BANKHAUS LAMPE // 1 Leifheit AG Management Meeting confirms our positive view 16/02/2016 Buy (Buy) 60.00 EUR (60.00 EUR ) Close 12/02/2016 45.00 EUR Bloomberg: LEI GY WKN: 646450 Sector Consumer Share price performance 52 week high 59.66 EUR 52 week low 39.05 EUR Compared to Prime All Share YTD 7.3% 1 month 2.7% 12 months 8.1% We met CEO Thomas Radke and CFO Dr Claus-O. Zacharias at the world largest consumer trade fair, the Ambiente in Frankfurt. These meetings and the impression made by Leifheit s presentation at the fair confirm our positive view. We clearly confirm our BUY rating with an unchanged price target of 60.00. INVESTMENT CASE Ahead of the Ambiente, Leifheit has released some preliminary figures for FY 2015. Sales rose by 5.0% to 231.8 m in 2015. This was slightly ahead of our forecast of +4.7% and above the management s guidance of ~ 4%. Leifheit confirmed that the 2015 EBIT will be above the guidance indication of 20 m. We believe that our current forecast of 20.5 m (including a 2.5 m positive dollar FX effect) is too conservative and we have therefore upped it by 3.4% to 21.3 m. At the same time, we have also raised our dividend forecast for 2015 from 1.95 to 2.00 (2014: 1.80), which leads to a dividend yield of 4.4% based on the current share price. The company has not yet decided how to use its liquidity, or parts thereof, which by the end of 2015 should be above 60 m (BHLe: 61 m), which equals 12.20 per share. Nevertheless, we believe that the management team will work out how to use of the net liquidity well in the months ahead. CATALYSTS Leifheit is due to release a full set of figures for 2015 on 31 March 2016. The numbers, guidance and dividend increase should be well received by the market. Share data EV (m EUR; 2016) 220.5 Market Cap (m EUR) 213.7 No. of shares (m) 4.7 Free float 76.6% VALUATION Our valuation is based on a DCF model and a cash-flow-yield model, to which we have assigned an equal weighting. Even though the share is too expensive in terms of traditional multiples (EV/EBIT, PER), the dividend (current yield ~4%) and the expectation of higher pay-outs make the share attractive. Next event Annual Results 31/03/2016 Change in model Sales EBIT EPS 2015e 0.3% 3.8% 4.1% 2016e --- 6.5% 7.0% 2017e --- 9.0% 9.6% Analyst Christoph Schlienkamp, Investmentanalyst DVFA Phone: +49 (0)211 4952-311 christoph.schlienkamp@bankhaus-lampe.de See end of document for disclaimer. in m EUR 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Sales 220.9 220.7 231.8 240.0 250.0 EBIT 14.9 21.5 21.3 22.9 24.2 EBIT margin 6.8% 9.8% 9.2% 9.5% 9.7% Net financial debt -51.0-58.8-60.0-62.3-65.2 Free cash-flow 23.4 15.4 8.3 11.8 13.4 EPS (in EUR) 2.16 2.97 2.98 3.22 3.41 DPS (in EUR) 1.65 1.80 2.00 2.20 2.40 Dividend yield 5.3% 3.9% 4.0% 4.9% 5.3% EV/Sales 0.7 1.0 1.1 0.9 0.9 EV/EBIT 10.2 10.7 11.5 9.6 9.0 Price Earnings ratio (P/E) 14.3 15.6 16.6 14.0 13.2
BANKHAUS LAMPE // 2 Changes in our estimates Bankhaus Lampe EUR m 2015e old 2015e new Change 2016e old 2016e new Change 2017e old 2017e new Change Sales 231.0 231.8 0.3% 240.0 240.0 0.0% 250.0 250.0 0.0% EBIT 20.5 21.3 3.8% 21.5 22.9 6.5% 22.2 24.2 9.0% EBIT margin 8.9% 9.2% 0.3 PP 9.0% 9.5% 0.6 PP 8.9% 9.7% 0.8 PP EPS ( ) 2.86 2.98 4.1% 3.01 3.22 6.9% 3.11 3.41 9.8% DPS ( ) 1.95 2.00 2.6% 2.10 2.20 4.8% 2.25 2.40 6.7% Source: Bankhaus Lampe Research BHL vs. Consensus 2015e 2016e 2017e EUR m BHL Consensus Delta BHL Consensus Delta BHLe Consensus Delta Sales 231.8 230.5 0.6% 240.0 238.0 0.8% 250.0 248.0 0.8% EBIT 21.3 20.3 5.1% 22.9 20.8 10.4% 24.2 21.6 12.0% EBIT margin 9.2% 8.8% 0.4 PP 9.5% 8.7% 0.8 PP 9.7% 8.7% 1 PP EPS ( ) 2.98 2.84 5.0% 3.22 2.88 12.0% 3.41 2.98 14.5% DPS ( ) 2.00 1.98 1.3% 2.20 2.05 7.3% 2.40 2.13 12.9% Source: Company information, Consensus FactSet, Bankhaus Lampe Research
