Detection Technology - Component shortage reduced the growth pace

DT’s Q4 result fell slightly short of our estimates. Growth accelerated in all BUs, but the component shortage had an impact on sales. Demand was strong in the medical and industrial applications, while the security segment also grew and saw the demand picking up.

• Group results: Q4 net sales grew by 24% y/y to EUR 24.7m vs. 25.8m/25.6m Evli/cons. Profitability improved and adj. EBIT grew by 28% y/y, totaling EUR 3m (12% margin) vs. 3.9m/3.9m Evli/cons. R&D costs amounted to EUR 2.9m and were 11.8% of net sales (Q4’20: EUR 2.2m, 11.3%).
• Medical (MBU): net sales came in strong and grew by 24% y/y to EUR 13.6m vs. 14.2m (Evli). The growth was driven by investments in healthcare and strong demand for high-end CT devices.
• Security (SBU): the demand picked up and the topline grew by 26.5% y/y to EUR 7.8m vs. 8m (Evli). The growth was seen in all segments except aviation, but the demand for aviation solutions has evolved positively.
• Industrial (IBU): net sales increased by 22% y/y, totaling EUR 3.4m vs. 3.6m (Evli). The demand was strong in DT’s all main IBU segments.
• Dividend proposal: EUR 0.35 (0.38/0.35 Evli/cons.)
• DT reported that the risks of component shortage have increased and the company has started actions to enhance operative efficiency and find other components suppliers.
• FY’22 outlook: demand will continue to be strong in all of the company’s main markets. The company expects double-digit growth in total net sales both in Q1 and Q2’22.
• No changes in medium-term targets: at least 10% net sales growth and an EBIT-margin at or above 15%.

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