Ernst Russ (ERAG) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
8 Oct, 2026Market backdrop
Red Sea closures divert ships around Africa, lengthening transit times and reducing available capacity; US trade policies drive volatile shipping volumes.
Freight rates are weaker and more volatile in 2025, while charter rates are holding firm; low tonnage availability is expected to support charter-rate momentum amid ongoing uncertainty.
Fleet and operations
26 vessels on water and 2 on order; capacity of 691,564 dwt / 50,081 TEU and average age of 16.8 years at June 30, 2025.
H1 2025 utilization was 97.3%; average charter rate was $17,412/day and average remaining contract duration was 18.9 months.
Fleet composition: 19 feeder containerships, 4 intermediate containerships, 1 Neo-Panamax containership, 1 multipurpose vessel and 1 bulker.
H1 2025 financial performance
Revenue was EUR 79.8m, EBITDA EUR 71.3m and EPS EUR 1.04 in H1 2025.
Fleet market value was ~USD 520m and fixed revenue backlog USD 281m as of June 30, 2025; charterers are diversified across a broad range.
Average EBITDA ratio over the last 3 years was 59.7%; cash ratio was 295.2% and equity ratio 80.2% at June 30, 2025.
Latest events from Ernst Russ
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Investor presentation - Cash strength supports 2025 plans despite lower FY2024 revenue and EBIT.ERAG
AGM 2025 - FY2026 EBIT guidance rose to €45–55m as shareholders considered a €0.25 dividend and share authority.ERAG
AGM 2026 - Lower revenue, higher EBIT, and unchanged FY2024 guidance.ERAG
H1 2024 - Lower charter rates cut 9M revenue, but fleet utilization improved and FY guidance held.ERAG
Q3 2024 - Revenue fell to €172.7m as 2025 guidance anticipates lower revenue and operating EBIT.ERAG
H2 2024