Gofore: Steady as she goes - Evli Research

No surprises in the H1 results

Gofore’s H1 results brought no larger surprises, as net sales had been pre-announced at 37.4m the adj. EBITA was quite in line with our estimates at EUR 5.8m (Evli 5.5m). Relative profitability was as expected weaker in the second quarter compared to the first quarter but saw no major direct negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Demand in the public sector clientele, representing 73.5% of net sales in H1, saw demand remaining steady while the private sector clientele saw some delays in development work and cancellations of projects.

Acquisition seals growth prospects

Our estimates remain largely intact as our marginally lowered expectations for H2 are offset by the slight profitability beat in H1. We expect 2020 net sales of EUR 75.1m (co’s guidance EUR 70-76m) and an adj. EBITA of EUR 10.0m. Our profitability estimates are more on the cautionary side given H1 profitability but in our view reflects the company guidance and P&L changes from the Qentinel Finland acquisition. In our estimates for net sales in the second half of the year we currently expect similar organic growth as in H1 along with the expected EUR 4m M&A impact. In 2021 we see Gofore set for solid earnings growth with help of the large inorganic growth.

HOLD with a target price of EUR 8.6 (8.4)

With only minor estimates revisions post-H1 we fine-tune our target price to EUR 8.6 (8.4), valuing Gofore at ~17.0x 2020e adj. P/E. Demand uncertainty is at elevated levels due to the pandemic but resilience has so far been provided by the large share of public sector clients. Our HOLD-rating remains intact.

https://pankki.evli.com/hubfs/ERP/Raportit/Gofore/Gofore%20200817%20Company%20update.pdf

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