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query ContentSlug_ContentQuery(
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}

fragment CompanyDetails_Content on Content {
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}

fragment ContentBasicInfo on Content {
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fragment ForumPosts on ForumPost {
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}

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}

fragment PublishingDetails on Content {
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  ... on Video {
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  ... on Webcast {
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}

fragment Reactions on Content {
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}

fragment ReportLink_Content on Content {
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  ... on ThirdPartyCompanyReport {
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  }
  ... on StockExchangeRelease {
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}

fragment TrendingContent_1jQ2Cn on Query {
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    pageUrl
    createdAt
    type
    imgUrl
    companies {
      squareLogoUrl
      name
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    }
    authors {
      __typename
      imgUrl
      id
    }
    publishers {
      imgUrl
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one-of-the-leading-broadband-operators-in-finland-selects-waystream

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Waystream Group operates in the telecommunications industry. The company offers switches and routers adapted for the fiber market as well as associated peripherals, technical support, training and consulting. The company's customer base is metropolitan networks, operators and property companies that own and operate their own fiber networks in the Nordics and Central Europe. The majority of production takes place in Sweden and the company has its headquarters in Kista.

Waystream received a 20 million kronor order from Telenor Finland, i.e., DNA. It is likely one of the largest single orders in Waystream’s history. Deals with Telia, on the other hand, have been sluggish, which is also reflected in the share price (YTD -43%). Having burned money on Nokia, it has certainly become clear that achieving pricing power in this industry is quite difficult.

Waystream published its Q3 interim report yesterday, October 19, 2023 [link]. The company’s share price is now approximately 20 SEK.

If expectations can be estimated based on yesterday’s closing price (41.7 SEK), they were likely very significantly higher than the actual outcome. In my modeling, the quarterly VWAP share price (Volume weighted average price) has recently hit the linear curve f(x) = 2.15 * x - 24.51 fairly well, where x is the weighted average revenue of the two most recent quarters, such that the latest quarter is weighted 85% and the second latest 15%. Q2/23 revenue was 24.555 MSEK. Thus x = 0.85 * 24.555 + 0.15 * 30.4 = 25.43175. f(25.43175) = 2.15 * 25.43175 - 24.51 = 30.2. If the upcoming (Q3) quarter’s VWAP share price were 30.2, it would fall approximately on the model’s linear trendline. However, historically, when x has been around 25, the quarterly VWAP has been clearly below the trendline. For example, in quarter 22/Q2 (x,y) = (25.21, 24.69) (See the modeling table and graph). It is worth noting that the modeling is straightforward and simplified, and is based solely on revenue and the volume-weighted average share price. It does not take future outlooks into account at all, for instance. I started following and researching the stock on June 20th. However, I have not bought the stock so far. If the share price were to fall closer to the 20 SEK level, and if the company were to issue announcements regarding potential contracts with Telia, I might analyze the stock in more detail. For now, I am just keeping it on my watchlist.

Having followed the telecom market for years, I can assure you that it’s hard to find any slack in this market. I’m even a bit surprised by a Swedish company like this. Margins are notoriously thin, and international competition is fierce. Staying ahead in R&D costs a fortune. Additionally, in fiber optic networks, there are large and established players that major customers prefer: Cisco, Arista, Huawei, HPE, Nokia, Ciena, Juniper, etc. I’m skeptical. A company like this could end up as an acquisition target, but in recent years, it’s mostly been small companies with new technical innovations that have been acquired. Does Waystream have those? I’m old-fashioned, so I’m staying away from this based on this information. For those who love a wild ride, this might be a decent choice.

TIKR’s data includes one analyst, likely Redeye, and their forecast looked like this.

https://mfn.se/cis/a/waystream-group/waystream-group-ab-delarsrapport-januari-juni-2023-ed6ca2f8 Revenue down 15%. Result turned negative.  Does anyone know what the expectations were?

