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Faerch A/S

Faerch A/S is a Denmark-based packaging group that designs and manufactures rigid packaging solutions for food and other consumer goods applications. Its business is centered on thermoformed trays, bowls and related circular packaging systems used by brand owners, food processors and retailers across Europe and other export markets.

Kysy yhtiöstä

Liikevaihto1 187milj. EUR

−4,7 %v/v

Liikevoitto (EBIT)−11,3milj. EUR

−362,8 %v/v

EBIT-marginaali−1,0%

−1,3 %-yks.v/v

Nettotulos−42,8milj. EUR

+36,2 %v/v

Vapaa kassavirta20,8milj. EUR

−53,9 %v/v

Tilikausi 2025 · muutos edellisvuodesta

Kehitys 2022–2025

LiikevaihtoLiikevoitto (EBIT)

Kysy Clarifolta: Faerch A/S

Liiketoiminta

Osuus liikevaihdosta

Food trays and bowls45 %

Rigid thermoformed containers used for packaged food applications.

Ready-meal packaging20 %

Packaging formats designed for chilled and convenience meals.

Meat, fish and dairy packaging20 %

Specialized trays and containers for protein and dairy products.

Circular packaging solutions15 %

Packaging using recycled or recyclable materials and closed-loop concepts.

Asiakkaat

Faerch sells mainly to food manufacturers, processors and branded consumer goods companies that need protective, shelf-ready packaging. It also serves retailers and private-label supply chains that want packaging with functional performance, food safety and sustainability characteristics. Demand is driven by high-volume packaged food formats where consistent quality, barrier properties and recyclability matter.

Food manufacturers and processors

Buy rigid packaging for packaged food production lines and shelf distribution.

Retail and private label

Source packaging for store-brand food products and convenience meals.

Meat, fish and dairy producers

Use trays and bowls that protect freshness and extend shelf life.

Ready-meal and convenience food brands

Purchase packaging designed for portioning, heating and presentation.

Strategia

Faerch’s strategic direction is centered on circular packaging, lower-emission materials and operational control of its industrial footprint. The report highlights recycled-content materials such as CIRPET+ and the use of signed power purchase agreements, suggesting a focus on product differentiation through sustainability and measurable environmental performance.

Circular packaging materialsKeskipitkä aikaväli

Sustainability claims and recycled content are key buying criteria in food packaging.

Lower-carbon operationsLyhyt aikaväli

Energy-intensive manufacturing exposes the group to power, fuel and carbon costs.

Product performance and food safetyKeskipitkä aikaväli

Customers require packaging that protects food, performs in transport and meets regulatory standards.

Maantiede

Faerch is headquartered in Denmark and operates as a European packaging business with customers and production activity across multiple countries. Its sales base is tied to food supply chains, so geography matters for logistics, food regulation and proximity to major consumer markets. The annual report excerpt also shows the company managing energy consumption and emissions across its operations, which is relevant for industrial footprint and site location.

Riskit

Faerch is exposed to raw-material, energy and logistics risks because it manufactures industrial packaging at scale and sells into price-sensitive food supply chains. Sustainability claims, recyclate quality and regulatory requirements also matter because customers may switch suppliers if performance or environmental specifications are not met. The annual report excerpt additionally points to credit, liquidity and derivative-related risks typical for a manufacturing group with receivables and financing arrangements.

Järjestetty vakavuuden mukaan

Vaikutus on riskin vakavuus ja todennäköisyys sen toteutumisen todennäköisyys lähivuosina, molemmat arvioitu yhtiön raporttien perusteella. Numerot vastaavat listaa.

Raw-material price volatilityVaikutus: KorkeaTodennäköisyys: Korkea
Packaging input costs can move quickly and are hard to pass through immediately.
KohdistuuResinsRecycled feedstockOther packaging inputs
Energy and carbon cost exposureVaikutus: KorkeaTodennäköisyys: Korkea
Manufacturing uses electricity, heat and fuels, making operating costs sensitive to energy markets.
KohdistuuElectricitySteamHeatDieselNatural gas
Customer qualification and food-safety riskVaikutus: KorkeaTodennäköisyys: Kohtalainen
Food-packaging customers require strict performance, hygiene and compliance standards.
Kohdistuu: Trays and bowls for food applications
Recyclate supply and quality riskVaikutus: KeskitasoTodennäköisyys: Kohtalainen
Circular packaging depends on consistent availability and specification of recycled materials.
Kohdistuu: CIRPET+ and similar recycled-content materials
Credit and liquidity riskVaikutus: KeskitasoTodennäköisyys: Kohtalainen
Trade receivables, factoring arrangements and debt financing create counterparty exposure.
KohdistuuReceivablesDerivativesLoan obligations

Kysy Clarifolta: Faerch A/S

Kirjanpito

Harkinnanvaraiset erät

Expected credit loss on receivables

Receivables are measured at amortized cost net of provisions, affecting net assets and P&L.

Vaikutus: Bad-debt assumptions can move reported profit and working capital.

Non-recourse factoring

Receivables transferred to a factor alter cash conversion and balance-sheet presentation.

Vaikutus: Can improve liquidity metrics without changing underlying customer demand.

Derivative fair value accounting

Fair value changes on hedging and other derivatives flow through financial results.

Vaikutus: Can introduce period-to-period volatility unrelated to operations.

Capitalized borrowing costs

Interest on construction financing is added to asset cost during build-out periods.

Vaikutus: Delays expense recognition and increases fixed asset values.

Päivitetty: 24.10.2026