Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIXF) Stock

About Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) is a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, related services, and advanced software solutions, catering to both the telecom industry and various other sectors. Its operations are segmented into four key areas: Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and Other. The Networks division supplies radio access network (RAN) technology compatible with diverse spectrums, integrating powerful hardware with sophisticated software. This segment also delivers converged antenna and transport systems, along with comprehensive services for network deployment and ongoing support. Digital Services focuses on software-driven platforms for functions such as business support (BSS), operational support (OSS), communication offerings, core network management, and cloud-based infrastructure. The Managed Services segment assists telecommunication operators by handling network and IT operations, offering expertise in network design and optimization, and overseeing application development and maintenance. Emerging Business and Other encompasses a portfolio of innovative ventures, including Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives, iconectiv, and Cradlepoint, which specializes in 4G and 5G wireless edge wide-area network (WAN) solutions for enterprises. This segment also features Red Bee Media, MediaKind, and other developing enterprises. Ericsson maintains a global presence, conducting operations across North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania, India, and Northeast Asia. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), founded in 1876, is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) is headquartered in SE.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIXF) stock trades at $9.85 with a market capitalization of $29.99B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.90, price-to-book of 3.04, price-to-sales of 1.38. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $7.43 and $13.60, and currently trades 27.6% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 3.15%.

On profitability, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) generates a return on equity (ROE) of 23.57% — well above the market average, a sign of a high-quality business, return on capital employed of 20.02%, an operating margin of 13.77%, a net profit margin of 10.83%.

In its most recent fiscal year, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) reported annual revenue of $236.1B, net profit of $28.4B, revenue has compounded at 0.3% a year over the last five years, profit at 10.2% a year. Profit growing faster than revenue points to expanding margins.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38 — a conservative balance sheet with little leverage risk, a current ratio of 1.12, total assets of $278.5B, $43.8B in cash and equivalents.

ERIXF has an average daily trading volume of 267,304 shares, a beta of 0.52 (less volatile than the overall market).

Official website: www.ericsson.com