Sto SE & Co (STO3) Investor presentation summary

Strategic vision and business model

• Aims to be a technology leader in sustainable living space design, focusing on climate protection and resource conservation.

• Core business includes facade systems, coatings, and interior solutions, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental impact.

• Direct distribution to tradespeople, specialist companies, and general contractors, supported by digital tools and omni-channel sales.

• Operates globally with 50 subsidiaries in 35 countries and partners in over 60 additional countries.

• Strategic initiatives include industrial prefabrication, digital transformation, and a robust sustainability strategy aligned with EU climate targets.

Financial performance and key figures (2025)

• Group turnover reached EUR 1,591 million, a 1.3% decrease from the previous year due to challenging construction markets.

• EBIT increased by 9.5% to EUR 64.4 million, and EBT rose by 7.2% to EUR 65.3 million, with a return on sales of 4.1%.

• Cash flow from operating activities improved to EUR 94.5 million.

• Workforce reduced by 117 to 5,482 employees worldwide.

• Investments totaled EUR 44 million, down 20% year-over-year.

Product and market segmentation

• Facade systems accounted for 46% of turnover, followed by facade coatings (24%), interiors (15%), and other products (15%).

• Western Europe contributed 77% of turnover, with Northern/Eastern Europe at 13% and America/Asia/Pacific at 10%.

• EPS/XPS insulation boards made up 64% of sales, with mineral wool/glass wool at 30%.