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Investing.com -- SFC Energy AG (ETR:F3CG) stock fell 4.7% after Berenberg downgraded the fuel cell manufacturer from Buy to Hold, citing concerns about the company’s ability to meet its ambitious mid-term targets.
The German investment bank slashed its price target on SFC Energy from €27 to €18, still implying about 17% upside from current levels, but expressing skepticism about the company’s growth trajectory. Berenberg analysts now forecast SFC Energy to double its revenues from €118 million in 2023 to €237 million by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate of 15%.
This projection falls significantly short of SFC Energy’s own mid-term guidance, which calls for sales of €400-500 million and an EBITDA margin exceeding 15% through 2028. Berenberg expects a more modest EBITDA margin increase from 12.8% to 13.5% over the same period.
The downgrade reflects several challenges facing SFC Energy, including delayed momentum in key growth areas. Berenberg highlighted slower penetration into the US market, volatile defense projects, and limited hydrogen investment outside select regions as primary concerns. These factors, combined with margin pressure, prompted the bank to lower its FY25 earnings per share estimate by 72% and reduce FY26-27 forecasts by high double digits.
While Berenberg remains constructive on SFC Energy’s long-term prospects, the bank believes near-term upside appears limited given these headwinds.
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