Burckhardt Compression Holding AG/Fr. BCHN
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About Burckhardt Compression Holding AG
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of reciprocating compressors used in various industrial applications. These compressors are essential components in gas transport and storage, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, and industrial gas and energy sectors. Founded in 1844, the company has established a strong presence in numerous global markets, with its headquarters located in Winterthur, Switzerland. Burckhardt Compression is known for its expertise in providing customized solutions and comprehensive services, supported by an extensive global service network. The company's competitive strength lies in its technical know-how and capability to deliver reliable and durable compressor systems.
- Ticker
- Fr. BCHN
- Sector
- Industrials
- Primary listing
- XSWX
- Employees
- 3,234
- Headquarters
- Winterthur, Switzerland
BCHN Metrics
BasicAdvanced
CHF 1.6B
14.40
CHF 32.60
0.77
CHF 18.00
3.83%
Price and volume
Market cap
CHF 1.6B
Beta
0.77
52-week high
CHF 595.00
52-week low
CHF 434.50
Average daily volume
6K
Dividend rate
CHF 18.00
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.549
Quick ratio
0.891
Long term debt to equity
0.421
Total debt to equity
0.421
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
55.24%
Interest coverage (TTM)
52.71%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
168.325
Gross margin (TTM)
28.85%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.42%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.87%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.28%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
CHF 330,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.82%
Return on equity (TTM)
31.39%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.402
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.5
Price to book
4.4
Price to tangible book (TTM)
4.52
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.533
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.98%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
37.461
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.83%
Forward dividend yield
3.83%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.52%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
4.49%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.41%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.05%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
16.46%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.15%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
14.47%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.05%
What the Analysts think about BCHN
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Despite weaker demand, Burckhardt Compression delivered record EBIT of CHF 141 million and net income of CHF 110.1 million, with strong operating cash flow and a net cash position. That financial resilience gives it room to manage the downturn and invest for growth. (Burckhardt Compression)
Underlying service order intake was almost flat after adjusting for currency effects and the ACT acquisition, while the expanding installed base supports future aftermarket work. ACT strengthens US service capacity and Fornovo Gas adds a platform in biogas compression. (Burckhardt Compression, Burckhardt Compression AG)
Recent orders for LNG terminals in Asia and compressor packages for Brazil’s Boaventura energy complex show continued demand across major gas and energy infrastructure projects. These wins support the case that project opportunities remain despite broad customer caution. (Burckhardt Compression AG, Burckhardt Compression)
Group order intake fell 31.9% in FY2025, with Systems down 42.3%, leaving the backlog to normalise after years of strong bookings. This points to a much thinner pipeline for future equipment sales. (Burckhardt Compression)
Management expects FY2026 sales of CHF 900 million to CHF 1 billion and an EBIT margin of around 12%, both below FY2025 levels. It has also postponed the timing of its CHF 1.2 billion sales ambition because market visibility remains poor. (Burckhardt Compression)
The company plans to cut up to about 220 positions and expects CHF 20 million in annual savings as it aligns costs with current business volumes. The scale of the restructuring highlights the risk that weak demand and lower factory utilisation persist. (Burckhardt Compression)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 21 Oct 2026.
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Funds containing BCHN
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | Fr. BCHN weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.11% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.11% |
L&G Global Quality Dividends£LDGG | $353M | 0.05% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap£WLDS | $9B | 0.02% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML | $9B | 0.02% |
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