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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

AKWEL engages in the designing, developing, producing, and selling of tooling equipment and parts to automotive and truck manufacturers in France and internationally.The company was formerly known as MGI Coutier SA and changed its name to AKWEL in June 2018.The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Champfromier, France.


AKWEL is a subsidiary of COUTIER DEVELOPPEMENT.

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1.b. Last Insights on AKW

AKWEL's recent performance was driven by a consolidated turnover of €510.6M in the first half of 2025, a decrease of -3.4% compared to the same period in 2024. This decline was partly offset by a net cash position of €149.3M, indicating the company's ability to manage its liquidity effectively. The company's focus on fluid management, mechanisms, and E-powertrain parts for the automotive and heavy-vehicle industry remains a key driver of its performance.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (1.19%)

6. Segments

Products and Functions

Expected Growth: 1.2%

AKWEL's 1.2% growth in Products and Functions is driven by increasing demand for lightweight and sustainable automotive solutions, expansion into electric vehicle market, and strategic partnerships with major OEMs. Additionally, AKWEL's focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has led to market share gains and revenue growth.

Tools

Expected Growth: 0.8%

AKWEL's 0.8 growth driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly automotive solutions, expansion into electric vehicle market, and strategic partnerships with major OEMs, resulting in higher sales volumes and revenue growth.

Miscellaneous

Expected Growth: 1.1%

AKWEL's Miscellaneous segment growth of 1.1% is driven by increasing demand for automotive components, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships. Additionally, the company's focus on innovation and R&D has led to the development of new products, contributing to revenue growth.

7. Detailed Products

Fuel Pumps

AKWEL designs and manufactures fuel pumps for the automotive industry, providing high-performance and efficient fuel delivery systems.

Engine Cooling Systems

AKWEL develops and produces engine cooling systems, including radiators, condensers, and cooling modules, to regulate engine temperature and optimize performance.

Exhaust Systems

AKWEL designs and manufactures exhaust systems, including exhaust pipes, mufflers, and catalytic converters, to reduce emissions and improve vehicle performance.

Thermal Management Systems

AKWEL develops and produces thermal management systems, including heat exchangers, cooling fans, and thermal shields, to regulate temperature in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Electrification Solutions

AKWEL designs and manufactures electrification solutions, including electric motors, power electronics, and battery management systems, for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Lightweighting Solutions

AKWEL develops and produces lightweighting solutions, including composite materials and structural components, to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.

8. AKWEL's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for AKWEL is medium, as there are some alternatives available in the market, but they are not very attractive to customers.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for AKWEL is low, as customers have limited options and the company has a strong brand presence.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for AKWEL is medium, as the company has a diverse supplier base, but some suppliers have a higher bargaining power due to their size and importance.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for AKWEL is low, as the company has a strong brand presence and high barriers to entry in the industry.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for AKWEL is high, as the company operates in a highly competitive industry with many established players.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 7.09%
Debt Cost 4.93%
Equity Weight 92.91%
Equity Cost 11.08%
WACC 10.64%
Leverage 7.63%

11. Quality Control: AKWEL passed 5 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Kendrion

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 7.9

Growth: 1.6

Quality: 3.6

Yield: 6.2

Momentum: 8.0

Volatility: 5.3

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Akwel

A-Score: 5.2/10

Value: 9.0

Growth: 3.1

Quality: 4.4

Yield: 6.2

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 4.3

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Inter Cars

A-Score: 5.0/10

Value: 6.1

Growth: 7.7

Quality: 3.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 6.7

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Nokian Renkaat

A-Score: 4.4/10

Value: 8.1

Growth: 1.0

Quality: 2.6

Yield: 8.1

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 3.7

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Bertrandt

A-Score: 4.3/10

Value: 9.8

Growth: 2.6

Quality: 5.3

Yield: 2.5

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 2.3

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TI Fluid Systems

A-Score: 4.0/10

Value: 5.9

Growth: 4.0

Quality: 2.2

Yield: 1.2

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 4.7

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

8.06$

Current Price

8.06$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows