Enersense - Relatively good development
Enersense’s Q3 profitability topped our estimates as EBITDA development was favorable in all other segments except International Operations, where we believe inflation continues to be more of a problem than in Finland.
- Enersense Q3 revenue grew 10.5% y/y to EUR 64.4m, compared to our EUR 65.4m estimate. Revenue grew in all other segments except Smart Industry, where the 18% y/y decline was mainly due to the lower volumes of the Olkiluoto 3 project. Power and Connectivity top lines were close to our estimates.
- Adjusted EBITDA landed at EUR 4.3m vs our EUR 2.0m estimate, while EBIT was EUR 1.9m vs our EUR -0.3m estimate. EBITDA improved in Power as well as Connectivity while it remained flat in Smart Industry. International Operations saw EBITDA decrease due to high inflation in the Baltics. Q3 EBITDA was burdened by investments in offshore wind power and a new ERP system to the tune of EUR 1.0m. Enersense has managed to negotiate price increases for new as well as existing contracts to compensate for inflation.
- Order backlog amounted to EUR 385m at the end of Q3, while it was EUR 272m a year ago. Smart Industry order backlog increased significantly, including the EUR 100m agreement with the energy company Helen (EUR 200m including the options to extend the agreement). Development was strong also in Power.
- Enersense guides FY ’22 revenue to be in the EUR 245-265m range and adjusted EBITDA EUR 6-12m (unchanged).