Confident H1 update, positive market developments
Springfield’s H1 update reiterates current year expectations and reinforces our confidence in the medium-term outlook for the Group.Momentum in private housing reservations was sustained through the first half, whilst the affordable housing business achieved a significant increase in gross margin driven by contracts won in the prior year.
Affordable housing providers have been more hesitant in awarding contracts in recent months but last week’s Scottish budget confirmed a material increase in funding for affordable homes delivery in FY25/26, which should stimulate activity into FY26. Springfield continues to engage with stakeholders in the major infrastructure projects planned for the North of Scotland, where it has a significant landholding.
Springfield continues to trade at a c.30% discount to peers, which in our view overlooks the Group’s unique positioning, the likely tailwind from the increased affordable housing budget and clear potential for major investment in housing delivery in Springfield’s stronghold in the North of Scotland.
We remain confident in the Group’s growth outlook and reiterate our 140p Fair Value estimate.
Springfield Properties is engaged in developing a mix of private and affordable housing in Scotland. Co. operates through two divisions: Private Housing and Affordable. The Private Housing division develops smaller to medium sized developments in Scotland, as well as a small number of larger sites. The Affordable division's operations focus on the development of land into stand-alone sites which consist entirely of affordable homes.
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