Variations in volume
5 percent variations in volume result in a change to the operating profit of SEK +/–92 m.
Variations in the steel price
Lindab’s sales prices are normally adjusted in line with steel price fluctuations.
Theoretically a 10 percent change in the steel price affects Lindab’s profit by approximately SEK 180 m if the sales price does not change.
Fluctuations in interest rates
Changes in interest rates affect Lindab’s profitability and cash flow. A 1 percent change in interest rates affects Lindab’s profit by SEK 11 m. This includes existing sale-and-lease-back contracts on properties and existing interest swap agreements.
Fluctuations in currency
Currency fluctuations affect Lindab’s operations both in terms of transactions
and consolidation of activities. A 10 percent change in the value of the Swedish krona compared with a combination of the major currencies affects net sales by SEK 496 m and operating profit by SEK 9 m given the same volumes.