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Original-Research: MLP SE - von NuWays AG

Einstufung von NuWays AG zu MLP SE

Unternehmen: MLP SE

ISIN: DE0006569908

Anlass der Studie: 5-Pager

Empfehlung: BUY

seit: 25.01.2024

Kursziel: 11.00

Kursziel auf Sicht von: 12 Monaten

Letzte Ratingänderung:

Analyst: Henry Wendisch

Low risk, high reward - added to NuWays' Alpha List

At current levels, MLP's stock offers a strong upside potential while

potential downside risks seem priced in and should not impact bottom line

significantly. Here is our take:

(1) Strong diversification of negatively correlated business segments

protects MLP against changing macroeconomic environments. Currently, the

downturn in real estate and the absence of performance fees due to burdened

capital markets, are overcompensated by a strong banking business.

(2) Solid visibility on profitability: For FY'24e, we expect EBIT to

improve by EUR 11m to EUR 90m (+13% yoy), mainly supported by the strong

banking business (55% of EBIT), but also by easing OPEX inflation compared

to FY'23e, all the while top-line growth remains intact (+4% yoy).

(3) Tailwinds from new interest rate era: Due to recent interest rate hikes

as well as a favourable customer deposit mix, MLP can rely on comfortable

interest spreads in its banking business. As significant interest rate cuts

seem unlikely at the moment, we expect this effect to carry on throughout

204 and beyond. This should yield an interest result of EUR 54m for FY'24e

(eNuW), which has an incremental EBIT margin of close to 100%.

(4) Positive upside potential from highly profitable performance fees

around the corner: FERI's largest fund "Optoflex" recently exceeded its

threshold to receive highly profitable performance fees. Should capital

markets continue to develop favourably, an additional EBIT contribution of

c. EUR 10-30m for FY'24e could serve as a cherry on top, as these are not

reflected in our estimates.

(5) Further downside from real estate unlikely: With Germany's RE

transaction market slightly picking up again and no major rate cuts in

sight, a worsening of MLP's real estate business seems unlikely. With only

a 3% sales share, the impact of RE on the group is also limited.

Current valuation is unjustified: Underlying profitability nearly

quadrupled over the last years, but the stock has not performed

accordingly, now trading at historically cheap multiples, a 21% FCFY'24e, a

58% discount to its fair SOTP value and a 5% dividend yield. Given this

superb value for money profile, MLP shares look set for a re-rating. As a

result, we add MLP to our NuWays' Alpha List 2024 and strongly recommend to

BUY with unchanged PT of EUR 11.00, based on FCFY'24e and SOTP.

Die vollständige Analyse können Sie hier downloaden:

http://www.more-ir.de/d/28753.pdf

Die Analyse oder weiterführende Informationen zu dieser können Sie hier downloaden

www.nuways-ag.com/research.

Kontakt für Rückfragen

NuWays AG - Equity Research

Web: www.nuways-ag.com

Email: research@nuways-ag.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag

Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany

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