By 2027, the company, which is listed in the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, aims to increase its turnover to
140 million euros by 2027. The order backlog already stretches over
200 million euros by 2028.
The chances of further major orders are also good: if the German Armed Forces go ahead with their plans to procure around
1,000 Leopard 2 tanks, this would result in sales potential of around EUR 100 million for Steyr.
100 million euros.
High growth at an attractive valuation
As CEO Cassutti recently confirmed at a capital market conference, demand can be met in the coming years without major investments.
Among other things, he intends to use the net cash position for selective acquisitions and possibly for geographical expansion into Asia.
All in all, the Steyr story is impressive
with excellent growth prospects, high visibility, good profitability and a strong balance sheet. With a
P/E ratio of 15 and an
EV/EBIT of 11 for 2026, the valuation of the share (EUR 50; AT0000A3FW25) is significantly lower than that of sector peers
Hensoldt, $HAG (+0,28%)
Renk and $R3NK (+0,6%)
Rheinmetall. $RHM (+1,29%)
Part of the discount is undoubtedly justifiable due to the smaller size of the company. The expected average EPS growth of approx.
of around 50% on average for the years 2025-2027 is slightly above the sector average.
Steyr Motors' first year on the stock market is drawing to a close.
The Austrian engine manufacturer has so far gained 250% in value amidst sometimes heavy fluctuations - driven by the NATO countries' armaments plans and a steadily growing order book.
Steyr specializes in high-performance engines with a high power density and long service life. These engines are mainly used in special vehicles for military use, in boats (military and civilian) and as auxiliary power units for battle tanks and locomotives.
Around two thirds of sales are generated with military customers, including the Dutch vehicle manufacturer Defenture and Rheinmetall.
The company's M16 diesel engine is used, for example, by several NATO special forces as well as the Spanish and Irish armed forces.
Steyr is also a supplier for the standard transport vehicle of the Australian Army and for boats of the US Navy Seals. In the civilian sector, Siemens AG is the largest customer that installs Steyr units in locomotives.
Due to increased demand as a result of the Russian attack on Ukraine, the former niche supplier is increasingly becoming a sought-after supplier to the defense industry.
In the first half of 2025, turnover increased by 17.1% year-on-year to EUR 23.1 million. For the year as a whole, CEO Julian Cassutti anticipates an increase in turnover of at least
40% (2024: EUR 41.7 million) with an expected output of at least
1,250 motor units (2024: 729 units). Thanks to the focus on premium products for special applications and a high proportion of service, profitability is pleasingly high: in 2025, the EBIT margin is expected to be over
20 % (2024: 15.5 %).
Ambitious targets, high visibility
In view of the high order backlog of over EUR 300 million as at June 30 and the sustained high demand, achieving the forecast for 2025 appears just as realistic as the medium-term targets.