The third quarter of the year continues to be characterised by a subdued global construction market. Weak demand and pressured sales prices, combined with persistently high raw material costs, continue to put pressure on the sawmill and wood processing industries.
“During the third quarter, Setra has implemented measures to strengthen internal efficiency while continuing to adapt the organisation to a challenging external environment. The production adjustment in Långshyttan has now been completed. At the same time, a notice of redundancy has been issued in Hasselfors in connection with a planned production adjustment, which is a consequence of the strengthened Swedish krona and the timber import tariffs being introduced in the United States in October,” says Marcus Westdahl, CEO and Group President of Setra Group.
The work to improve internal efficiency continues within the framework of our 100+ efficiency programme, and the results are now visible in the form of reduced fixed costs. This is a positive development for Setra, as it lays the foundation for long-term profitability and competitiveness.
Investment activities during the quarter have proceeded according to plan, and the finalisation of the new saw line in Malå is now in its final phase.
| Key Figures* | jul-sept (3 months) | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net sales, MSEK | 1,215 | 1,278 | ||||
| Operating profit/loss, MSEK | -148 | -50 | ||||
| EBITDA | -89 | 0 | ||||
| Profit/loss after tax, MSEK | -127 | - 48 | ||||
| Operating margin, % | -12,2 | -3,8 | ||||
| Return on operating capital, %, RTM | ||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities, MSEK | 83 | -50 | ||||
*Setra does not publish a complete quarterly report.
