^Original-Research: Eckert & Ziegler SE - from NuWays AG08.01.2026 / 09:00 CET/CESTDissemination of a Research, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQSGroup.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. Theresult of this research does not constitute investment advice or aninvitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Classification of NuWays AG to Eckert & Ziegler SE Company Name: Eckert & Ziegler SE ISIN: DE0005659700 Reason for the research: Initiation Recommendation: BUY Target price: EUR 23 Target price on sight of: 12 month Last rating change: Analyst: Simon KellerAtoms to decay, profits to stay; INITIATE WITH BUYEUZ shares have declined 28% over the past six months, despite no structuralbusiness deterioration. The recent underperformance appears like a valuationdislocation, not reflecting EUZ's unique positioning at the heart of one ofthe most attractive growth segments in modern medicine: targetedradiopharmaceuticals.Targeted radiopharmaceuticals are the next phase of cancer therapy,delivering radiation directly to tumour cells with higher precision andfewer side effects than conventional methods.As a result, the market for nuclear medicine is expected to grow with a 17%CAGR into 2029e (source: MedRays). Growth is driven by expansion intoearlier treatment lines, a broadening patient population, more indicationsand a global penetration.Every radiopharmaceutical therapy ultimately depends on the reliable supplyof radioisotopes, the core of EUZ's business model. This "picks-and-shovels"positioning delivers structural growth with balanced risks, especially asEUZ has an isotope-agnostic offering, helping to diversify across drugs andcustomers. Moreover, EUZ sits at the knowledge and quality bottleneck of thesupply chain, explaining EBIT margins in the high 20% for theradiopharmaceutical business.Deep competitive moat built over decades: EUZ combines early-moveradvantages, radiation-specific know-how and an integrated global footprintthat is difficult to replicate. Long-standing customer relationships,regulatory approvals, qualified production sites and regulatory lock-ineffects create high switching costs and tangible entry barriers. Theseadvantages translate into consistently high ROCEs (16% on avg. 2021-27e),even as the company continues to invest in future growth capacity.While EUZ's radiopharma business (half of group sales) is set to grow inline with the market, legacy radiation-based activities are expected toremain stable. Combined with an increasingly favourable mix, this underpinsan EPS CAGR of 17% over 2024-28e (eNuW).All comes at a compelling valuation: 66% upside to peers on PER'26e and a42% discount to its own historic 5-year PER (median: 34x, eNuW). This upsideis underpinned by our DCF-derived PT of EUR 23.While near-term results are unlikely to be a major catalyst, H1 26e shouldsee several relevant study read-outs, providing meaningful support for theradiopharmaceutical investment case.INITIATE with BUY, viewing EUZ as a rare high-quality, infrastructure-likecompounder, benefiting from the rapid radiopharmaceutical market growth. -continued -You can download the research here:https://eqs-cockpit.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=22a8f6fddbaff841c7b923c530599429For additional information visit our website:https://www.nuways-ag.com/research-feedContact for questions:NuWays AG - Equity ResearchWeb: www.nuways-ag.comEmail: research@nuways-ag.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysagAdresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany++++++++++Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschlussbestimmter Börsengeschäfte.Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim obenanalysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse.++++++++++---------------------------------------------------------------------------The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.View original content:https://eqs-news.com/?origin_id=54579a82-ec62-11f0-be29-0694d9af22cf&lang=en---------------------------------------------------------------------------2256608 08.01.2026 CET/CEST°