Market: Helsinki Symbol: VALMT ISIN: FI4000074984 Industry: Industrial Goods & Services

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2023 were approximately EUR 5.5 billion.

Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.

Key figures (EUR million)
2023 2022 2021
Orders received
4,955
5,194
4,740
Order backlog
3,973
4,403
4,096
Net sales
5,532
5,074
3,935
Comparable earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (Comparable EBITA)
619
533
429
   % of net sales
11.2%
10.5%
10.9%
Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA)
605
550
448
   % of net sales
10.9%
10.8%
11.4%
Operating profit (EBIT)
507
436
399
   % of net sales
9.2%
8.6%
10.1%
Profit before taxes
473
431
395
Profit for the period
359
338
296
Earnings per share, EUR
1.94
1.92
1.98
Earnings per share, diluted, EUR
1.94
1.92
1.98
Equity per share, EUR
13.93
13.54
8.87
Dividend per share, EUR
1.35
1.30
1.20
Cash flow provided by operating activities
352
36
482
Cash flow after investments
-181
56
382
Return on equity (ROE) (annualized)
14%
18%
24%
Return on capital employed (ROCE) before taxes (annualized)
14%
18%
24%
Equity to assets ratio
43%
49%
42%
Gearing
40%
20%
-7%