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...
Due to surprisingly weak Q4 earnings for the packaging materials division and overall muted outlook comments for all of Stora Enso’s industries, we were disappointed by the Q4 results that have prompted us to reduce our 2025–2026e EBIT by 19–6%. Despite this, we still find the valuation discount too high, especially as the company looks set to sell 12% of its Swedish forestland at a premium to book value. We reiterate our BUY, but have reduced our target price to EUR13 (14).
Reflecting slightly softer prices for packaging and pulp and a somewhat postponed market recovery across Stora Enso’s industries, we have reduced our 2024–2025e adj. EBIT by 6–20%. Despite this, we still find the valuation discount too high, especially as the company looks set to sell 12% of its Swedish forestland at a premium to book value. We reiterate our BUY, but have reduced our target price to EUR14 (16).
We have cut our 2024e EBITDA by c9% on lower price assumptions for pulp, but our 2025–2026e is largely unchanged. Given the economic significance of the decision to divest 12% of the Swedish forestland, the outcome should overshadow the usual businesses. Due to three key reasons, we believe Stora Enso should be able to sell its forestland at book value or at a premium, which would crystallise significant values and be supportive of the stock. We reiterate our BUY and have raised our target price...
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