CapMan: Shifting into acquisition gear
The Q3 result was in line with expectations and in the short term, the market situation will continue as challenging. We feel the surprising change in the dividend policy is a direct signal of preparing for M&A transactions. The investor story becomes more growth-driven as focus of capital allocation shifts, at least temporarily, from dividends to growth. Although the share valuation is very attractive in the longer term and we find the share cheap (2025e P/E 10x), short-term uncertainty and neutral valuation support a more cautious view.
CapMan
CapMan is an investment company. The vision is to be a long-term owner and create added value for the shareholders in the long term. CapMan mainly invests in medium-sized unlisted companies, properties and infrastructure facilities around the Nordic market. Furthermore, the company offers asset management, purchasing activities as well as analysis, reporting and back office services. CapMan was founded in 1989 and its headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland.
Read more on company pageKey Estimate Figures2023-10-26
2022 | 23e | 24e | |
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Revenue | 67.5 | 63.6 | 70.4 |
growth-% | 27.94 % | -5.89 % | 10.76 % |
EBIT (adj.) | 53.1 | 16.1 | 35.2 |
EBIT-% (adj.) | 78.64 % | 25.26 % | 50.00 % |
EPS (adj.) | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
Dividend | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
Dividend % | 6.28 % | 4.95 % | 6.46 % |
P/E (adj.) | 10.79 | 25.92 | 12.34 |
EV/EBITDA | 8.29 | 20.35 | 9.55 |