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UBS initiated coverage on Burkhalter Holding AG (SWX:SIX:BRKN) with a neutral rating and a price target of CHF122.00. The Swiss building technology services provider offers electrical engineering and HVACP services for Switzerland’s construction market.
The company is expected to continue its merger and acquisition growth strategy, supported by its net cash position and strong cash generation, with cash conversion at approximately 70-75% of EBITDA. UBS views Burkhalter’s business model in Switzerland as resilient against market fluctuations.
Burkhalter is projected to maintain its dividend payout of around 90-95% of net income, which implies a yield of approximately 4% for 2025. The company’s stock has rallied 40% year-to-date, positioning it as a perceived safe haven from U.S. tariffs due to its exclusive exposure to the Swiss market.
UBS notes that Burkhalter operates in a saturated market with limited organic sales and margin growth prospects because of price competition. The stock currently trades at 22 times price-to-earnings ratio, in line with other Swiss construction-exposed peers.
The firm’s analysts describe the risk-reward profile for Burkhalter as balanced, factoring in both the company’s stable dividend policy and cash generation against its limited growth prospects in the competitive Swiss construction services sector.
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