Alfa Laval (ALFA) Stock Overview
Provides heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products and solutions worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | SEK 511.20 |
| 52 Week High | SEK 579.80 |
| 52 Week Low | SEK 388.10 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.72% |
| 3 Month Change | -1.50% |
| 1 Year Change | 27.07% |
| 3 Year Change | 28.60% |
| 5 Year Change | 67.83% |
| Change since IPO | 1,986.53% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 19
ALFA: Future Tanker Orders And Order Momentum Will Support Higher Fair Value Estimate
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Alfa Laval has been raised by SEK 29, with recent research citing updated views on order momentum and a more balanced valuation as the basis for this change. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alfa Laval shows a mix of views, but there is a clear pocket of bullish analysts who see room for the stock to perform in line with, or better than, their updated valuation work.Narrative Update • May 03
ALFA: Future Tanker Orders Will Support Higher Fair Value Estimate
Alfa Laval's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from SEK 570 to SEK 635. This reflects a mix of higher SEK-based price targets from several banks and updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that analysts see as better aligned with recent order and valuation trends.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
ALFA: Elevated P E Multiples Will Test Tanker Order Momentum
Analyst price targets for Alfa Laval have been adjusted modestly higher, with recent SEK-based target increases at Citi, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley partly offset by a downgrade at Pareto. Analysts highlight order momentum in tankers and a valuation they view as more reasonable.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 19
ALFA: Future Tanker Orders And Order Momentum Will Support Higher Fair Value Estimate
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Alfa Laval has been raised by SEK 29, with recent research citing updated views on order momentum and a more balanced valuation as the basis for this change. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alfa Laval shows a mix of views, but there is a clear pocket of bullish analysts who see room for the stock to perform in line with, or better than, their updated valuation work.Narrative Update • May 03
ALFA: Future Tanker Orders Will Support Higher Fair Value Estimate
Alfa Laval's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from SEK 570 to SEK 635. This reflects a mix of higher SEK-based price targets from several banks and updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that analysts see as better aligned with recent order and valuation trends.Narrative Update • Apr 18
ALFA: Elevated P E Multiples Will Test Tanker Order Momentum
Analyst price targets for Alfa Laval have been adjusted modestly higher, with recent SEK-based target increases at Citi, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley partly offset by a downgrade at Pareto. Analysts highlight order momentum in tankers and a valuation they view as more reasonable.
Narrative Update • Apr 04
ALFA: Fair Outlook Balances Tanker Demand Opportunities With Execution And Pricing Risks
Alfa Laval's analyst fair value estimate has moved from SEK 479.33 to SEK 518.13. Analysts attribute this change to higher price targets from JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley, along with updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of this shift.Narrative Update • Mar 21
ALFA: Elevated P E Multiples Will Test Tanker Order Resilience
Analysts have lifted the SEK 500 price target on Alfa Laval by SEK 10 to SEK 510, citing recent upward revisions that reflect tanker order expectations, a shift to Equal Weight ratings, and more neutral valuation views across recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alfa Laval has centered on order intake expectations, especially around tanker activity, and how these assumptions line up with current valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 06
ALFA: Elevated P E Multiples Will Strain Tanker Order Execution Ahead
Narrative Update: Alfa Laval The analyst fair value estimate for Alfa Laval has been lifted from SEK 425 to SEK 430, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and P/E multiples, as analysts point to stronger tanker order expectations, a more balanced valuation and a series of recent price target revisions, including moves to SEK 466 and SEK 500. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Alfa Laval highlight a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting their views and price targets in quick succession.Narrative Update • Feb 19
ALFA: Rising P E Multiples Will Face Heightened Execution Risk Ahead
Alfa Laval's analyst price target has been adjusted from SEK 420 to SEK 425, as analysts factor in updated fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and P/E assumptions following mixed target revisions from Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Analyst Commentary The latest Street research on Alfa Laval highlights a mixed but increasingly valuation-conscious setup, with recent target moves reflecting both optimism and caution around execution and earnings quality.Analysis Article • Feb 06
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Alfa Laval AB (publ) (STO:ALFA) After Its Yearly Report
As you might know, Alfa Laval AB (publ) ( STO:ALFA ) recently reported its full-year numbers. It looks like the results...Narrative Update • Feb 05
ALFA: Future Margin Resilience Will Support Higher Fair Value Estimate
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Alfa Laval from SEK 530 to SEK 570, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of views around Alfa Laval, with some adjustments to price targets and assumptions feeding into the revised fair value estimate of SEK 570.Narrative Update • Jan 22
ALFA: Rising P E Multiples Will Exceed Comfortable Execution Risk Limits
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Alfa Laval from SEK 348.52 to SEK 420.00. This change reflects updated assumptions around growth, profitability and P/E multiples, in line with higher Street price targets rising from SEK 468 to SEK 540.Analysis Article • Jan 19
Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Narrative Update • Jan 08
ALFA: Raised Guidance And Partnerships Will Support Balanced Medium Term Prospects
Narrative Update Alfa Laval's analyst price targets have moved slightly higher, with updated fair value now at SEK 479.33. Analysts are referencing recent target increases to SEK 540 and SEK 484 as support for this new level.Narrative Update • Dec 18
