Market's view on Dp Poland
Published on April 2024
- There are concerns that the only way the company can remain solvent is by continuously tapping shareholders.
- Stock watchers have noted that despite anaemic growth in mature markets, there is a significant undervaluation in the stock, with DP Poland growing over 20% but trading at 1.5x sales compared to Domino’s Pizza in the US trading at 3.4x sales.
- Observations were made on the stock’s positive performance on the charts.
- After a strong Q3, Q4 results were even better, marking the strongest quarter in the company’s history, with impressive trading in H2 leading to profitability.
- There has been a 37% increase in October, indicating a promising outlook.
- The CEO and CFO will host a webinar to present the HY23 results, engaging with private investors.
- There have been sharp declines in the stock, causing concern.
- There are positive reflections on the company’s integration into the worldwide Domino’s structure, with significant roles being assumed by key shareholders.
- Concerns were raised about the company’s financial management, particularly the timing of accounts reporting and the reliance on loan notes for refinancing.
- There is hope that the company will stop diluting shares and achieve over £5 million EBITDA forecast for 2024.
- The sentiment is that the company has finally steadied its course, indicating a potential positive shift in its trajectory.
- Stock watchers express hope that the company will advance without needing to raise more equity and suggest that debt financing could be a viable option provided it does not become excessive. The company needs to reach free cash flow break-even and optimize its current store estate for growth.
- Optimistic views are shared that the company no longer needs to raise cash, drawing parallels with Domino’s UK, which saw significant share price increases after turning a similar corner.