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Etteplan: Signs of improved demand activity - Evli Research

2020 revenue and EBIT guidance raised

Etteplan issued a positive profit warning, raising its revenue and EBIT guidance. Revenue in 2020 is now expected to be at same levels as in the previous year (prev. decrease slightly or same levels as previous year) and operating profit to decrease slightly or be at previous year levels (prev. decrease clearly). According to Etteplan the positive news on Coronavirus vaccines has had a favourable impact on investments and as such aided revenue during the last quarter of the year. The impact has been seen across the board but in particular within software and digitalization related solutions.

Moving in a better direction

The revised guidance implies solid results in the fourth quarter and is a clear confidence boost after the demand weakness in previous quarters. We have raised our 2020-2022 EBIT estimates by some 6-9%. We still remain somewhat cautious to revenue growth, as demand pick-up visibility is still rather limited, expecting a growth of 6.9% in 2021. We could certainly see potential for growth returning to double-digit figures if demand activity continues to improve. The Tegeman acquisition will also provide an inorganic boost to growth in 2021 and continued M&A activity is likely, although hard to predict.

HOLD with a target price of EUR 12.4 (9.3)

On our estimates Etteplan trades quite in line with historic valuation and on peer median multiples. The positive news has certainly raised our confidence levels but with the still present uncertainty higher valuation for now appears unwarranted. We adjust our TP to EUR 12.4 (9.3), valuing Etteplan at 18x 2021e P/E, and retain our HOLD-rating.
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