Geberit AG (GEBN) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Geberit AG (Geberit) is a provider of sanitary technology applications and solutions. The company operates through two segments which include Sanitary Systems and Piping Systems. The Sanitary systems area comprises sanitary system technological solutions for buildings, with the exception of pipes, and is divided into four product lines: Installation Systems, Cisterns and Mechanisms, Faucets and Flushing Systems and Waste Fittings and Traps. The Piping Systems area comprises the piping technology inside and outside of buildings and has two product lines: Building drainage Systems and Supply Systems. Additionally, the company maintains 25 information centers to trains plumbers, sanitary engineers and architects in Geberit systems and software tools. Geberit has sales offices in 40 countries worldwide and 15 production sites in seven different countries. It is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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List of Tables 3
List of Figures 3
Section 1 - About the Company 4
Geberit AG - Key Facts 4
Geberit AG - Key Employees 5
Geberit AG - Key Employee Biographies 6
Geberit AG - Major Products and Services 7
Geberit AG - History 8
Geberit AG - Company Statement 10
Geberit AG - Locations And Subsidiaries 11
Head Office 11
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 11
Section 2 – Company Analysis 13
Geberit AG - Business Description 13
Geberit AG - SWOT Analysis 14
SWOT Analysis - Overview 14
Geberit AG - Strengths 14
Strength - Compliance with Quality Standards 14
Strength - Strong Liquidity Position 14
Strength - Efficient Utilization of Resources 14
Strength - Business Diversity 14
Geberit AG - Weaknesses 15
Weakness - Declining Market Share in Sector 15
Weakness - Declined Operational Performance 15
Weakness - Deteriorating Profitability Ratios 15
Weakness - Market Concentration: Europe 15
Geberit AG - Opportunities 15
Opportunity - Demand for Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings 15
Opportunity - Increasing World Wide Demand for Industrial Valves 16
Opportunity - Business Expansion 16
Opportunity - Innovative Product Solutions 16
Geberit AG - Threats 16
Threat - Increasing Competitive Pressures 16
Threat - Product Liability Claims 16
Threat - Volatility in Raw Material Prices 16
Geberit AG - Key Competitors 18
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 19
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 19
Performance Chart 21
Financial Performance 21
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 22
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 23
Section 4 – Appendix 24
Methodology 24
Ratio Definitions 24
About company 28
Contact Us 28
Disclaimer 28

List of Tables

Geberit AG, Key Facts 4
Geberit AG, Key Employees 5
Geberit AG, Key Employee Biographies 6
Geberit AG, Major Products and Services 7
Geberit AG, History 8
Geberit AG, Subsidiaries 11
Geberit AG, Key Competitors 18
Geberit AG, Ratios based on current share price 19
Geberit AG, Annual Ratios 19
Geberit AG, Interim Ratios 22
Currency Codes 24
Capital Market Ratios 24
Equity Ratios 25
Profitability Ratios 25
Cost Ratios 26
Liquidity Ratios 26
Leverage Ratios 27
Efficiency Ratios 27

List of Figures

Geberit AG, Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 21
Geberit AG, Ratio Charts 23