Arla Plast AB (ARPL.ST) — Stock Score Summary

Arla Plast AB (ARPL.ST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (77/100), Value (79/100), and Momentum (21/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Arla Plast is a niche manufacturer of plastic sheets. While it possesses decent regional market share, it is highly vulnerable to rising petrochemical feedstock costs and European energy prices, making it a structural casualty of the geopolitical energy risk premium without the pricing power to fully offset margin pressure.

Arla Plast AB is a leading European manufacturer of extruded sheets made from technical plastics, including polycarbonate, PETG, and ABS. The company serves diverse industrial, construction, and automotive applications, leveraging advanced production technology to deliver highly customized, high-performance materials. Arla Plast maintains a strong market position through its flexible manufacturing capabilities and established distribution network across Europe.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.23
Market Cap$93M
P/E (TTM)9.92
P/E (Forward)11.50
Price/Book1.20
Return on Equity13.3%
Return on Invested Capital13.7%
Debt/Equity20.67
Gross Margin22.9%
Operating Margin7.0%
Revenue Growth-9.7%
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow$2M

Arla Plast AB operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Sweden).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arla Plast AB’s (ARPL.ST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Arla Plast AB (ARPL.ST) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (77), Value (79), and Momentum (21) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Arla Plast AB have an economic moat?
Arla Plast AB (ARPL.ST) has a Quality factor score of 77/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Arla Plast AB a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Arla Plast AB (ARPL.ST) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Arla Plast AB in?
Arla Plast AB (ARPL.ST) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Sweden).
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