Nordec - IPO research report - Building for the future

Nordec is one of the leading providers of steel frame structures and envelope solutions for construction projects in the Nordics, measured by revenue, with a strong position in the CEE countries. Nordec is through its planned IPO seeking capital to invest in future growth.

Focus on the project execution
Nordec operates in the new non-residential construction market and designs, manufactures, and installs frame structures, envelopes and bridges. The company mainly uses steel in its structures but is able to complement its offering with other elements and materials. The company emphasizes its project management capabilities, which together with the wide service offering in our view provides a competitive advantage and serves the establishment of strong customer relationships.

Megatrends enable growth opportunities
Nordec operates in the traditional non-residential construction markets in Nordic and CEE countries. The market growth has been quite moderate but by focusing on growth pockets offered by current megatrends, the company gains access to more rapid growth opportunities. The company has delivered solutions for the battery value chain, logistics centers, and green transition investments in which the company in our view is well positioned to seek futher growth.

Implied equity value of EUR 71.7-85.0m
We have approached Nordec’s valuation mainly through peer group analysis. Nordec’s peers currently trade with 22-23E EV/EBITDA multiples of 6.4-6.2x and EV/EBIT multiples of 9.5-8.8x. In our view, Nordec’s valuation should near that of the peer group and should the company succeed in improving its profitability along with the investment program we see it justified that the company could be trading at or above its peers. Our implied equity value for Nordec lands between EUR 71.7-85.0m.

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