📦 DSV A/S (CPH:DSV) — My Investment Thesis
Hey everyone 👋 I'm Bejgal, and I want to share why I believe DSV is one of the most compelling logistics plays in Europe right now. My model points to a fair value of DKK 2,190 — a 22% discount to where it trades today. Here's my thinking 👇
🚀 Catalysts
DSV just pulled off the biggest deal in its history: the Schenker acquisition, instantly making it the world's #1 freight forwarder. That's not just a headline — it's a game-changer for pricing power, scale, and cross-selling. On top of that, global supply chains are being reshuffled (nearshoring, China+1), and the big logistics players are the ones capturing that complexity. Add a recovering Air & Sea cycle and you have real momentum: shares are already +40% over the past year.
📊 Assumptions
My model is honestly not heroic. I assume:
- Revenue growth of 7.91% p.a. (barely above the 4.60% historical average)
- Earnings reaching DKK 23bn by 2029
- An exit PE of 28x — premium, yes, but in line with DSV's track record
- A discount rate of 6.36%, reflecting its quality and geography
Nothing fancy. Just DSV continuing to do what it's been doing for a decade.
⚠️ Risks
I won't sugarcoat it. Integrating 72,000 Schenker employees is massive — execution risk is real. If the market decides to compress the multiple toward sector average (~18x), my fair value drops meaningfully. A global recession or a prolonged freight downturn would also hurt yields. And my 6.36% discount rate is arguably generous if rates stay higher for longer.
🎯 My take
DSV has integrated UTi, Panalpina, Agility, and now Schenker — every single time beating its own synergy guidance. I'm betting the pattern holds. 22% upside on a best-in-class compounder feels like a setup worth owning.
Not financial advice. DYOR. 🙌
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