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paragon GmbH & Co KGaA Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Revenue declined year-over-year, mainly due to the sale of the starter/battery management business and weak sales from top customers, especially in China.
EBITDA in the automotive sector remained stable at €8.4–8.7 million, with margins improving due to cost savings and process optimizations.
EBIT in the automotive sector nearly doubled to €3.4–3.7 million, supported by strong order intake and acquisition activities.
Net income improved to break-even (€0 million) from a prior loss, with earnings per share at €0.00.
Consumer products segment launched but contributed minimally; future growth depends on sales campaigns and seasonal business.
Financial highlights
Automotive sector sales revenue dropped 26–28% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, primarily due to the divestiture of the starter battery business.
EBITDA margin in the automotive sector improved by 4.44 percentage points year-over-year, reaching 15.1–15.7%.
EBIT margin in the automotive sector increased to 6.1–6.7% in H1 2025.
Net debt reduced from €117.4 million in 2019 to €55–55.5 million in H1 2025, with net leverage ratio improving to 2.1–2.94.
Free cash flow was negative in H1 2025 due to higher investments and increased receivables.
Outlook and guidance
FY25 revenue guidance is €140–145 million, with EBITDA of €20–22 million; 85% from automotive, 15% from consumer products.
Automotive sector expected to deliver €115–120 million in revenue and €18 million EBITDA; consumer products to contribute €20–25 million revenue and €2–4 million EBITDA, subject to campaign and seasonal success.
Management expects a catch-up effect in H2 2025, especially from key customers in China and new product launches.
Consumer products sector is treated as a low-risk add-on, with long-term potential to reach up to 20% of total sales.
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