Palfinger AG/€PAL
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About Palfinger AG
Palfinger AG is an Austrian company operating in the mechanical engineering industry, specifically known for manufacturing hydraulic lifting, loading, and handling systems. The company's core products include truck-mounted cranes, loader cranes, hook lifts, aerial work platforms, and customized hydraulic solutions designed for diverse applications including construction, transportation, and agriculture. Founded in 1932, Palfinger has grown to achieve a significant presence worldwide, with its headquarters located in Bergheim, Austria. The company distinguishes itself through its focus on innovation and strong global distribution network, providing comprehensive customer support and localized service solutions to meet regional needs. This strategic expansion into international markets underscores Palfinger's commitment to maintaining a robust global footprint and adapting to technological advancements.
- Ticker
- €PAL
- Sector
- Industrials
- Primary listing
- VSE
- Employees
- 12,230
- Headquarters
- Bergheim, Austria
- Website
- www.palfinger.ag
Palfinger AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€1.1B
12.05
€2.54
1.17
€0.90
2.95%
Price and volume
Market cap
€1.1B
Beta
1.17
52-week high
€40.50
52-week low
€28.90
Average daily volume
33K
Dividend rate
€0.90
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.427
Quick ratio
0.602
Long term debt to equity
0.437
Total debt to equity
0.63
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.78%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.42%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
226.634
Gross margin (TTM)
26.08%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.00%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.84%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.61%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€190,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.71%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.20%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
12.05
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.482
Price to book
1.28
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.84
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.126
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.96%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3.348
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.95%
Forward dividend yield
2.95%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.79%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
7.94%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.51%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.26%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.58%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.12%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.34%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.72%
Bulls say / Bears say
Q1 2026 net profit rose nearly 12% YoY to €24.6 million, driven by sustained early-year demand momentum (Reuters).
Q1 2026 revenue grew 1.6% YoY to €561.5 million, led by robust demand in Europe and a flourishing marine segment, underscoring the benefit of portfolio diversification (Reuters).
Major orders exceeding €100 million from offshore wind and cruise projects in H1 2026 bolster the order backlog and support medium-term revenue visibility (Reuters).
H1 2026 EBIT declined 7% YoY to €84.1 million, reflecting margin erosion amid rising cost pressures (Reuters).
Net profit fell 4.2% to €48 million in H1 2026 despite revenue gains, signalling profitability challenges in core operations (Reuters).
Geopolitical conflicts—such as the Iran war—and US tariff policies delayed customer investment decisions in key regions, dampening demand visibility (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 24 Aug 2026.
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Funds containing Palfinger AG
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | €PAL weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares ATX€EXXX | €171M | 0.63% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.04% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.04% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML | $9B | 0.01% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap€IUSN | €7.8B | 0.01% |
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