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Investing.com -- PVA TePla AG on Wednesday reported mixed fourth-quarter preliminary results with strong order intake but disappointing 2026 guidance that falls significantly below market expectations. The company posted fourth-quarter sales of €68.6 million, down 5% year-over-year but largely in line with analyst estimates of €69 million. However, EBITDA came in at €6.3 million, missing consensus forecasts of €8 million by approximately 20%. Order intake was a bright spot, surging 111% year-over-year and 26% sequentially to €91.5 million in the fourth quarter. This resulted in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.33x, indicating strong future revenue potential. The company attributed the order strength to its metrology business and new orders in material solutions. Profitability weakened significantly compared to the previous year, with EBITDA margin dropping to 9.2% from 21.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This decline was driven by substantial investments in operating expenses to support future growth plans. For fiscal year 2026, PVA TePla provided guidance that disappointed investors, projecting sales of €255-275 million and EBITDA of €26-31 million. The midpoint of this guidance falls 7% below current revenue consensus of €285 million and 32% below EBITDA expectations of €41.8 million. The company also outlined longer-term targets, guiding for revenues above €300 million in 2027, which is below the current consensus estimate of €356 million. PVA TePla reiterated its mid-term revenue target of €500 million, though market expectations for 2028 currently stand at €407 million. Despite the weaker near-term outlook, PVA TePla expects to return to double-digit revenue growth from 2027 onward, suggesting a significant increase in order intake during 2026 and accelerating earnings growth as operating leverage improves. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. ProPicks AI evaluates TPEG alongside thousands of other companies every month using 100+ financial metrics. Using powerful AI to generate exciting stock ideas, it looks beyond popularity to assess fundamentals, momentum, and valuation. The AI has no bias—it simply identifies which stocks offer the best risk-reward based on current data with notable past winners that include Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Want to know if TPEG is currently featured in any ProPicks AI strategies, or if there are better opportunities in the same space?