Vaisala VAIAS.HE
FinlandTechnology · Scientific & Technical InstrumentsNasdaq Helsinki · EUR
59.20 EUR (−3.0%)
5 analysts
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Vaisala is a Finnish technology company that designs and manufactures measurement instruments for weather, climate and industrial applications, selling both equipment and data services to customers in sectors such as energy, aviation and public administration.
Listed on Nasdaq Helsinki · Symbol VAIAS.HE · HEL: VAIAS · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend7.8
- ✓High-quality business7.7
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.6
- !Somewhat demanding valuation5.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsBusiness quality and a clean balance sheet offset a demanding valuation, although the 34.08 P/E limits near-term upside.
Vaisala presents a solid profile: a very healthy balance sheet (net debt/EBITDA of 0.13), high profitability (ROE of 21.14% and ROIC of 18.89%) and gross margins of 55.95%, with 36% earnings growth supporting a P/E of 34.08. Valuation is not cheap, but business quality and 30.44% momentum partially justify the multiple.
The main risk is the demanding valuation (P/E of 34.08 and EV/EBITDA of 19.82) in a business with moderate revenue growth (4.4%), leaving little room for error if earnings growth is not sustained.
Context and risks
Vaisala has no material exposure to current macro factors: its net debt is minimal (net debt/EBITDA of 0.13), its weather and industrial instrumentation business does not depend on commodities or conflict-affected shipping routes, and its Finnish domicile adds no relevant geopolitical risk. The rise in long-term rates has a negligible effect on its valuation given its clean balance sheet and moderate growth profile.
Is Vaisala stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 34.1 | 31.3 | +9% |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.8 | 20.4 | −3% |
| Price / book | 6.8 | 6.3 | +7% |
| Price / sales | 3.7 | 5.3 | −31% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.4 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 59.20 EUR, −3.0% 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
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at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- P/E
- 34.1
- Forward P/E
- 24.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 19.8
- Price / book
- 6.8
- Price / sales
- 3.7
- PEG
- 1.69
- Market cap
- 2.2B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 2.2B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 21.1%
- ROA
- 9.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 18.9%
- Gross margin
- 56.0%
- Operating margin
- 13.3%
- Net margin
- 10.8%
- Free cash flow
- 76.3M EUR
- FCF yield
- 3.4%
- Cash conversion
- 68%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 97.5M EUR
- Net debt
- 15.0M EUR
- Cash
- 82.5M EUR
- EBITDA
- 112.4M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.13
- Debt / equity
- 29.77
- Current ratio
- 2.09
- Quick ratio
- 1.58
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +4.4%
- Earnings growth
- +36.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.79 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 2.46 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.4%
- Payout
- 48.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.78
- Analyst consensus
- none (5)
- Target price
- 59.20 EUR
- 52-week range
- 40.85 – 62.10
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Is Vaisala stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.4 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 59.20 EUR, −3.0% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Vaisala get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 7.0 out of 10, rank 234 of 2,130 (better than 89% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (7.8) and its weakest, Valuation (5.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Vaisala's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 34.1: the share price equals 34.1 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 24.8.
How much is Vaisala worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 2.2B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 2.2B EUR.
How much debt does Vaisala have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 15.0M EUR. That is 0.13 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does Vaisala pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.41% and it pays out 48% of its earnings.
How has Vaisala stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 39.1% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 40.85 and 62.10 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Vaisala?
5 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 59.20 EUR (−3.0% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.