Detection Technology - Demand continued strong, EBIT fell short
Detection Technology’s Q3 topline came in strong. Net sales growth continued but profitability was harmed by supply chain issues and one-time provision made.
- Group results: net sales grew by 17.5% y/y to 27.3 and was in line with our and market estimates (27.1/27.2m Evli/cons.). Component shortage restricted DT’s growth in all its business segments. Adj. EBIT was a disappointment, amounting to EUR 0.6m (3.8/3.6m Evli/cons.). Adj. EBIT margin was 2.3%. With low profitability also Q3 EPS of EUR 0.05 fell short of our and market estimates (0.20/0.20 Evli/cons.).
- Component shortage was present, and DT continued its sourcing of more expensive spot-components. Logistics costs were up, and the product modification project kept R&D costs elevated. In addition, a one-time provision worth EUR 1.3m had a significant impact on DT’s profitability. Component availability is expected to improve, and DT sees its profitability improving in Q4.
- Medical (MBU) grew by 24% y/y to EUR 14.8m, beating our expectations (Evli: 13.9m). The growth was driven by strong demand for CT-devices. In addition, postponed deliveries from Q2 supported medical growth in Q3.
- Security (SBU) increased by 14.6% y/y to EUR 8.5 and was below our expectations (Evli: 9.3m). Growth was driven by increased demand for aviation solutions. DT strengthened its position in the US aviation market which is good news considering future growth.
- Industrial (IBU): after a strong comparison period IBU showed y/y growth of 2.8%. Net sales amounted to EUR 3.9m and was in line with our expectations (Evli: 3.9m). Demand in the food segment continued at a good level, and demand increased in mining and NDT applications.
- Outlook: DT expects its group net sales and all business units to grow by double-digits in Q4’22 and Q1’23.