Consti - On track towards y/y improvement

Q2 results quite as expected
Consti reported Q2 results which overall corresponded well with expectations. The prolonged winter had a small impact on net sales growth, with growth nonetheless at 3.1% y/y to EUR 73.1m (EUR 74.6m/74.7m Evli/Cons.). The operating profit amounted to EUR 2.9m (EUR 3.0m/2.9m Evli/cons.), at a margin of 4.0%. The increase in construction materials prices had a greater impact than in the comparison period in certain on-going projects and inflation increased indirect costs. The order backlog was at a quite good level of EUR 240.8m, up 1.9% y/y, with a Q2 order intake of EUR 98.7m (98.5m). The 2022 operating profit guidance of EUR 9-13m was kept intact.

Near-term uncertainty still present
We have made only smaller adjustment to our estimates, till expecting relative growth to pick up slightly during the end of the year for an overall modest full-year growth. Our 2022e operating profit estimate is slightly below the guidance mid-point, at EUR 10.4m. The near-term demand situation remains affected by current uncertainties, especially within corporate customers. The situation with construction material prices and availability still has an impact, although smaller within renovation projects. Some indications of price peaks have been seen, but the uncertainty should still most likely be present at least throughout the year.

BUY with a target price of EUR 12.0
Despite the prevailing market situation and uncertainties Consti has in our view performed well and we remain rather optimistic also for the coming quarters. Long-term drivers still remain. Compared with peers the current valuation remains quite cheap. We keep our target price of EUR 12.0 intact, rating still BUY.