New Risk • May 24
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 53% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (53% net debt to equity). Dividend is not well covered by earnings (144% payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.4% net profit margin). Upcoming Dividend • May 11
Upcoming dividend of RON1.06 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 May 2026. Payment date: 10 June 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 5.6%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (6.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.1%). Annonce • May 11
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 22, 2026 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 8:00 AM, E. Europe Standard Time on May 22, 2026 Declared Dividend • Mar 27
Final dividend of RON1.06 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of RON1.06. Ex-date: 18th May 2026 Payment date: 10th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (143% earnings payout ratio). However, it is covered by cash flows (62% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 29% per year over the past 7 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 59% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 41% over the next 2 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. Annonce • Mar 26
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announces Annual dividend, payable on June 10, 2026 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced Annual dividend of RON 1.0600 per share payable on June 10, 2026, ex-date on May 18, 2026 and record date on May 19, 2026. Reported Earnings • Mar 02
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: RON1.49 (vs RON2.50 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: RON1.49 (down from RON2.50 in FY 2024). Revenue: RON1.58b (up 1.9% from FY 2024). Net income: RON57.5m (down 41% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 6.2% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 36% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Annonce • Feb 24
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Final Results on Mar 27, 2026 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 final results at 4:45 PM, USSR Zone1 on Mar 27, 2026 Annonce • Feb 16
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 27, 2026 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 8:00 AM, E. Europe Standard Time on Feb 27, 2026 Major Estimate Revision • Feb 10
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 35% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from RON1.70b to RON1.61b. EPS estimate also fell from RON1.80 per share to RON1.18 per share. Net income forecast to grow 8.1% next year vs 9.5% growth forecast for Hospitality industry in Romania. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at RON39.67. Share price was steady at RON40.20 over the past week. Annonce • Jan 27
Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026 Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2026. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 25
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.3% to RON37.50. The fair value is estimated to be RON47.02, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 6.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 24%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 23% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 47% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2025 earnings released Third quarter 2025 results: Revenue: RON406.5m (flat on 3Q 2024). Net income: RON24.9m (down 16% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.1% (down from 7.4% in 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.5% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 33% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 42% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 17
Upcoming dividend of RON1.04 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 November 2025. Payment date: 15 December 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 68% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (6.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.1%). Annonce • Sep 30
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announces Annual dividend, payable on December 15, 2025 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced Annual dividend of RON 1.0400 per share payable on December 15, 2025, ex-date on November 24, 2025 and record date on November 25, 2025. Reported Earnings • Sep 01
Second quarter 2025 earnings released Second quarter 2025 results: Revenue: RON383.0m (up 2.3% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: RON227.0k (down 101% from profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 43% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 01
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 10% to RON37.60. The fair value is estimated to be RON47.02, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 55%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 20% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 40% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2025 earnings released First quarter 2025 results: Revenue: RON364.6m (flat on 1Q 2024). Net income: RON6.44m (down 71% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 6.1% in 1Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.8% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 65% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 44% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • May 08
Upcoming dividend of RON1.09 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 15 May 2025. Payment date: 06 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 44% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (6.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). Reported Earnings • Apr 04
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Full year 2024 results: EPS: RON2.50 (up from RON1.84 in FY 2023). Revenue: RON1.55b (up 5.5% from FY 2023). Net income: RON96.8m (up 36% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 6.2% (up from 4.8% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 12%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 64% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 38% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Mar 28
Final dividend increased to RON1.09 Dividend of RON1.09 is 3.8% higher than last year. Ex-date: 15th May 2025 Payment date: 6th September 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (37% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (49% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 35% per year over the past 6 years and payments have been stable during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 28% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annonce • Mar 27
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announces Annual dividend, payable on September 06, 2025 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced Annual dividend of RON 1.0900 per share payable on September 06, 2025, ex-date on May 15, 2025 and record date on May 16, 2025. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 25
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 5.5% to RON42.40. The fair value is estimated to be RON35.06, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 63%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 25% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% in the next 2 years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 18
