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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, systems, and leak detectors specializing in high and ultra-high vacuum applications. Founded in 1890 by Arthur Pfeiffer in Wetzlar, Germany, the company pioneered innovations like the rotating oil air pump in 1910, the turbomolecular pump in 1958, and digital vacuum gauges in 2000, revolutionizing industries from semiconductors to space exploration. Its products support critical processes in semiconductor fabrication, analytics, research, coatings, and emerging technologies such as MEMS, LEDs, solar cells, and flat panel displays. Notable milestones include supplying NASA for Jupiter missions, equipping the International Space Station, and recent advancements like laser-balanced turbopumps and cloud-based service management. In 2024, it integrated into the Busch Group, enhancing its global reach with over 4,000 employees and adding gas abatement systems in 2025 for comprehensive semiconductor solutions. Committed to sustainability, the company targets a 58.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2034 and net-zero by 2050, aligning with the UN Global Compact and Science Based Targets Initiative while prioritizing energy efficiency and responsible operations.
11.56% operating margin is respectable but not wide. ROIC at 12.62%. Suggests the business covers its cost of capital, but doesn't point to a wide moat.
Revenue declined 3.9% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Negative free cash flow of -€4M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€850M
▼ -3.9% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€61M
▲ +60.5% YoY
Op. Margin
11.56%
▲ +3.2pp YoY
ROIC
12.62%
▲ +3.0pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-€4M
▼ -148.2% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€75M
▲ +49.4% YoY
Net Debt
-€92M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
€109M
3Y CAGR: -2.5%
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