BANKHAUS LAMPE // 3 Key figures Leifheit AG Income statement in m EUR 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Sales 220.9 220.7 231.8 240.0 250.0 Cost of Sales -121.7-115.4-121.5-127.2-138.0 Gross profit 99.2 105.2 110.3 112.8 112.0 Sales and marketing -65.4-69.4-70.5-73.0-76.0 General and administration -13.6-16.8-17.0-14.6-15.0 Research and development -3.9-3.8-3.8-4.0-4.0 Other operating result -1.4 6.2 2.2 1.7 7.2 EBITDA 21.7 27.8 27.8 29.6 31.1 Depreciation 6.8 6.3 6.5 6.7 6.9 EBITA 14.9 21.5 21.3 22.9 24.2 Amortisation of goodwill 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Amortisation of intangible assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 EBIT 14.9 21.5 21.3 22.9 24.2 Financial result -1.6-1.7-1.4-1.4-1.4 Income on ordinary activities 13.3 19.8 19.9 21.5 22.8 Extraordinary income/loss 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 EBT 13.3 19.8 19.9 21.5 22.8 Taxes -3.1-5.7-5.8-6.2-6.6 Net income from cont. operations 10.2 14.1 14.1 15.3 16.2 Net income from discont. operations 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Minority interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net income (adj.) 10.2 14.1 14.1 15.3 16.2 No. of shares 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 EPS (in EUR) 2.16 2.97 2.98 3.22 3.41 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Gross margin 44.9% 47.7% 47.6% 47.0% 44.8% EBITDA margin 9.8% 12.6% 12.0% 12.3% 12.4% EBITA margin 6.8% 9.8% 9.2% 9.5% 9.7% EBIT margin 6.8% 9.8% 9.2% 9.5% 9.7% EBT margin 6.0% 9.0% 8.6% 9.0% 9.1% Net profit margin 4.6% 6.4% 6.1% 6.4% 6.5% Tax rate 23.1% 28.7% 29.0% 29.0% 29.0% Growth rates yoy 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Sales -1.5% -0.1% 5.0% 3.5% 4.2% EBITDA 4.4% 27.8% -0.1% 6.6% 5.1% EBIT 5.3% 44.3% -1.2% 7.6% 5.7% EBT 9.2% 48.7% 0.5% 8.2% 6.0% Net income (adj.) 9.4% 37.7% 0.2% 8.2% 6.0% EPS 9.4% 37.7% 0.2% 8.2% 6.0%
BANKHAUS LAMPE // 4 Leifheit AG Balance sheet Assets (in m EUR) 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Fixed assets 66.5 68.6 70.5 70.0 69.3 Property, plant and equipment 35.4 35.0 37.0 36.5 35.8 Intangible assets 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5 Financial assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other long-term assets 12.6 15.1 15.0 15.0 15.0 Current assets 137.2 154.7 165.0 172.3 178.2 Inventories 33.6 35.4 43.0 47.0 49.0 Accounts receivable 47.7 52.6 53.0 54.0 55.0 Other current assets 5.0 7.8 8.0 8.0 8.0 Securities 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cash 51.0 58.8 61.0 63.3 66.2 Total assets 203.8 223.3 235.5 242.3 247.5 Equity and liabilities (in m EUR) Shareholders equity 94.7 94.8 100.4 106.2 112.0 Shareholders equity (before minority) 94.7 94.8 100.4 106.2 112.0 Minorities 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Non-current liabilities 60.6 73.7 75.1 75.1 75.1 Pension provisions 56.4 69.0 69.0 69.0 69.0 Other provisions 1.9 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 Long-term financial debt 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other long-term debt 2.3 2.6 4.0 4.0 4.0 Current liabilities 48.5 54.8 60.0 61.0 60.5 Short-term debt 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Other accruals short-term 6.5 6.0 7.0 7.0 5.5 Accounts payable 39.3 47.8 49.0 50.0 51.0 Other liabilities 2.7 1.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Total equity and liabilities 203.8 223.3 235.5 242.3 247.5 Leifheit AG Balance sheet structure Assets 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Fixed assets 32.6% 30.7% 29.9% 28.9% 28.0% Property, plant and equipment 17.4% 15.7% 15.7% 15.1% 14.5% Intangible assets 9.1% 8.3% 7.9% 7.6% 7.5% Current assets 67.4% 69.3% 70.1% 71.1% 72.0% Inventories 16.5% 15.9% 18.3% 19.4% 19.8% Accounts receivable 23.4% 23.6% 22.5% 22.3% 22.2% Cash 25.0% 26.3% 25.9% 26.1% 26.8% Equity and liabilities Shareholders equity 46.5% 42.5% 42.6% 43.8% 45.2% Non-current liabilities 29.7% 33.0% 31.9% 31.0% 30.3% Pension provisions 27.7% 30.9% 29.3% 28.5% 27.9% Long-term financial debt 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Current liabilities 23.8% 24.5% 25.5% 25.2% 24.4% Short-term debt 0.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% Accounts payable 19.3% 21.4% 20.8% 20.6% 20.6%