ALFA: Raised Guidance And Partnerships Will Support Sustainable Medium Term Performance
We raise our analyst price target on Alfa Laval to SEK 479 from SEK 470, reflecting analysts' increased confidence in slightly faster revenue growth, a marginally lower discount rate, and a modestly higher future valuation multiple supported by recent target upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Alfa Laval remains skewed positively, with multiple recent target increases and at least one rating upgrade signaling rising conviction in the company’s medium term growth and earnings trajectory.Analysis Article • Dec 14
We Think Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Dec 04
ALFA: Raised Guidance And Partnerships Will Support Balanced Long Term Performance
Alfa Laval's analyst fair value estimate has inched higher to approximately SEK 470 from about SEK 468, as analysts factor in modestly stronger long term revenue growth, slightly improved margins, and a higher forward earnings multiple reflected in recent price target increases and rating upgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from bullish analysts highlight a constructive view on Alfa Laval's earnings power and execution, with price targets moving meaningfully above the current fair value estimate and prior expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 20
ALFA: Recent Upgrades And Partnerships Will Support Durable Performance Ahead
The fair value estimate for Alfa Laval has increased modestly by SEK 1.71 to SEK 467.64. This adjustment reflects analysts' improved outlook based on recent upward revisions in price targets, alongside expectations of steady revenue growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Nov 05
ALFA: Recent Ratings Upgrades Will Drive Confidence Amid Margin and Competition Risks
The analyst fair value estimate for Alfa Laval has increased from SEK 452.29 to SEK 465.93. This reflects analysts’ higher price targets, driven by an updated industry outlook and recent research upgrades.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Alfa Laval AB (publ) Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year
A week ago, Alfa Laval AB (publ) ( STO:ALFA ) came out with a strong set of third-quarter numbers that could...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift Alfa Laval Fair Value on Strong Margins but Warn of Valuation Risks
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Alfa Laval from SEK 447.93 to SEK 452.29. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and a recent upgrade to a Buy rating as supporting factors.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Energy Efficiency And Decarbonization Will Expand Global Opportunities
The consensus analyst price target for Alfa Laval has increased from SEK 440 to SEK 448. This change is supported by more optimistic analyst outlooks on revenue growth, profit margin, and recent upward rating actions.Analysis Article • Sep 23
Investor Optimism Abounds Alfa Laval AB (publ) (STO:ALFA) But Growth Is Lacking
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 23x in Sweden, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Aug 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 19
A Look At The Fair Value Of Alfa Laval AB (publ) (STO:ALFA)
OM:ALFA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Alfa Laval's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Key...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Alfa Laval's (STO:ALFA) Recent Growth In Returns
OM:ALFA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Alfa Laval's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Did you...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Should You Be Adding Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) To Your Watchlist Today?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Is It Time To Consider Buying Alfa Laval AB (publ) (STO:ALFA)?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Alfa Laval AB (publ) ( STO:ALFA ). The company's stock saw a...
New Narrative • Nov 08
Critical Investments In Services And Heat Pump Expansion To Fuel Revenue Growth And Margin Gains
Investments in service business infrastructure and personnel are aimed at driving future revenue growth and improving net margins.Shareholder Returns
| ALFA | SE Machinery | SE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -7.3% | -1.6% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | 27.1% | 25.4% | 13.5% |
Return vs Industry: ALFA exceeded the Swedish Machinery industry which returned 25.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ALFA exceeded the Swedish Market which returned 13.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ALFA volatility | |
|---|---|
| ALFA Average Weekly Movement | 3.7% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 5.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in SE Market | 13.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in SE Market | 3.7% |
Stable Share Price: ALFA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swedish market.
Volatility Over Time: ALFA's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 24,399 | Tom Erixon | www.alfalaval.com |
Alfa Laval AB (publ) provides heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products and solutions worldwide. The company operates through three divisions: Energy, Food & Pharma, and Ocean. It offers ballast water management systems; oil/gas-fired steam and composite steam boilers, exhaust gas economizers, electric steam boilers, and exhaust gas steam boilers; and exhaust gas cleaning products, as well as decanters and separators.
Alfa Laval AB (publ) Fundamentals Summary
| ALFA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | SEK 211.29b |
| Earnings (TTM) | SEK 8.18b |
| Revenue (TTM) | SEK 69.13b |
25.8x
P/E Ratio3.1x
P/S RatioIs ALFA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ALFA income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | SEK 69.13b |
| Cost of Revenue | SEK 43.81b |
| Gross Profit | SEK 25.32b |
| Other Expenses | SEK 17.14b |
| Earnings | SEK 8.18b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 21, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 19.79 |
| Gross Margin | 36.62% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.83% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 32.1% |
How did ALFA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield45%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/01 06:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Alfa Laval AB (publ) is covered by 37 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Vladimir Sergievskii | Barclays |
| Vladimir Sergievskii | Barclays |