Report
Rob Hales, CFA
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

We expect DSM's cost-reduction plan to bear fruit.

After reviewing DSM’s third-quarter results, we are maintaining our no-moat rating and EUR 54 fair value estimate. At current levels, shares are fairly valued. The company reported solid results in the quarter, with EBITDA increasing 8% and 16% for the nutrition and materials segments, respectively, compared with the prior-year period. The firm maintained its 2016 guidance for midteens EBITDA growth and an increase in return on capital employed of over 200 basis points.
We think DSM will achieve...
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Koninklijke DSM N.V.

Royal DSM is engaged in the creation of products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences. Co.'s products and services are used globally in range of markets and applications in healthcare, pharmaceutical automotive and chemicals sectors. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. The activities of Co. are grouped into four clusters: Nutrition, Pharma, Performance Materials and Polymer Intermediates.

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Rob Hales, CFA

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