According to preliminary, unaudited figures, the technotrans Group significantly improved its profitability in fiscal year 2025. The results show a clear increase in the operating margin and return on capital employed, accompanied by moderate revenue growth and a slight deviation from previous sales guidance. At the same time, the company completed the implementation of the Future Ready 2025 strategy and announces continued growth under the new Ready for Growth 2030 strategy.
EBIT margin increases to 7.1 percent
The preliminary EBIT margin of the technotrans Group rose from 5.2 percent to 7.1 percent, within the forecast range of 7.0 percent to 9.0 percent. According to the management, this improvement was driven in particular by positive performance in new business and the consistent implementation of efficiency enhancement measures.
The company indicates that the combination of a higher-quality order portfolio with operational cost optimisation programmes translated into a lasting improvement in profitability. The preliminary figures confirm that achieving profitability targets was a priority of the Future Ready 2025 strategy.
ROCE above the upper end of the guidance range
The sustainable improvement in earnings is also evident in the return on capital employed. The preliminary Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) reached 16.8 percent, clearly above the prior-year figure of 11.8 percent and also above the guidance range of 13.0 percent to 16.0 percent.
Such a high ROCE level indicates that technotrans is using the capital employed in its operations effectively. The increase in this indicator is significant for shareholders and creditors, as it reflects an improvement in financial efficiency and the ability to generate returns on investments in the company’s assets.
Revenue below plan due to weaker year-end
Preliminary consolidated revenue of the technotrans Group increased by 2.5 percent to 244.0 million euros. The achieved figure was slightly below the forecast range of 245 million to 265 million euros.
The company attributes this deviation primarily to unexpected customer restraint at the end of the fiscal year. The slowdown in orders in the final phase of the reporting period limited sales dynamics, but did not prevent the achievement of profitability targets. The increase in operating profit with relatively moderate revenue growth indicates an improvement in the margin structure of the business.
Completion of Future Ready 2025 and a new growth phase
technotrans also reports the completion of the Future Ready 2025 strategy. According to the management, the objectives in the areas of efficiency improvement and profitability have been achieved, forming the basis for the next development phase focused on accelerating growth.
Michael Finger, CEO of technotrans SE, comments on the results as follows: "In fiscal year 2025, we significantly improved our profitability and successfully completed the Future Ready 2025 strategy. technotrans is now optimally positioned to accelerate growth under our new Ready for Growth 2030 strategy."
The new Ready for Growth 2030 strategy is to focus on intensifying growth while maintaining cost discipline and efficient use of capital. In the context of the presented results, this means a transition from a phase of strong profitability improvement to a stage emphasising expansion while preserving the efficiency standards already achieved.
Full results to be published in March 2026
The figures presented are preliminary and unaudited. technotrans announces that the annual separate and consolidated financial statements of technotrans SE for fiscal year 2025 will be published on March 24, 2026. The detailed reports will allow a more comprehensive assessment of the revenue structure, the performance of business segments and the impact of efficiency measures on individual business areas.
