thyssenkrupp (XTRA:TKA) Could Be 3% Undervalued As 2026 Sales Guidance Softens
thyssenkrupp (XTRA:TKA) is back in focus after issuing 2026 earnings guidance that points to a sales decline of 1% to 3% versus the prior year, alongside third quarter results showing a wider net loss.
See our latest analysis for thyssenkrupp.
The updated 2026 sales guidance and wider net loss arrive after a strong run in thyssenkrupp’s stock, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 97.54% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 179.44% against a current share price of €13.37. Momentum has cooled slightly in the very short term given the 7 day share price return of a 3.99% decline. However, the 30 day share price return of 8.88% and year to date share price return of 37.55% point to interest that has been building over recent months.
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Some investors see thyssenkrupp’s recent rally and lower 2026 sales guidance as a warning that expectations have run ahead of reality. Others view the wider loss as already reflected in the price. Which case does the current valuation support?
Most Popular Narrative: 2.8% Undervalued
thyssenkrupp’s most followed narrative places fair value at €13.75, slightly above the last close at €13.37, which presents a modest undervaluation story.
The analysts have a consensus price target of €13.75 for thyssenkrupp based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of €18.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just €9.5.
Want to see what sits behind that €13.75 figure? This narrative describes gradual revenue gains, firmer margins and a future earnings multiple that reshapes thyssenkrupp’s profile.
Result: Fair Value of €13.75 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, there is still execution risk for thyssenkrupp if restructuring drags or demand in core steel and materials segments stays weak, which could undermine these valuation hopes.
Find out about the key risks to this thyssenkrupp narrative.
Next Steps
The mixed tone around thyssenkrupp, with both concern and optimism in play, makes this a good moment to review the data yourself and form a clear view. To weigh those trade offs in more detail, take a closer look at the 3 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.
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