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Investing.com - Kepler Cheuvreux initiated coverage on Johnson Matthey Plc. (LON:JMAT) (OTC:JMPLY) with a Hold rating and a price target of GBP18.25 on Wednesday.
The UK-listed chemical company, a leader in automotive catalysts for Heavy Duty and Light Duty diesel, also operates in platinum group metals services and hydrogen sectors. CEO Liam Condon, who took the helm in 2022, has launched a transformation strategy focused on streamlining operations and improving returns and free cash flow.
Kepler Cheuvreux projects a three-year underlying operating profit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%, compared to a ten-year average of -2%, with mid-single-digit CAGR guidance for 2027-28. The firm expects free cash flow conversion to improve starting in 2025/26.
Near-term focus will remain on tariff impacts and the carve-out of the recently sold Catalyst Technologies division, according to the research firm’s analysis.
The current valuation of 5x pro forma EV/EBITDA, representing a 30% discount to competitor Umicore (EBR:UMI), reflects cyclical headwinds and low free cash flow conversion, leading Kepler Cheuvreux to see a balanced risk-reward profile for the stock.
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