AB SKF (SKFRY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AB SKF is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of bearings, seals, lubrication systems and services that reduce friction across a wide range of machinery and equipment. Founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1907 as Svenska Kullagerfabriken, the company pioneered the self-aligning ball bearing and has since expanded into advanced mechatronics, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions. Headquartered in Gothenburg, SKF operates in more than 130 countries, serving customers in automotive, aerospace, energy, industrial and marine markets.

The company’s core product portfolio includes rolling bearings, plain bearings, shaft seals, mechatronics modules and lubrication units. SKF also provides integrated services, ranging from asset management and maintenance contracts to digital condition monitoring platforms that leverage data analytics and the Industrial Internet of Things. This combination of products and services enables customers to optimize performance, extend equipment life and reduce total cost of ownership.

SKF’s global footprint comprises manufacturing and R&D facilities in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. The company maintains a network of technical centers and customer workshops, ensuring localized support and rapid deployment of maintenance and repair services. End markets include heavy industry, off-highway vehicles, wind energy, railway systems and general manufacturing, where SKF’s solutions help improve energy efficiency and operational reliability.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Alrik Danielson, SKF pursues a strategy focused on innovation, digitalization and sustainability. Recent initiatives emphasize the development of smart bearings and digital services that deliver real-time insights into machine health. By combining engineering expertise with advanced technologies, SKF aims to strengthen its market position and support customers in meeting evolving performance and environmental challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $23.91 to $24.59
• 50-Day Range: $20.29 to $23.84
• 52-Week Range: $15.86 to $24.59
• Volume: 14,819 shs
• Average Volume: 11,932 shs
• Market Capitalization: $10.96 billion
• P/E Ratio: 13.60
• Dividend Yield: 3.03%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

AB SKF Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AB SKF scored higher than 48% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for AB SKF.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.91%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AB SKF are expected to grow by 13.91% in the coming year, from $1.51 to $1.72 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AB SKF is 13.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AB SKF is 13.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.26.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

AB SKF has a PEG Ratio of 2.06. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AB SKF has a P/B Ratio of 1.87. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of AB SKF has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AB SKF has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AB SKF has recently increased by 86.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

AB SKF pays a meaningful dividend of 3.13%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

AB SKF does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of AB SKF is 55.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, AB SKF will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.44% next year. This indicates that AB SKF will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of AB SKF has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AB SKF has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AB SKF has recently increased by 86.19%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.48

News Sentiment

AB SKF has a news sentiment score of 0.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for AB SKF this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AB SKF insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.05% of the stock of AB SKF is held by institutions.

SKFRY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SKFRY shares performed this year?

AB SKF's stock was trading at $18.7650 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SKFRY shares have increased by 28.3% and is now trading at $24.08.

How were AB SKF's earnings last quarter?

AB SKF (OTCMKTS:SKFRY) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April, 25th. The industrial products company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.04. The industrial products company had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $24.86 billion. AB SKF had a net margin of 6.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.16%.

How do I buy shares of AB SKF?

Shares of SKFRY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/25/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: METAL PROC&FABR
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SKFRY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.skf.com
• Phone: (631) 337-1000
• Fax: 46-3-133-728-32
• Employees: 38,426
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.32
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.60
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.95
• P/E Growth: 2.06
• Net Income: $612.44 million
• Net Margins: 6.51%
• Pretax Margin: 9.14%
• Return on Equity: 14.16%
• Return on Assets: 7.29%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.24
• Current Ratio: 2.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.18

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $9.34 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.17
• Cash Flow: $2.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.78
• Book Value: $12.87 per share
• Price / Book: 1.87

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 455,350,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $10.96 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.15