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Stevanato Group SpA(STVN)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$19.49
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for STVN

10/23/2026: STVN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Stevanato Group is a specialized provider of pharmaceutical containment and drug delivery technology, serving global biopharma companies. Its core strength lies in an integrated model that combines high-precision glass manufacturing with proprietary automation machinery. The investment story centers on the secular trend toward injectable biologics, which require reliable, ready-to-use packaging solutions. Risks include high capital intensity, potential for supply chain disruptions, and competition from large, well-capitalized medical device peers. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the biopharma supply chain, though prospective investors should monitor capacity expansion milestones and raw material cost trends closely.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is a primary beneficiary of the long-term shift toward injectable biologics and complex drug delivery.
Momentum investorMixed fitPerformance is subject to cyclical pharma R&D cycles and plant expansion timelines.
Value investorMixed fitValuation often commands a premium due to high barriers to entry in the pharma supply chain.
Dividend investorWeak fitCapital is primarily prioritized for growth and facility reinvestment rather than high-yield payouts.
Low-risk investorMixed fitThe essential nature of pharma packaging provides stability, but capital expenditure risks remain.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumMarket sentiment often fluctuates based on broader biopharma sector trends.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe stock often trades at a premium due to growth expectations.
Competition risk (Pharma packaging)MediumIncumbent players maintain strong market positions.
Business qualityStrongHigh-barrier, mission-critical product offerings create a strong franchise.
Dividend incomeLowNot structured as an income-generating investment.
Execution riskMediumScaling global manufacturing capacity involves complex industrial risks.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -50.6%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
STVN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
STVN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+14.0%) and solid profitability (net margin 11.8%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.9%), moderate revenue growth (+3.2%), modest insider ownership of 1.78%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
STVN's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.9% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is STVN's strongest growth driver at +113.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+14.0%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+3.2%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 102.5% and approximately 98.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.78% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 2.57%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 2.06%
TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC 1.27%
Van Berkom and Associates Inc 1.09%
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership 0.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
STVN generates approximately $290 of gross profit, $161 of operating income, and $19 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.07%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
STVN has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.32B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 34.19
1Y Target Price 24.84
Price to earnings Ratio 34.19
1Y Target Price 24.84
Volume (30-day avg) 348.3K shares
Beta 0.78
52 Weeks Range 12.84 - 26.90
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.84 - 26.90
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.57

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Biopharmaceutical SolutionsGlass vials, syringes, cartridges, and complex drug delivery systems.This is the core revenue driver, benefiting from the growing global demand for injectable drugs.
Engineering SystemsVision inspection machines and automated assembly lines.This segment provides technology that helps pharmaceutical companies optimize their own manufacturing.
Geography (Global)Operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.The company has a well-diversified global footprint that mitigates regional economic downturns.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 34.19
Forward PE 28.65
Enterprise Value 6.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.34
Enterprise Value 6.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.39
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 18.35
Shares Outstanding 49.83M
Shares Floating 49.04M
Shares Outstanding 49.83M
Shares Floating 49.04M
Percent Insiders 1.78
Percent Institutions 102.45

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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