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paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA is a German automotive technology company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of advanced solutions in automotive electronics, body kinematics, and e-mobility. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Delbrück, North Rhine-Westphalia, it serves the automotive industry with products including motor vehicle electrical equipment, engine components, computerized instrument board gauges, air conditioning systems, and electronic components. The company operates across key segments such as electronics, mechanics, and electromobility, generating significant revenue from Germany, the European Union, and other international markets. With approximately 680 employees, paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA supports a broad range of manufacturing sectors, including navigational instruments, semiconductors, and control systems. Led by CEO Klaus Dieter Frers, it maintains a workforce focused on innovation in vehicle electrification and advanced kinematics, contributing to the evolution of automotive technologies and components essential for modern vehicles.
Operating margin is thin at 5.51%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 20.0% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Net debt of €64M represents 12.3x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (FY)
€139M
▼ -20.0% YoY
Net Income (FY)
-€6M
▼ -60.2% YoY
Op. Margin
5.51%
▲ +1.6pp YoY
ROIC
8.54%
▲ +2.9pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (FY)
€5M
▲ +137.8% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (FY)
€7M
▼ -41.9% YoY
Net Debt
€64M
Cash & Equiv.
€5M
3Y CAGR: -0.2%
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