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Original-Research: Einhell Germany AG - von NuWays AG

Einstufung von NuWays AG zu Einhell Germany AG

Unternehmen: Einhell Germany AG

ISIN: DE0005654933

Anlass der Studie: Q3 Review

Empfehlung: BUY

seit: 23.11.2023

Kursziel: EUR 225,00

Kursziel auf Sicht von: 12 Monaten

Letzte Ratingänderung:

Analyst: Christian Salis

Final Q3 slightly better than expected // Bottom-line stays strong

Einhell released better-than-expected final Q3 results, reflecting that the

company executes tight cost control amid a challenging market environment.

Q3 sales decreased by 5% yoy to EUR 230m (prelim: EUR 225m). While Eastern

Europe showed strong growth of 30% yoy, DACH decreased by 8% yoy as DIY

partners remained cautious to buy inventories. Positively, however, the

Power X-Change trend remained fully intact, growing by 3pp yoy to 45% of

group sales. Einhell confirmed its adjusted FY 23 guidance of EUR

1.0bn revenue. This implies an 8% sales growth yoy in Q4, which we consider

ambitious and therefore sit a notch lower at EUR 991m, implying 4% sales

growth against an easier comparable base.

Importantly, profitability remained at a healthy level. A significantly

improved gross margin of 39.7% (+3.7pp yoy) on the back of favorable mix

(i.e. higher share of PXC) and price increases almost fully compensated for

negative operating leverage and cost inflation. Hence, EBT margin decreased

by only 0.7pp yoy to 8.0%, still significantly exceeding pre-pandemic

levels (Q3 19: 4.5%). This also explains why Einhell confirmed its FY 23

bottom-line range of 8.0-8.5% ("low end", eNuW: 8.0%) despite

the weaker top-line.

In Q4, Einhell is seen to show a gradual recovery on both top- and

bottom-line. During our recent roadshow, CFO Teichert indicated that

discussions with DIY partners indicate a recovery in DACH while Einhell

continues to gain market share. In FY 24e, Einhell should return to growth

on the back of easier comps, sustained market share gains, positive M&A and

FX effects. Hence, we model 6% sales growth yoy to EUR 1,050m in FY 24e and

EBT margin is seen to recover slightly by 0.2pp yoy to 8.2% thanks to lower

input costs, positive mix effects and FX, which should turn into a tailwind

latest in H2 2024e.

Strategically, the US market should provide an attractive growth

opportunity. Following its successful international expansion in e.g.

Australia and Canada, a potential market entry could happen already in FY

24 via Einhell's proven success model: Gaining market access through the

acquisition of a small- to mid-sized local DIY brand and gradually

replacing the assortment with best-in-class price/value PXC products. The

US market looks attractive given that it is by far the largest DIY market

globally and Einhell's major rival Ryobi seems to neglect the online

channel as well as Tier-2/3 DIY stores, which Einhell aims to tackle.

Against this backdrop, valuation looks undemanding, trading at 8.9x PER 24e

and an 11.4% FCF yield. BUY, PT EUR 225.00, based on DCF.

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http://www.more-ir.de/d/28379.pdf

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www.nuways-ag.com/research.

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