Founded in 1802, the Corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and as of the end of 2022, it was present in 34 countries with 138 companies, 60 of which are production companies with 83 facilities. GF’s 15’207 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 3’998 million in 2022.
| CHF million | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 4'227 | 4'058 |
| Orders on hand | 931 | 814 |
| Sales | 3'998 | 3'722 |
| Sales growth % | 7.4 | 16.9 |
| Organic growth % | 13.5 | 15.9 |
| EBITDA | 507 | 412 |
| EBITDA margin % | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| EBIT | 391 | 278 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 9.8 | 7.5 |
| Net profit shareholders GF | 276 | 214 |
| Basic earnings per share in CHF | 3.37 | 2.62 |
| Free cash flow before acquisitions/divestments |
146 | 151 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 1'277 | 1'355 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 23.4 | 16.4 |
| Net debt (+)/Net cash (-) | -159 | 54 |
| Number of employees | 15'207 | 15'111 |
As the leading flow solutions provider for the safe and sustainable transport of fluids, GF Piping Systems creates connections for life. The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions for numerous demanding end-market segments.
| CHF million | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 2'319 | 2'211 |
| Orders on hand | 442 | 326 |
| Sales | 2'160 | 1'971 |
| Sales growth % | 9.6 | 15.4 |
| Organic growth % | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| EBITDA | 341 | 302 |
| EBITDA margin % | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| EBIT | 291 | 247 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 705 | 630 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 35.6 | 32.1 |
| Number of employees | 8'085 | 7'686 |
GF Uponor is a leading global provider of solutions that efficiently and effectively move water through cities, buildings, and homes. The division provides safe drinking water, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling systems as well as reliable infrastructure solutions. It helps customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities, be more productive – and continuously find new ways to conserve, manage and provide water responsibly, unlocking its potential to provide comfort, health, and efficiency.
| EUR millions | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1'386.2 | 1'313.2 |
| Sales growth % | 5.6 | 15.6 |
| Organic growth % | 3.6 | 15.1 |
| EBITDA | 189.9 | 203.3 |
| EBITDA margin % | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| EBIT | 135.5 | 154.1 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| Number of employees | 4'055 | 4'234 |
| *Consolidated financial key figures of Uponor Ltd in accordance with IFRS | ||
GF Casting Solutions is one of the leading solution providers of lightweight components in the mobility and energy industries. As a future-oriented company, GF Casting Solutions acts as a driving force for innovation in the foundry and additive manufacturing world and aims to take the lead in developing and manufacturing innovative and energy-efficient lightweight solutions, empowering sustainable mobility.
| CHF million | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 965 | 907 |
| Orders on hand | 284 | 276 |
| Sales | 892 | 880 |
| Sales growth % | 1.4 | 17.1 |
| Organic growth % | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| EBITDA | 99 | 63 |
| EBITDA margin % | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| EBIT | 55 | 5 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 6.2 | 0.5 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 326 | 504 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 11.2 | 0.3 |
| Number of employees | 3'570 | 4'008 |
GF Machining Solutions is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers, and the mold-making industry. The portfolio includes milling, EDM, laser texturing, laser micromachining, and additive manufacturing machines.
| CHF million | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | 945 | 941 |
| Orders on hand | 206 | 213 |
| Sales | 948 | 873 |
| Sales growth % | 8.7 | 20.3 |
| Organic growth % | 10.9 | 19.9 |
| EBITDA | 81 | 61 |
| EBITDA margin % | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| EBIT | 67 | 47 |
| Return on sales (EBIT margin) % | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Invested capital (IC) | 196 | 151 |
| Return on invested capital (ROIC) % | 31.7 | 21.9 |
| Number of employees | 3'398 | 3'282 |
