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Gestamp recorded revenues of 7,456m euros in an unprecedented 2020

One of Gestamp's production plants interiors.
One of Gestamp's production plants interiors.

Gestamp has reduced its net debt by €271m to €2,058m, proving its resilience, ability to react fast and the strength of its business model

24.02.2021

Gestamp, the multinational company specialized in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, presented its results for 2020. Revenues for the Group reached €7,456m, -17.8% or -13.6% at constant FX versus 2019. This represents a 7.8 p.p. outperformance versus the global auto production market.

During 2020, Gestamp has proven its robust business model by reducing its net debt by €271m to €2,058m (excl. IFRS 16), despite the unprecedented market environment experienced during 2020 due to COVID-19.

Outpacing the market in all regions
The Group has outpaced the market in all the countries where the company is present. The market has experienced two different dynamics: the Chinese with most of the impact taking place in February but with a strong recovery in H2 and the European and US one with strong volume decreases during April as a result of widespread plant closures and then a slower volume recovery during H2.



A year of two halves
2020 has been a year of two halves. During the first half of the year, Gestamp implemented emergency measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus was on moving fast, ensuring the safety of our employees and our commitment to our customers as well as preserving our balance sheet. 

During the second half of the year, the Group focused its efforts on the implementation of the first phase of Transformation Plan (cost control and specific actions) as well as the continued use of flexibility measures. Both of these measures together with an improvement of underlying market volumes resulted in an increase of profitability levels. 

During H2 2020, the Group reached an EBITDA margin of 12.3% vs. 12.1% in H2 2019. The implementation of cost reduction measures and debt control, including strict capex reduction and focus on working capital management, have led to a €271m net debt reduction to €2,058m in 2020 vs. €2,329m (both excluding IFRS 16). 

Despite experiencing a difficult year, Gestamp has managed to achieve its FY 2020 guidance targets announced in July 2020 and updated in October. Net Debt is well below 2019 levels (excl. IFRS 16), EBITDA margin is above the top of the range of 9-10% (excl. Transformation Costs) and capex is around €500m (excl. IFRS 16).

Guidance for 2021
During 2021, Gestamp expects revenues to outperform the global auto production market by mid-single digit. The continued focus on executing the Transformation Plan will allow the Group to reach an EBITDA margin above 12% by the end of 2021. Capex for 2021 is expected to be at c. 7% of revenues and net debt to be below €2bn, both excluding IFRS 16.

All efforts will be in line with the objective of reaching a 13% EBITDA margin target by 2022, which will be driven by improvement of volumes similar to 2019 levels, reduction of fixed cost structure, operational stabilization and contribution from industry 4.0 initiatives. 

Francisco J. Riberas, Gestamp Executive Chairman, explained: “in an unprecedented market environment we have moved fast and demonstrated our resilient business model by preserving our balance sheet and generating positive FCF, as we already did in the 2008-2009 crisis.”

“Gestamp will continue to grow with the focus on FCF generation by taking advantage of its invested capital and new technologies, supporting the needs of our customers in their road towards Electrification,” Riberas added.

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