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Jelena Sokolova
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Hermes' High-Quality Business Model Results in Sustainable Long-Term Pricing Power

We are maintaining our fair value estimate of EUR 332 for wide-moat Hermes, as the company reported nine-months revenue slightly above our full-year expectations. We continue to regard shares as expensive at these levels. Revenue increased by 11% at constant exchange rates in the nine months of 2018 versus our expectations for 9% growth. As in previous quarters, growth was predominantly volume driven, with little price and scope effect.
In the quarter, Hermes saw acceleration in its Leather Good...
Underlying
Hermes International SCA

Hermes International is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of luxury goods primarily in France, rest of Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Americas. Co.'s activities can be divided into two segments: the distribution via Co.'s exclusive network and the distribution via specialist outlets. The distribution via Co.'s exclusive network comprises silks and textiles, leather goods and saddlery, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories (men and women's clothing, belts, jewellery accessories, gloves, hats and shoes), and other goods (jewellery and products of the art of living department). The distribution via specialist outlets comprise perfumes, tableware and watches.

Provider
Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries and had approximately $185 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2016.

We have operations in 27 countries.

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Jelena Sokolova

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