(CANDLE-B) Candles Scandinavia Series - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: ST • Country: Sweden • Currency: SEK • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: SE0016797773

Scented Candles, Plant-Based Wax, Rapeseed Oil

CANDLE-B EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CANDLE-B over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-07": null, "2020-10": null, "2021-01": null, "2021-04": null, "2021-07": null, "2021-10": null, "2022-01": -0.2593, "2022-04": -0.8911, "2022-07": 0.1193, "2022-10": 0.5172, "2023-01": 0.2027, "2023-04": -0.7259, "2023-07": -0.21, "2023-10": 0.62, "2024-01": -0.3248, "2024-04": -1.417, "2024-07": -0.9469, "2024-10": 0.8853, "2025-01": -0.5055, "2025-04": -0.1687,

CANDLE-B Revenue

Revenue of CANDLE-B over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-07: 15.341367, 2020-10: 34.796024, 2021-01: 39.146619, 2021-04: 16.530955, 2021-07: 17.369112, 2021-10: 45.540545, 2022-01: 65.137804, 2022-04: 27.803596, 2022-07: 41.811724, 2022-10: 77.113428, 2023-01: 63.914978, 2023-04: 27.900794, 2023-07: 29.45946, 2023-10: 72.802626, 2024-01: 40.599098, 2024-04: 36.366568, 2024-07: 22.853193, 2024-10: 60.826676, 2025-01: 53.025552, 2025-04: 42.329654,

Description: CANDLE-B Candles Scandinavia Series

Candles Scandinavia AB Series B is a Swedish company that specializes in manufacturing and selling scented candles made from plant-based wax derived from rapeseed oil. The company distributes its products under various private labels, including well-known brands like Yankee Candle and WoodWick, as well as its own brands. With its headquarters in Örebro, Sweden, the company was incorporated in 2009.

From a business perspective, Candles Scandinavia AB has a diversified revenue stream through its multiple private label partnerships, which can help mitigate risks associated with relying on a single brand. To further analyze the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth rate, gross margin, and operating margin can be examined. For instance, a high gross margin could indicate the companys ability to maintain a competitive pricing strategy while ensuring profitability.

Given the companys classification under the GICS Sub Industry: Personal Care Products, its essential to consider the broader industry trends. The home fragrance market is a growing segment, driven by increasing consumer demand for premium and sustainable products. As a manufacturer of eco-friendly scented candles, Candles Scandinavia AB is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. To gauge the companys competitiveness, metrics such as market share, customer acquisition costs, and product innovation pipeline can be evaluated.

From a valuation perspective, the companys market capitalization stands at 244.83M SEK, with a forward P/E ratio of 158.73, indicating potentially high growth expectations. The return on equity (RoE) is currently negative at -21.24, suggesting that the company may be facing challenges in generating profits. To better understand the companys financial health, additional KPIs such as debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and cash flow conversion rate can be analyzed.

CANDLE-B Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 38m
Sub-Industry Personal Care Products
IPO / Inception

CANDLE-B Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -12.9%
Fundamental 41.8%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 62.0%
Analyst Rating -

CANDLE-B Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CANDLE-B Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 83.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 36.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -83.2%
CAGR 5y -12.66%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.15
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.06
Alpha 99.63
Beta -0.608
Volatility 42.80%
Current Volume 0.1k
Average Volume 20d 8.3k
Stop Loss 37.7 (-5.3%)
Signal -4.26

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

Net Income (-6.37m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 10.7m TTM)
FCFTA -0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -12.07pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 18.23% (prev 34.13%; Δ -15.91pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA -0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO -2.02m > Net Income -6.37m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 1.86 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (8.65m) change vs 12m ago -0.01% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 18.25% (prev -4.23%; Δ 22.48pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 126.0% (prev 159.6%; Δ -33.55pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -2.66 (EBITDA TTM -7.69m / Interest Expense TTM 4.13m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.47

