Skellerup Holdings (NZSE:SKL) Stock Looks Costly After Record Cash Flow Surge

Skellerup Holdings came into this result with the stock already on a strong run, up about 23% over three months and closing at NZ$7.40 on 21 August. The market had been treating it as a steady industrial compounder. The FY26 numbers now on the table show something punchier. Normalized net profit after tax reached NZ$64.2m with record operating cash flow of NZ$83.6m and a dividend of NZ$0.30 per share, fully backed by earnings. The key contrast today is between a solid rerating and a balance sheet that now looks almost debt free.

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FY 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (FY 2026 vs FY 2025 TTM): NZ$390.059m vs. NZ$353.478m (up about 10.4%)
• Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, FY 2026 vs FY 2025 TTM): NZ$67.679m vs. NZ$54.549m (up about 24.1%)
• Basic EPS (Earnings Per Share, FY 2026 vs FY 2025 TTM): NZ$0.3452 vs. NZ$0.2782 (up about 24.1%)
• Net Profit Margin (FY 2026 vs FY 2025): 17.4% vs. 15.4% (improved by 2 percentage points)

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Skellerup’s Results Reinforce the Resilient Bull Story

For investors leaning positive on Skellerup Holdings, the latest numbers back the idea of a resilient, cash generative industrial. Revenue is up with both Industrial and Agri contributing, while normalized NPAT of NZ$64.2m and higher margins show the business earning more from each dollar of sales. Record operating cash flow of NZ$83.6m and a dividend of NZ$0.30 per share, covered by earnings, point to a business model that is converting profit into cash. A near zero net debt position further supports the narrative of a steady industrial compounder.

Skellerup Risks Look Contained Despite Cyclical Exposure

The more cautious story around Skellerup Holdings focuses on cyclicality, input costs and operational hiccups. Recent results show these risks are present but currently managed. Tariffs and raw material pressure are mentioned, yet gross margin still improved and Agri EBIT rose even with footwear margin pressure. An insurance gain from the Wigram fire flatters reported profit, but normalized figures remain solid and operations continued on a single CV line. With net debt around NZ$2m and finance costs lower, balance sheet risk looks modest, even if macro or sector slowdowns remain a watchpoint.

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