
TSE:PBH
IT has lagged due to inflationary costs but pricing has caught up. It is noteworthy that 85% of its revenue growth will be organic in its five year growth plan. There are 18 projects planned , 11 of which have been started. It will source more prepaid food options. It is building a 500,000
square foot sandwich making facility in the U.S.
Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The company saw a good amount of revenue growth from selling price inflation. They also have demonstrated being able to pass on inflation over the past year. Input costs may rise but they should be able to pass on higher costs to customers. There could be some pressure in the near term, but long term outlook is positive. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
Debt is high, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.5 and a net debt/EBITDA of 6.1X, and profit margins are thin, but management has successfully used debt to inorganically grow the company, and this is demonstrated through its top-line sales growth. The recent move comes alongside its reiteration of guidance for the year as well as a bit of valuation re-rating - its forward earnings multiple has expanded from 13X in late 2022 to 23X currently.
It has missed its last few earnings results, although, the price has continued to rise despite this. We feel that if its earnings are OK or better than expected in August, the stock could continue to climb as signs of peak interest rates and earnings growth appear.
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