AQ) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 73.44 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AQ is around 236.12 SEK . This means that AQ is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +20.16% (Margin of Safety).
Is AQ a buy, sell or hold?
AQ has no consensus analysts rating.What are the forecasts/targets for the AQ price?
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 190 | -3.3% |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 268.1 | 36.4% |
AQ Fundamental Data Overview
Market Cap SEK = 18.03b (18.03b SEK * 1.0 SEK.SEK)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 888.0m SEK (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 27.4825
P/E Forward = 25.0
P/S = 2.0695
P/B = 3.9317
Beta = 0.776
Revenue TTM = 8.71b SEK
EBIT TTM = 829.0m SEK
EBITDA TTM = 1.15b SEK
Long Term Debt = 517.0m SEK (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 152.0m SEK (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 669.0m SEK (Calculated: Short Term 152.0m + Long Term 517.0m)
Net Debt = -219.0m SEK (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 17.81b SEK (18.03b + Debt 669.0m - CCE 888.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 39.48 (Ebit TTM 829.0m / Interest Expense TTM 21.0m)
FCF Yield = 5.02% (FCF TTM 893.0m / Enterprise Value 17.81b)
FCF Margin = 10.25% (FCF TTM 893.0m / Revenue TTM 8.71b)
Net Margin = 7.52% (Net Income TTM 655.0m / Revenue TTM 8.71b)
Gross Margin = 50.86% ((Revenue TTM 8.71b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.28b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.33 (Enterprise Value 17.81b / Book Value Of Equity 4.12b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.49% (Interest Expense 10.0m / Debt 669.0m)
Taxrate = 19.30% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 159.0m / 824.0m)
NOPAT = 669.0m (EBIT 829.0m * (1 - 19.30%))
Current Ratio = 2.67 (Total Current Assets 4.64b / Total Current Liabilities 1.73b)
Debt / Equity = 0.15 (Debt 669.0m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 4.45b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.58 (Net Debt -219.0m / EBITDA 1.15b)
Debt / FCF = 0.75 (Debt 669.0m / FCF TTM 893.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.33b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 9.52% (Net Income 655.0m, Total Assets 6.88b )
RoE = 15.13% (Net Income TTM 655.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 4.33b)
RoCE = 17.10% (Ebit 829.0m / (Equity 4.33b + L.T.Debt 517.0m))
RoIC = 13.39% (NOPAT 669.0m / Invested Capital 5.00b)
WACC = 10.45% (E(18.03b)/V(18.69b) * Re(10.79%)) + (D(669.0m)/V(18.69b) * Rd(1.49%) * (1-Tc(0.19)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 87.20 | Cagr: 0.07%
Discount Rate = 10.79% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 58.67% ; FCFE base≈902.6m ; Y1≈581.8m ; Y5≈256.5m
Fair Price DCF = 37.75 (DCF Value 3.46b / Shares Outstanding 91.7m; 5y FCF grow -41.31% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 49.03 | Revenue CAGR: 11.06%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -55.82%
EPS Correlation: 60.00 | EPS CAGR: 23.69%
EPS Growth Correlation: -58.88%