I attempted to analyze the historical relationship between the target company’s (Waystream) share price and revenue. Below is the data tabulated by quarter:  l: Quarterly revenue (MSEK) x: Weighted average revenue from the two previous quarters (Weighting: 85% previous quarter, 15% the quarter before that). y: Average share price (Volume Weighted Average Price VWAP) for the quarter (SEK).      t l x y     23/Q2  33.03 49.67   23/Q1 30.4 46.21 78.27   22/Q4 47.9 35.45 51.20   22/Q3 36.6 28.36 29.28   22/Q2 28.9 25.21 24.69   22/Q1 25.3 23.91 23.31   21/Q4 24.7 20.41 25.84   21/Q3 19.4 25.35 26.21   21/Q2 26.1 17.94 20.35   21/Q1 21.1  15.16    When the (x,y) points are plotted in a coordinate system, it is observed that they fall quite well on or near a linear trendline.  Data Sources:  [1] Revenue: Interim report January-March 2023  [2] Share price: Historical price data - Nasdaq

Waystream Group

One of the leading broadband operators in Finland has, following an extensive evaluation and testing period, signed a longterm agreement with Waystream and selected the company as its supplier...

<div class="mfn-preamble"><p><strong>One of the leading broadband operators in Finland has, following an extensive evaluation and testing period, signed a longterm agreement with Waystream and selected the company as its supplier of access switches. The first orders have been placed and will be delivered throughout the year.</strong></p></div><div class="mfn-body"><p>The decision to choose&nbsp;Waystream&nbsp;is based on several key factors, including high technical performance, energy efficiency, and a strong sustainability focus.&nbsp;Waystream’s&nbsp;production in Sweden, combined with its&nbsp;longterm&nbsp;commitment to sustainable solutions, aligns well with the operator’s ambition to reduce climate impact and build futureproof broadband networks.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>“Being selected by one of the leading broadband and digital service providers in Finland is a strong endorsement of both our technology and our organization. It confirms that our solutions are well suited for largescale operators with high technical and sustainability requirements. We are proud that our products not only deliver outstanding performance, but also contribute to a more sustainable digital infrastructure,” says Fredrik Lundberg, CEO of&nbsp;Waystream&nbsp;Group. &nbsp;</p></div><div class="mfn-footer mfn-4cdb110af8ab"><p><strong class="mfn-heading-1">For more information please contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Fredrik Lundberg, CEO</strong><br>Tel: +46 (0) 72 509 27 76.&nbsp;E-mail: <a href="mailto:fredrik.lundberg@waystream.com" rel="noopener">fredrik.lundberg@waystream.com</a></p><p><strong>Anna Idbrant, Press</strong>&nbsp;<strong>contact</strong><br>Tel +46 (0) 72&nbsp;145 78 54.&nbsp;E-mail <a href="mailto:anna.idbrant@waystream.com" rel="noopener">anna.idbrant@waystream.com</a></p></div><div class="mfn-footer mfn-about mfn-e95fc762f8d1"><p><strong class="mfn-heading-1">About Waystream Group</strong><br>Waystream is a Swedish company that develops and sells advanced digital infrastructure, such as switches and routers, adapted for the FTTx market. With our products and our expertise, it is possible for telecom operators and service providers to offer fast and reliable services to the user. Read more at <strong><a href="http://www.waystream.com/en/" rel="noopener">www.waystream.com</a></strong>.</p><p>The company's share is listed on Nasdaq First North under the name WAYS. Waystreams Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB.</p></div><div class="mfn-footer mfn-attachment mfn-attachment-image"><p><strong class="mfn-heading-1">Image Attachments</strong><br><a href="https://storage.mfn.se/a/waystream-group/1cf6e2f4-348c-4a67-b45c-6b61fca7da24/fredrik-lundberg.jpeg" rel="noopener">Fredrik Lundberg</a></p></div><div class="mfn-footer mfn-attachment mfn-attachment-general"><p><strong class="mfn-heading-1">Attachments</strong><br><a class="mfn-generated mfn-primary" href="https://storage.mfn.se/1d1542a4-5fed-490c-a14a-d1d6bbcfde7a/one-of-the-leading-broadband-operators-in-finland-selects-waystream.pdf" rel="noopener">One of the leading broadband operators in Finland selects Waystream</a></p></div>