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Jefferies upgraded MonotaRO Co Ltd (3064:JP) from underperform to hold on Wednesday, raising its price target to JPY2,820.00 from JPY2,670.00.
The research firm described the change as a "valuation call," noting that MonotaRO’s share price had approached its previous price target. The new target represents a price-to-earnings ratio of 40x based on the firm’s estimated FY12/26 earnings per share of JPY70.5.
MonotaRO has reported steady growth of 15%-18% in parent monthly adjusted sales this year and is likely to exceed its first-half operating profit guidance, according to Jefferies. The company maintains a reputation as a high-quality stock with stable fundamentals and strong management.
Jefferies expects MonotaRO to maintain its premium valuation relative to other internet stocks in its coverage universe. The firm projects the stock price will remain within the P/E 40x to P/E 50x range.
While the market anticipates MonotaRO will outperform its own guidance, and the company’s client base includes exposure to the automobile industry, these factors were not cited as primary reasons for the rating change.
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