Report
Johannes Faul
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Harvey Norman is shifting its attention overseas as domestic headwinds mount.

No-moat-rated Harvey Norman generates just over half of its operating profit from Australian discretionary retailing. This income is exposed to a cyclical slowdown in the Australian housing market and the anticipated growth of a formidable new competitor in Amazon. Sales in highly commoditised consumer electronics and home appliances, which we estimate present about two thirds of franchisee sales, are the most vulnerable to online competition. However, these headwinds are appropriately reflected...
Underlying
Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd

Harvey Norman Holdings is engaged in integrated retail, franchise, property and digital system. Co.'s business activities include: franchisor; sale of furniture, bedding, computers, communications and consumer electrical products in New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Slovenia, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Croatia; property investment; lessor of premises to Harvey Norman®, Domayne® and Joyce Mayne® franchisees and other third parties; media placement; and provision of consumer finance and other commercial advances.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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Johannes Faul

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