Reflecting escalating general macroeconomic uncertainty leading to softer packaging and board prices and FX headwinds (weaker USD and stronger SEK), we have reduced our 2025–2026e adj. EBITDA by close to 30%–20%. Despite these significant negative revisions, we still find the valuation multiples beyond the current year attractive, especially given Metsa Board’s favourable position in the board market and our belief that the balance sheet is under good control. We reiterate our BUY, but have cut ...
A potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could unlock one of the largest reconstruction efforts in modern history. The World Bank estimates Ukraine will need USD486bn in rebuilding efforts over the next decade, but we estimate this would add only c2% to annual European construction spending. While the direct earnings effect may be modest, we expect the “rebuild Ukraine theme” to drive investor sentiment. We see Volvo, Epiroc, Hexagon, Metso, Hiab and ABB as some of the primary beneficia...
With Q4 earnings below our muted expectations, we have cut our 2025–2026e EBITDA by 10%. Despite this, we continue to have confidence in the investment case. We still like the earnings exposure to pulp, where we believe prices are set to rise. This combined with leverage to increase paper board volumes should lead to higher earnings in 2025–2026e. We reiterate our BUY and EUR5.6 target price.
Reflecting more conservative earnings margins, we have lowered our EBITDA for 2025–2026e by 20–10%. While this is negative, we still have confidence in the investment case. We continue to like Metsa Board’s earnings exposure to pulp, where we believe prices are about to rise which, combined with leverage to increased paper board volumes, should lead to higher earnings in 2025–2026e. We reiterate our BUY but have lowered our target price to EUR5.6 (5.8).
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