Expecting good H1 figures, acquisition boosting growth
Gofore reports H1 results on August 14th. H1 sales have been pre-announced at EUR 37.4m, with the monthly figures in our view having shown little impact of the pandemic. We see slightly weaker adj. EBITA-margins in H1 compared with the solid 17.3% Q1 margins but still expect a commendable 14.7% adj. EBITA-%. We expect full-year sales and adj. EBITA of EUR 75.1m and 9.8m respectively. The acquisition should keep growth in the double-digits in 2021 assuming a continued limited COVID-19 impact.
HOLD with a target price of EUR 8.4 (7.8)
Following revisions to our estimates based on the acquisition and guidance revision we adjust our target price to EUR 8.4 (7.8), valuing Gofore at 16.5x 2020E adj. P/E, with our HOLD-rating intact.