Schweiter Technologies AG/Fr. SWTQ

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About Schweiter Technologies AG

Schweiter Technologies AG is a Swiss company focused on developing and manufacturing engineered products, primarily serving the composites industry. The company's noteworthy segments include 3A Composites, which supplies composite panels for architecture, display, and wind energy markets. Founded in 1912, it has evolved through strategic acquisitions and innovation in composite materials. Headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, Schweiter Technologies benefits from a strong global presence with production facilities and a sales network spanning multiple continents. The company's strategic positioning leverages its expertise in high-performance materials to cater to diverse industrial applications.
Ticker
Fr. SWTQ
Sector
Industrials
Primary listing
XSWX
Employees
4,082
Headquarters
Steinhausen, Switzerland
Website
www.schweiter.ch

SWTQ Metrics

BasicAdvanced
CHF 522M
-
-CHF 3.91
0.87
CHF 15.00
4.14%

Bulls say / Bears say

Schweiter lifted its EBITDA margin to 10.0% in the first half from 8.8% a year earlier, while EBIT rose 16% and net income increased 28%. Pricing, efficiency and procurement gains, helped by the disposal of the loss-making Bus & Rail unit, show that management can improve profitability without waiting for a full demand recovery. (MarketScreener, Investing.com)
North American Architecture continued to grow on a currency-adjusted basis, and management sees further growth there. A broader pipeline of new projects and rising quotation requests in Core Materials could provide the next volume catalyst if delayed orders convert. (StockAnalysis, Alucobond USA)
The group ended the first half with CHF45 million of net liquidity, a 67% equity ratio and positive operating free cash flow. This balance-sheet strength gives Schweiter room to keep investing in product innovation and to withstand a prolonged industrial downturn. (MarketScreener)
Sales fell 9% year on year to CHF450.3 million in the first half, or 4% after currency effects, and management expects 2026 sales to remain below the prior year. It also says visibility is limited and volatile, so the earnings recovery depends on a demand rebound that has not yet arrived. (Reuters, StockAnalysis)
Several end markets remain weak: European conditions are difficult, Asian sales were hit by Middle East disruption and delayed Southeast Asian projects, and North American wind-blade customers temporarily delayed orders. This leaves Schweiter exposed to cyclical project timing and uneven regional demand. (StockAnalysis, MarketScreener)
Cash conversion weakened even as reported profit improved: free operating cash flow fell to CHF12.6 million from CHF21.3 million, partly because inventories were valued higher. If weak demand persists, further inventory build-up could tie up cash and limit financial flexibility. (MarketScreener)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 20 Sept 2026.

Funds containing SWTQ

Funds
Fund name
Fund size
Fr. SWTQ weighting
Vanguard ESG Global All Cap£V3AB
£905M0.00%
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