Economic downturn, weak construction sector, global conflicts and uncertainties: The general circumstances of the 2024/2025 financial year of the EGGER Group were certainly challenging. Despite this economic environment, EGGER can report a very solid financial year. EGGER generated a Group-wide turnover of EUR 4.13 billion and EBITDA of EUR 541.3 million. Stability in such volatile times is by no means synonymous with stagnation. Thanks to its solid financial basis, the family company is realising significant growth projects and investing in the expansion of further capacities and in sustainability, even in a very weak market context. One of the largest projects in the industry, the EUR 200 million investment in the Markt Bibart (DE) plant, is approaching the completion of the first expansion phase.
Although we would like to see a more ambitious development, we can be really satisfied given the economic environment. Stability in such volatile times is a significant achievement. We would like to thank our 11,860 employees for this. Our global team proves once again that EGGER is not only crisis-proof, but even uses crises as an opportunity.
EGGER generated a Group-wide turnover of EUR 4,126.3 million in the 2024/2025 financial year (-0.1% compared to the previous year). EBITDA amounted to EUR 541.3 million (+9.7% compared to the previous year) and the EBITDA margin was 13.1% (previous year: 11.9%). At 42.8%, the equity ratio remains at a high level.
Consistent investment activity
The EGGER Group pursues a long-term investment strategy aimed at sustainable growth. In the past financial year 2024/2025, investments totalling EUR 435.0 million (previous year: EUR 568.6 million) were made. The focus here was on building further capacities and on sustainability projects. The largest project currently being implemented is the expansion of the plant in Markt Bibart (DE), which was acquired in 2023. The EGGER Group invests there more than EUR 200 million in sustainability, upgrading and automation by 2026. The first expansion stage is already well advanced. In a few weeks, the new recycled wood processing facility for chipboard production will begin operations in Markt Bibart.
Cautious outlook for the 2025/2026 financial year
From an overall economic perspective, the weak economy, subdued demand in the construction sector and challenging geopolitical conditions are expected to continue. The turnover and earnings expectations for EGGER are correspondingly cautious. However, there are initial signs of economic stabilisation. “ We are ideally positioned for a market recovery. With our state-of-the-art industrial basis, we have created major production advantages that we will utilise accordingly. Our clear goal for the current financial year is to maximise our capacity utilisation. Together with our international team of around 12,000 employees and our many satisfied customers worldwide, we want to continue to grow sustainably” , said the Group Management unanimously.
More details of the 2024/2025 financial year can be found here.