(A) 0.19 = (Total Current Assets 70.8m - Total Current Liabilities 38.2m) / Total Assets 171.8m
(B) -0.08 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -13.8m / Total Assets 171.8m
(C) -0.08 = EBIT TTM -11.0m / Avg Total Assets 142.0m
(D) 0.01 = Book Value of Equity 865.1k / Total Liabilities 93.2m
Total Rating: 0.47 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 41.82

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0
2. FCF Yield -0.47% = -0.23
3. FCF Margin -1.13% = -0.42
4. Debt/Equity 0.87 = 2.14
5. Debt/Ebitda -8.84 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC data missing
7. RoE -8.01% = -1.33
8. Rev. Trend -14.57% = -0.73
9. Rev. CAGR 0.45% = 0.06
10. EPS Trend -26.08% = -0.65
11. EPS CAGR -56.29% = -2.50

What is the price of CANDLE-B shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at SEK 39.80 with a total of 146 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.40%, over one month by -0.50%, over three months by +68.64% and over the past year by +89.52%.

Is Candles Scandinavia Series a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Candles Scandinavia Series (ST:CANDLE-B) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 41.82 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CANDLE-B is around 41.87 SEK . This means that CANDLE-B is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.2%.

Is CANDLE-B a buy, sell or hold?

Candles Scandinavia Series has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the CANDLE-B price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 28 -29.6%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 44.7 12.3%

CANDLE-B Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 38.3m (364.3m SEK * 0.105 SEK.USD)
Market Cap SEK = 364.3m (364.3m SEK * 1.0 SEK.SEK)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 353.0k SEK (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 158.7302
P/S = 2.0349
P/B = 4.58
Beta = 0.757
Revenue TTM = 179.0m SEK
EBIT TTM = -11.0m SEK
EBITDA TTM = -7.69m SEK
Long Term Debt = 55.0m SEK (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 13.0m SEK (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 68.0m SEK (Calculated: Short Term 13.0m + Long Term 55.0m)
Net Debt = 67.6m SEK (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 432.0m SEK (364.3m + Debt 68.0m - CCE 353.0k)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -2.66 (Ebit TTM -11.0m / Interest Expense TTM 4.13m)
FCF Yield = -0.47% (FCF TTM -2.02m / Enterprise Value 432.0m)
FCF Margin = -1.13% (FCF TTM -2.02m / Revenue TTM 179.0m)
Net Margin = -3.56% (Net Income TTM -6.37m / Revenue TTM 179.0m)
Gross Margin = 18.25% ((Revenue TTM 179.0m - Cost of Revenue TTM 146.4m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 499.3 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 432.0m / Book Value Of Equity 865.1k)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.71% (Interest Expense 1.85m / Debt 68.0m)
Taxrate = unknown
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 1.86 (Total Current Assets 70.8m / Total Current Liabilities 38.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.87 (Debt 68.0m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 78.6m)
Debt / EBITDA = -8.84 (Net Debt 67.6m / EBITDA -7.69m)
Debt / FCF = -33.59 (Debt 68.0m / FCF TTM -2.02m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 79.5m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -3.71% (Net Income -6.37m, Total Assets 171.8m )
RoE = -8.01% (Net Income TTM -6.37m / Total Stockholder Equity 79.5m)
RoCE = -8.15% (Ebit -11.0m / (Equity 79.5m + L.T.Debt 55.0m))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT none, Invested Capital 114.5m, Ebit -11.0m)
WACC = unknown (E(364.3m)/V(432.3m) * Re(3.77%)) + (D(68.0m)/V(432.3m) * Rd(2.71%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 89.40 | Cagr: 2.53%
Discount Rate = 3.77% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -2.02m)
Revenue Correlation: -14.57 | Revenue CAGR: 0.45%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 25.65
EPS Correlation: -26.08 | EPS CAGR: -56.29%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 135.1

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