Market's view on Renishaw
Published on April 2024
- Renishaw’s shares dipped 3.5% to 4,200p amidst speculation about a potential takeover, despite Siemens dismissing such claims; the company remains a prime takeover candidate.
- Stock watchers speculate potential bidders for Renishaw could include Danaher, Mettler, Hexagon, or even Fanuc, given its significant ownership by co-founders looking to sell down their positions.
- There’s a discussion regarding Renishaw’s sale valuation, initially at 7 times forward sales, now approximately 4 times, with some watchers hoping for a sale at 5.5 times.
- Renishaw showcased British engineering and smart manufacturing solutions at MACH 2024, reflecting operational improvements and potential for market leadership.
- A strong quarter for Samsung is expected to have a positive trickle effect on Renishaw, indicating interconnected industry benefits.
- Market fluctuations influenced by US inflation figures and interest rate cut expectations are affecting stock performance.
- Renishaw is involved in the RCS industrial automation products programme with Insphere, and has partnered with Materialise to enhance metal additive manufacturing efficiency.