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Rob Hales, CFA
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

UPM's Biorefining Segment Recovers in 1Q; Shares Overvalued

After reviewing UPM’s first-quarter results, we are maintaining our no-moat rating and EUR 14.25 fair value estimate. UPM reported decent first-quarter results with EBIT increasing 8% over 2016, although lower depreciation contributed a good chunk of the gain. Volume growth was solid in most segments except energy, due to a mild winter, and the European and North American paper business, which is in structural decline. At current levels, we think the shares are overvalued.
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UPM-Kymmene Oyj

UPM-Kymmene is a global paper and forest products group, mainly engaged in the production of paper, with an emphasis on the manufacture and sale of printing and writing papers. Co.'s operations comprise of these segments: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Paper Asia, UPM Paper ENA, UPM Plywood and Other. UPM Biocomposites, UPM Biochemicals business units and Group services are reported in Other operations. Co.'s activities are centred in European Union countries, North and South America and Asia with production plants in 13 countries.

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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.

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Rob Hales, CFA

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