Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Decent dividends
About
Established in 1907 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, AB SKF (publ) is a global enterprise specializing in the conception, advancement, and production of an extensive range of bearings, seals, and lubrication systems, alongside various related services. The company's operations are structured into two primary divisions: Industrial and Automotive. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes a variety of bearing types such as rolling, mounted, super-precision, slewing, plain, and magnetic bearings, as well as industrial and automotive sealing solutions, lubrication management tools, maintenance supplies, condition monitoring technology, and power transmission components. SKF also provides specialized test and measuring equipment, vehicle aftermarket parts, and products related to waste electrical and electronic equipment. Beyond its physical products, SKF delivers a suite of expert services. These encompass application engineering, asset management, proactive condition-based maintenance, mechanical repair, product remanufacturing and tailored customization, and professional training programs. SKF's solutions cater to a vast array of sectors worldwide, including but not limited to aerospace, agriculture, automotive (cars, light trucks, heavy vehicles, two and three wheelers), construction, food and beverage, general manufacturing, machine tools, marine, material handling, metals, mining, mineral processing and cement, ocean energy, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and railway industries, as well as the rapidly growing wind energy sector.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is neither 'expensive' nor 'cheap' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, of fair
Target Price
The average target price of SKF-B.ST is 255 and suggests 2.09% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommenda