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HYDRO Exploitation SA is a Swiss company limited by shares specializing in the operation, maintenance, and management of hydroelectric facilities and electrical installations. It provides comprehensive services including operation and monitoring, mechanical rehabilitation through centralized workshops for wheel repairs and component overhauls, engineering projects from feasibility studies to commissioning, specialized services such as underwater inspections and bathymetry, and command and control systems integrating automation technologies. The company also offers measurements, expertise, and consultancy to ensure efficient and sustainable performance of power generation assets. Serving primarily owners of hydroelectric power stations, HYDRO Exploitation SA unites multidisciplinary skills under one roof, covering all aspects from administrative management to rehabilitation of energy production developments. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sion, Switzerland, it plays a vital role in the renewable energy sector by supporting the operational needs of key hydroelectric infrastructure.
Operating margin is thin at 2.37%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue grew 25.5%, still solid. Free cash flow declined 174% despite revenue growth, conversion is weakening.
Free cash flow declined 174% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. Negative free cash flow of -CHF 2M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
CHF 117M
▲ +25.5% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
CHF 3M
▲ +60.8% YoY
Op. Margin
2.37%
▲ +0.8pp YoY
ROIC
7.95%
▲ +3.5pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-CHF 2M
▼ -174.5% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
-CHF 554K
▼ -120.4% YoY
Net Debt
-CHF 16M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
CHF 16M
3Y CAGR: +7.3%
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