Tough macro environment tempers UBS optimism on Enghouse stock upside

Published 21/11/2024, 08:20
Tough macro environment tempers UBS optimism on Enghouse stock upside

On Thursday, UBS initiated coverage on Enghouse Systems Ltd. (ENGH:CN) stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of C$32.00, suggesting an approximate 10% upside potential. The firm highlighted Enghouse Systems' strong cash flow generation, successful history of integrating acquisitions, and its zero-debt status.

However, the neutral stance is influenced by current economic challenges, including high interest rates, uncertainty in IT budgets, and possible disruptions from advancements in artificial intelligence.

According to the analyst, Enghouse Systems, an enterprise software solutions provider, is expected to see a near-term revenue increase as merger and acquisition activities rise following a post-pandemic slowdown.

This aligns with the market's expectations of roughly 13% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal year 2024 and about 8% in fiscal year 2025, which are in line with UBS's own projections.

The coverage notes that Enghouse Systems is currently trading at approximately 8.2 times adjusted EBITDA, which is close to UBS's target multiple of around 8.5 times. This assessment indicates that the market has largely factored in the firm's perspective on the stock.

Consequently, UBS views the risk/reward balance for Enghouse Systems as even, given the stock's current valuation and the anticipated growth trajectory.

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