Redrow PLC

Redrow PLC (LON: RDW) is an FTSE 250 listed residential property developer, which operates through 14 operational divisions across the United Kingdom.  

On 14 September 2022, RDW expects to release the full-year results for FY22.

Investment Rationale – Hold at GBX 549.98

• Margin Improvement: The operating margin improved to a normalised level of 19.5% in H1 FY22, ahead of previous guidance.
• Financial Growth: During H1 FY22, Redrow demonstrated significant growth in revenue, profit before tax, and earnings per share. Subsequently, the interim dividend was also increased by 4 pence per share to 10 pence per share for H1 FY22.
• Growth Catalysts: Strong private reservations, improved order book, 5-star customer recommend score across all divisions, further progress in land markets, solid house market fundamentals, and introduction of the Residential Property Developer Tax holds potential for further progress in H2 FY22.
• Undervalued Multiples: On a forward 12-month basis – EV/Sales, EV/EBITDA, Price/Earnings, and Price/Book valuation multiples of RDW are undervalued against the median of the Homebuilding & Construction Supplies industry.
• Positive Technical Indicator: The MACD line has given a bullish crossover against the signal line, supporting an upside potential.

Key Risks

• Weak Global Growth Forecast: The World Bank has reduced its global growth forecast for 2022 from 4.1% to 3.2%. Moreover, the aggressive interest rate hike prospect for the United States and fallout for the global economy from lockdowns in China may keep global equities under pressure.
• Macroeconomic Risk: The Russian invasion in Ukraine has already jolted the market, while the slow retail growth and battered consumer spending in the UK amid rising fuel costs can squeeze the profit margins of home builders.

Interim Results (for 27 weeks to January 2022, as of 10 February 2022)

 (Source: Company Website)

• Top-line Growth: RDW reported a record revenue of £1,052 million in H1 FY22 (H1 FY21: £1,041 million) as house price inflation continued to beat the cost inflation.
• Strong Balance Sheet: It ended H1 FY22 with net cash of £242 million (June 2021: £238 million).

One Year Share Price Chart

 (Data Source: REFINITIV, Analysis done by Kalkine Group)

Valuation Methodology: Price/Earnings Approach (FY23E)

*Peers: Bellway PLC, Vistry Group PLC, and Taylor Wimpey PLC.

*All selected peers are LSE-listed Companies from the UK Construction sector.  

Conclusion

On the back of house price inflation and eps increase following the introduction of the Residential Property Developer Tax, Redrow has upgraded the FY24 guidance.

(Source: Company Website)

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.

Considering the financial growth, positive industry dynamics, solid net cash position, increased order book, and support from the valuation as done using the above method, we have given a “Hold” recommendation on Redrow PLC at the current market price of GBX 549.98 (as of 22 April 2022, at 10:18 AM GMT+1).

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