GEA Enhances Profitability Despite a 14% Decline in Production for 2024-2025
GEA has announced its annual results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, characterized by a decrease in production offset by a significant increase in operational profitability and an improvement in financial standing. The group also reported a substantial rise in firm order books to 66.2 million euros.
Production and Financial Performance
GEA's production for the 2024-2025 fiscal year was set at 39.44 million euros, down 14% from 45.91 million euros the previous year. This decline is primarily due to a 29.4% decrease in export sales following a record increase of 56% in 2024. International sales now account for 61% of total revenue, down from 70% the previous year. However, domestic sales in France remained stable, showing a slight increase of 0.7%. Despite this downturn, the gross operating surplus saw an increase of over 48%, reaching 4.49 million euros compared to 3.03 million euros in 2023-2024 (or 36.5% after adjustments according to the new PCG 2025 accounting standards). Operating income increased by 33.4%, reaching 3.72 million euros compared to 2.79 million euros the previous year (or 55.7% after adjustments). Net income amounted to 3.38 million euros, up from 2.88 million euros as of September 30, 2024. Gross margin slightly increased in value to 24.30 million euros, benefiting from a significant 9-point increase in net margin rate.
Order Book and Financial Structure
The firm order book as of September 30, 2025, stood at 66.2 million euros, doubling from last year's 33.1 million euros. Approximately 64% of this order book consists of export contracts. Financially, GEA exhibits a structure characterized by a total absence of debt and an increase in equity to 55.69 million euros from 54.06 million euros as of September 30, 2024. Net cash has significantly strengthened to 40.84 million euros, up from 31.34 million euros the previous year. Financial results amounted to 0.63 million euros compared to 1.21 million euros as of September 30, 2024. The Supervisory Board reviewed the annual accounts on January 23, 2026, established according to French accounting rules and principles. The Executive Board, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, will propose a dividend of 1.90 euros per share at the general meeting on March 31, 2026.
Strategic Contracts and International Expansion
During the fiscal year, GEA secured several significant contracts. In France, the company expanded its partnerships with highway sector players and won a major strategic project for the implementation and operation of the free-flow toll collection system for heavy goods vehicles in Alsace, in joint venture with T-Systems Road User Services GmbH. Internationally, GEA achieved successes in several countries, including a new contract in Morocco, and marked its fortieth country in its global positioning by winning the tender for the renewal of parking equipment at Geneva International Airport. Since the end of the fiscal year, several commercial successes have solidified its position with the signing of several contracts totaling more than 15 million euros, with an additional 2 million euros in optional extras. Another major project for the implementation and operation of the heavy goods vehicle Ecocontribution collection system in the Grand Est region was also won in joint venture with the same German company.
