- Revenue Decline Amidst FX Gains Q4 2025 revenue fell 3% to $150.7M, though foreign exchange boosted sales by $4.1M compared to prior year.
- EBITDA Margin Contraction Consolidated EBITDA dipped to $18M (11.9% of sales) from $20.6M (13%) in Q4 2024, reflecting margin pressure.
- Net Income and EPS Growth Net income rose to $8.2M ($0.22/share) from $7.7M ($0.20/share) in Q4 2024, driven by improved profitability.
- Strong Full-Year Free Cash Flow Generated $41M in free cash flow, returned $20M to shareholders, and reduced net debt to $67.1M, with $16M allocated to growth capex.
- Segment-Wide Demand Shifts Die-cast tooling demand softened for 9 months, but quoting activity and 3D printing demand are rebounding, with benefits expected in Q1-Q2 2026.
Segmental Performance
The Automotive Solutions segment saw a 2% decline in sales, primarily due to customer-driven launch delays and unfavorable vehicle mix. The Casting and Extrusion segment reported a 5% decrease in sales, with extrusion tooling sales increasing, but die-cast tooling sales remaining soft. However, the company is seeing constructive developments, including a robust recovery in quoting and award activity in die casting, and growing demand for 3D printed tooling.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
The company generated $41 million in free cash flow, investing $16 million in growth capital expenditures, returning $20 million to shareholders, and reducing net debt to $67.1 million. Exco's balance sheet remains strong, with $61.6 million in available liquidity, and the company is focused on long-term growth, investing in automation, process standardization, and technology innovation.
Outlook and Valuation
Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 4.2%. With a P/E Ratio of 10.63 and an EV/EBITDA of 4.62, the company's valuation appears reasonable. The Dividend Yield of 6.36% and Free Cash Flow Yield of 15.67% are also attractive. As the company continues to invest in growth areas and explore strategic M&A opportunities, its strong balance sheet and cash flow generation position it well for long-term success.
Growth Initiatives
Regarding CapEx for fiscal '26, the company expects to spend around $27-28 million, watching it closely as it has invested heavily in growth areas in recent years. On M&A, the company is strategic and looking for targets that fit within its value stream, particularly in the automotive accessory market, and will only pursue opportunities that provide accretive value and can be properly managed.