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Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) has reiterated its buy rating for Capita Plc. (LSE:LON:CPI) (OTC:CTAGF) with a price target of GBP3.75, following the company’s first-half trading update that aligned with expectations. According to InvestingPro analysis, Capita currently trades at a modest P/E ratio of 3.87, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to its Fair Value.
The business process outsourcing firm reported a 4.5% revenue decline during the first five months of the year, with performance varying significantly across business segments. Public Service revenue increased by 2.3%, while Contact Centres experienced a substantial 21.1% reduction due to previously announced contract losses and subdued volumes in telecommunications contracts.
Pension Solutions saw a slight revenue decrease of 1.1%, which the company attributed to the completion of short-term contracts. Meanwhile, Regulated Services posted 6.4% growth, benefiting from a one-off termination fee and deferred income release.
Despite the overall revenue decline, Capita has secured new contract wins with a total value of £969 million, representing a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. Public Service contracts surged 70%, more than offsetting the 49% reduction in Contact Centres.
The company’s mixed performance across segments has not altered its full-year outlook, with telecommunications contracts in the Contact Centres division still expected to annualize in the second half of the year, potentially improving results in that segment.
In other recent news, Capita Plc has seen a notable upgrade from RBC Capital Markets, with analyst Andrew Brooke raising the stock rating from Sector Perform to Outperform. This decision follows the company’s full-year results and guidance, which aligned with expectations. The analyst has also increased the price target from £0.17 to £0.20, citing improved transparency in Capita’s Experience division as a key factor. Brooke highlighted that while the Pensions Solutions business is generating higher profits than anticipated, the Contact Centre business is not contributing to earnings. This has led to adjustments in the company’s sum-of-the-parts valuation. The upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on Capita’s financial performance, especially as the company approaches a significant milestone of achieving positive free cash flow. These developments suggest a favorable risk-reward profile for Capita, with confidence in its potential for growth and profitability.
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