Befesa anticipates to self-fund a 50% EBITDA growth plan by 2027. The company demonstrated strong Q3 2025 results with a 27% surge in adjusted EBITDA and doubled net profit in H1 2025 to €40 million, while executing strategic expansions in the US and Germany.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Befesa grew revenue to €1.24 billion in 2024, up 4.95% YoY, with 17% EBITDA growth. The company maintains market leadership in steel dust recycling with aggressive expansion plans and strong H1 2025 momentum, though aluminum segment headwinds present some near-term challenges.
Top Insights
World leader in steel dust recycling with favorable exposure to global steel production trends
Aggressive growth strategy targeting 50% EBITDA expansion by 2027 with strategic US and Germany operations
Q3 2025 results show strong momentum with 27% adjusted EBITDA growth and 318% net income surge
Dual-segment model (Steel Dust and Aluminum Salt Slags) diversifies revenue across complementary end-markets
Named Competitors
Recycling Services — European waste recycling competitor
Recycling Services — German recycling specialist
Recent Developments
(October 2025) Q3 2025 results: Adjusted EBITDA up 27% YoY, net income up 318%
(July 2025) H1 2025 performance: Net profit doubled to €40m, adjusted EBITDA up 9% to €112m with guidance of €240m-€265m for FY2025
(April 2025) Q1 2025: Net profit up 97% YoY, strong start to 2025
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