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Gefran S.p.A. is an Italian multinational company specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of sensors, systems, and components for industrial process automation and control. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Provaglio d’Iseo, Brescia, it excels in providing precision devices for measuring variables such as temperature, pressure, position, strain, and force, alongside power controllers, automation platforms, and system integration solutions. Notable products include piezoresistive pressure sensors like TPLA for low pressures, Hart Protocol transducers for hazardous environments, and compact power controllers up to 150A. The company serves key industries including plastics, mobile machinery, and metals, offering customized solutions that enhance process efficiency, energy savings, and digital transformation. With a global footprint spanning production sites and sales offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Gefran emphasizes innovation through R&D, sustainability via dedicated governance committees, and quality certifications. Its vertically integrated supply chain supports standard and tailored offerings, positioning it as a vital player in industrial automation.
Operating margin is thin at 9.68%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue grew 4.7%, steady but not accelerating. Free cash flow declined 32% despite revenue growth, conversion is weakening.
Free cash flow declined 32% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€138M
▲ +4.7% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€9M
▼ -11.4% YoY
Op. Margin
9.05%
▼ -1.0pp YoY
ROIC
7.87%
▼ -0.2pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€14M
▼ -31.6% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€22M
▼ -12.7% YoY
Net Debt
-€33M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
€53M
3Y CAGR: +1.3%
3Y CAGR: +0.7%
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