Flexion Mobile: Back to fundamentals
Anton Hoof answers the top questions on this Research Update
Research Update
2024-11-21
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Anton Hoof will answer the top questions on this Research Update
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Redeye updates its view on Flexion Mobile following its Q3 2024 report, which was largely in line with expectations. Redeye reiterates its view that the main event since the last quarterly report is the filing of the 2023 accounts, which resolves all 2022 audit concerns and allows investors to refocus on the company’s fundamentals, which should support the share price.
Anton Hoof
Tomas Otterbeck
Flexion Mobile reported a solid quarter and delivered 20% y/y growth. Sales amounted to GBP17.8m (14.8), in the middle of its Q3 revenue guidance and 5% below our estimates. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to GBP1.4m, 5% above our estimate of GBP1.3m, primarily due to strong gross margins in the distribution business. Along with the report, Flexion provided revenue guidance for Q4 of USD26-30m (cGBP20.5-23.7m). This can be compared to revenues of GBP24.3m in Q4 last year.
With the 2023 accounts now filed, the incident related to the 2022 accounts can finally be considered closed, allowing investors to refocus on the company’s fundamentals. In that context, we see a growing business, with strong cash conversion driven by negative working capital, minimal reinvestment needs, and a solid net cash position of GBP12.4m. Coupled with positive momentum in title signings and ongoing market changes, we believe the company’s fundamentals have never been stronger.
Following the Q3 report and the company’s Q4 guidance, we have made downward estimate revisions, lowering sales by 9% for 2024e and 11% for 2025e-2026e. We expect the company to reach the upper end of its Q4 guidance. Market sentiment remains muted, and despite the expectation of delivering a record year, Flexion continues to trade at all-time-low multiples. However, if Flexion maintains its current pace, the sentiment should shift sooner or later. Due to our revised estimates, we lower our base case from SEK20 to SEK15, bear case from SEK8 to SEK5, and bull case from SEK32 to SEK25. As such, we continue to see a solid upside in our base case.
GBPm | 2022 | 2023 | 2024e | 2025e | 2026e |
Net Sales | 68.5 | 70.8 | 77.0 | 89.3 | 101.2 |
Sales Growth | 110% | 3.3% | 8.7% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
EBITDA | 4.0 | 2.4 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 9.3 |
EBIT | 1.4 | -0.32 | -2.0 | 4.6 | 7.3 |
EBIT Margin | 2.1% | -0.5% | -2.6% | 5.1% | 7.2% |
Net Income | 0.37 | -1.4 | -2.5 | 3.6 | 5.8 |
EV/Sales | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
EV/EBITDA | 10.2 | 14.5 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
EV/EBIT | 28.3 | - | -17.0 | 7.1 | 3.9 |
• Total revenue amounted to GBP17.8m (14.8), an increase of 20% y/y, and somewhat lower than our estimate of GBP18.7m.
• Gross profit amounted to GBP3.9m (2.5), an increase of 54% y/y, 3% higher than our estimates, equivalent to a gross margin of 22%.
• Adj. EBITDA amounted to GBP1.4m (1.2), 5% higher than our estimates. Primarily due to higher gross margin.
• EBIT amounted to GBP-0.6m (0.3), somewhat lower than expectations.
• Operating Cash flow for the period amounted to GBP-0.8m (-2.0), negatively affected by changes in working capital.
• Cash and cash equivalents for the ending period were GBP12.4m, with no interest-bearing liabilities.
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