Stadler Rail SRAIL.SW
SwitzerlandIndustrials · RailroadsSIX Swiss Exchange · CHF
30.86 CHF (+2.7%)
8 analysts
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Stadler Rail is a Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock (trains, trams, and metros) that designs, produces, and services vehicles for public and private transport operators in Europe and other markets.
Listed on SIX Swiss Exchange · Symbol SRAIL.SW · SWX: SRAIL · Currency CHF
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth9.8
- ✓Good share-price trend8.7
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.4
- ✕Little competitive advantage3.2
- ✕Demanding valuation4.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold, with attention to the evolution of free cash flow conversion and the ability to sustain growth without deteriorating the balance sheet.
Stadler Rail shows exceptional growth (revenues +40.2%, profits +100%) and very strong momentum (52.19%), but its financial health is mediocre (ND/EBITDA 1.44, operating margin 4.04%) and free cash flow conversion is negative, which weighs on quality. Valuation is reasonable on a forward P/E basis (14.34), although the current P/E (28.63) and negative FCF yield (-0.56%) warrant caution.
Negative free cash flow conversion (-5.68%) and a low operating margin (4.04%) indicate that current growth may not be generating shareholder value, and any slowdown in rolling stock demand could expose the weakness of the business model.
Context and risks
Stadler Rail operates in Switzerland, a country with solid institutions and minority shareholder protection, but its business depends on public rail infrastructure contracts in multiple European jurisdictions, exposing it to government spending cycles and regulatory reviews on safety and competition. The moderate governance risk of the country of domicile is reflected in a slight penalty, without identifying additional specific geopolitical or regulatory risks for this company in the current context.
Is Stadler Rail stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 28.6 | 25.4 | +13% |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.9 | 14.5 | −18% |
| Price / book | 3.8 | 4.1 | −5% |
| Price / sales | 0.7 | 2.1 | −66% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.9 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 30.86 CHF, +2.7% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 28.6
- Forward P/E
- 14.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.9
- Price / book
- 3.8
- Price / sales
- 0.7
- PEG
- 0.41
- Market cap
- 3.0B CHF
- Enterprise value
- 3.5B CHF
Profitability
- ROE
- 12.6%
- ROA
- 2.2%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 9.9%
- Gross margin
- 11.4%
- Operating margin
- 4.0%
- Net margin
- 2.5%
- Free cash flow
- −16.8M CHF
- FCF yield
- −0.6%
- Cash conversion
- −6%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 954.2M CHF
- Net debt
- 424.0M CHF
- Cash
- 530.2M CHF
- EBITDA
- 295.3M CHF
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.44
- Debt / equity
- 114.26
- Current ratio
- 0.94
- Quick ratio
- 0.46
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +40.2%
- Earnings growth
- +100.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.05 CHF
- EPS (forward)
- 2.10 CHF
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.7%
- Payout
- 47.6%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.62
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (8)
- Target price
- 30.86 CHF
- 52-week range
- 17.25 – 31.70
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Is Stadler Rail stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 4.9 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 30.86 CHF, +2.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Stadler Rail get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.8 out of 10, rank 1,200 of 2,130 (better than 43% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (9.8) and its weakest, Quality / Moat (3.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Stadler Rail's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 28.6: the share price equals 28.6 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 14.3.
How much is Stadler Rail worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 3.0B CHF and its enterprise value, debt included, is 3.5B CHF.
How much debt does Stadler Rail have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 424.0M CHF. That is 1.44 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Stadler Rail pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.66% and it pays out 48% of its earnings.
How has Stadler Rail stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 55.2% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 17.25 and 31.70 CHF. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Stadler Rail?
8 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 30.86 CHF (+2.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.