BANKHAUS LAMPE // 5 Leifheit AG Cash flow statement in m EUR 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Net income (adj.) 10.2 14.1 14.1 15.3 16.2 Depreciation 6.8 6.3 6.5 6.7 6.9 Amortisation of goodwill & intangible assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Change of provisions 13.6 12.3 1.0 0.0-1.5 Other -17.0-5.4 0,0 0,0 0,0 Operating Cash-flow before changes in w/c 13.7 27.3 21.7 22.0 21.6 Change in inventory 5.8-1.8-7.6-4.0-2.0 Change in accounts receivable 3.8-5.0-0.4-1.0-1.0 Change in accounts payable -5.7 8.5 1.2 1.0 1.0 Change in other working capital positions 5.3-4.5 1.8 0.0 0.0 Operating Cash-flow 22.9 24.5 16.7 18.0 19.6 Capex, excluding maintenance -3.6-6.2-8.4-6.2-6.2 Payments for acquisitions 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Financial investments 0.0-3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Income from asset disposals 1.7 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 Income from financial investments 2.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cash-flow from investing activities 0.5-9.1-8.4-6.2-6.2 Free cash-flow 23.4 15.4 8.3 11.8 13.4 Capital measures 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Increase/decrease in debt position 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 Purchase of own shares 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other financing Cash-flow -0.1 0.1 1.4 0.0 0.0 Dividend paid -7.1-7.8-8.5-9.5-10.4 Cash-flow from financing activities -7.2-7.8-6.1-9.5-10.4 Increase/ decrease in liquid assets 16.2 7.7 2.2 2.3 3.0 Effects of exchange rate changes 1.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 Cash at beginning of period 33.7 51.0 58.8 61.0 63.3 Change in total cash and cash equivalents 17.2 7.9 2.2 2.3 3.0 Cash at end of period 51.0 58.8 61.0 63.3 66.2
BANKHAUS LAMPE // 6 Leifheit AG Ratios 2013 2014 2015e 2016e 2017e Per Share Data EPS 2.16 2.97 2.98 3.22 3.41 Book value per share 19.94 19.96 21.14 22.36 23.57 Free Cash-flow per share 4.93 3.25 1.74 2.48 2.82 Dividend per share 1.65 1.80 2.00 2.20 2.40 Valuation ratios EV/Sales 0.7 1.0 1.1 0.9 0.9 EV/EBITDA 7.0 8.3 8.8 7.4 7.0 EV/EBIT 10.2 10.7 11.5 9.6 9.0 Price Earnings ratio (P/E) 14.3 15.6 16.6 14.0 13.2 Price to book (total equity) 1.6 2.3 2.3 2.0 1.9 Dividend yield 5.3% 3.9% 4.0% 4.9% 5.3% Profitability ratios EBITDA margin 9.8% 12.6% 12.0% 12.3% 12.4% EBIT margin 6.8% 9.8% 9.2% 9.5% 9.7% Net return on sales 4.6% 6.4% 6.1% 6.4% 6.5% Return on capital employed (ROCE) 9.9% 13.1% 12.5% 13.0% 13.3% Productivity ratios Capital turnover 49.1% 49.3% 50.7% 50.4% 48.9% Operating leverage -0.1-0.4 0.0-0.1-0.1 Sales per employee 216,997 215,102 219,716 226,415 233,645 EBIT per employee 14,669 20,997 20,165 21,604 22,617 Number of employees (in thousands) 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 Financial ratios Equity ratio 46.5% 42.5% 42.6% 43.8% 45.2% Net financial debt (in m EUR) -51.0-58.8-60.0-62.3-65.2 Net debt / Equity -53.8% -62.0% -59.7% -58.6% -58.3% Interest cover > 10 > 10 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net debt / EBITDA -2.34-2.12-2.16-2.10-2.10 Working Capital (in m EUR) 42.0 40.3 47.0 51.0 53.0 Change Working Capital (in m EUR) -3.9-1.8 6.7 4.0 2.0 WC /sales 19.0% 18.2% 20.3% 21.3% 21.2% Stocks in days of sales 56 59 68 71 72 Trade debtors in days of sales 79 87 83 82 80 Trade creditors in days of COGS/Material cost 65 79 77 76 74 Cash conversion cycle 70 67 74 77 78 Invest. (property/plant/equity) / Depreciation 52.4% 98.3% 129.3% 92.5% 89.9% Others Sales CAGR (last 3 years) 1.5% -0.2% 1.1% 2.8% 4.2% EBIT CAGR (last 3 years) 19.3% 15.6% 14.5% 15.3% 4.0% Net income CAGR (last 3 years) -14.5% 5.4% 14.7% 14.3% 4.7% Pay out ratio 76.5% 60.6% 67.2% 68.3% 70.3% Free cash-flow (in m EUR) 23.4 15.4 8.3 11.8 13.4 Free cash flow yield 15.9% 7.0% 3.5% 5.5% 6.3%
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