Duell - Initiating coverage with BUY

Duell has faced challenges during the FY 2023 due to the current high interest rate environment, leading to reduced demand across the powersports aftermarket value chain. Despite the recent share price strength after the company posted solid Q3 figures, we see the current valuation moderate as we estimate continued growth in Europe and improved margins going forward. We initiate coverage of Duell with a BUY rating and TP of EUR 1.4.

One-stop shop for powersports aftermarket products

Duell is a Finnish powersports aftermarket distribution company established in 1983, headquartered in Mustasaari, with warehouses and sales offices across Europe. It serves as a source for a diverse range of equipment and parts in all powersports categories, acting as a convenient one-stop-shop. With approximately 600 brand owners and manufacturers, including Duell's own brands primarily based in Asia, the company ensures a wide supply network. Dealers benefit from Duell's distinctive brand and product selection, offering over 150,000 SKUs from more than 500 brands.

Expecting growth and improved margins going forward

We estimate that the organic sales will continue to decrease during Q4 while the inorganic growth is expected to support the company’s sales. For the FY 2023, we estimate total net sales of EUR 125m with 0.8% y/y growth. In terms of profitability, we estimate that Duell will reach adj. EBITA of EUR 7.4m in 2023 with margin of 5.9%, down from EUR 8.7m and 7.0% during FY 2022. Going forward, we estimate that Duell will return to profitable growth with the help of European expansion, partly scalable cost structure and the ongoing efficiency programme.

BUY with a target price of EUR 1.4

We initiate coverage of Duell with a BUY-rating and target price of EUR 1.4. In our view, the valuation looks moderate considering the Duell’s growth prospects in the Europe and the ongoing efficiency programme that we estimate to improve the company’s margins going forward. On our estimates for 2023E, the company trades at slightly elevated multiples yet on a discount when looking at 2024E relative multiples and the value derived from our discounted cash flow model.

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