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.8% to RON41.40. The fair value is estimated to be RON34.35, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 16% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 68%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 17% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% in the next 2 years. Annonce • Jan 28
Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025 Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 29, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Oct 14
Upcoming dividend of RON1.05 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 October 2024. Payment date: 07 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 43% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (7.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.2%). Price Target Changed • Sep 10
Price target increased by 12% to RON35.60 Up from RON31.73, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 9.7% below last closing price of RON39.40. Stock is up 89% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of RON2.42 for next year compared to RON1.84 last year. Reported Earnings • Sep 03
Second quarter 2024 earnings released Second quarter 2024 results: Revenue: RON374.3m (up 3.8% from 2Q 2023). Net income: RON18.3m (up 101% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.9% (up from 2.5% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.6% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 72% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 31% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 18
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 23% to RON38.80. The fair value is estimated to be RON48.68, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 22% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. Major Estimate Revision • May 29
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 19%, revenue downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 revenue forecast fell from RON1.72b to RON1.62b. EPS estimate rose from RON2.19 to RON2.61. Net income forecast to grow 18% next year vs 34% growth forecast for Hospitality industry in Romania. Consensus price target up from RON31.73 to RON36.57. Share price fell 4.8% to RON33.90 over the past week. Reported Earnings • May 17
First quarter 2024 earnings released First quarter 2024 results: Revenue: RON366.7m (up 9.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: RON22.4m (up 206% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 6.1% (up from 2.2% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.0% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Upcoming Dividend • May 09
Upcoming dividend of RON1.05 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 May 2024. Payment date: 06 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 57% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (6.5%). In line with average of industry peers (3.0%). Major Estimate Revision • Apr 10
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 13%, revenue downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 revenue forecast fell from RON1.72b to RON1.67b. EPS estimate rose from RON1.95 to RON2.21. Net income forecast to grow 20% next year vs 27% growth forecast for Hospitality industry in Romania. Consensus price target up from RON27.73 to RON31.73. Share price rose 4.3% to RON31.70 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Apr 01
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: RON1.84 (vs RON0.97 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: RON1.84 (up from RON0.97 in FY 2022). Revenue: RON1.47b (up 11% from FY 2022). Net income: RON71.2m (up 90% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.8% (up from 2.8% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.0% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 03
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: RON1.78 (vs RON0.97 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: RON1.78 (up from RON0.97 in FY 2022). Revenue: RON1.47b (up 11% from FY 2022). Net income: RON69.0m (up 84% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 4.7% (up from 2.8% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.3% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 85% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • Jan 25
Sphera Franchise Group S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Final Results on Apr 26, 2024 Sphera Franchise Group S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 final results on Apr 26, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to RON23.60, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 13x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Hospitality industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 95% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at RON25.45 per share. Buying Opportunity • Sep 18
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 15%. The fair value is estimated to be RON26.81, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 71%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 9.2% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 11
Upcoming dividend of RON1.16 per share at 8.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 September 2023. Payment date: 10 October 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 8.1%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (8.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%). Price Target Changed • Sep 07
Price target increased by 13% to RON23.37 Up from RON20.60, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 15% above last closing price of RON20.40. Stock is up 63% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of RON1.49 for next year compared to RON0.97 last year. Reported Earnings • Sep 03
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: RON0.24 (vs RON0.052 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: RON0.24 (up from RON0.052 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: RON360.5m (up 10% from 2Q 2022). Net income: RON9.33m (up 364% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 0.6% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.5% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 71% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • May 21
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 12%. The fair value is estimated to be RON21.20, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 20% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 5.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.3% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 15% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • May 18
First quarter 2023 earnings released First quarter 2023 results: Revenue: RON335.1m (up 20% from 1Q 2022). Net income: RON7.33m (up RON18.3m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.2% (up from net loss in 1Q 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.9% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 03
Upcoming dividend of RON0.52 per share at 5.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 March 2023. Payment date: 31 March 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its earnings and cash flow. Trailing yield: 5.9%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (8.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.2%). Annonce • Nov 19
Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Dec 20, 2022 Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Dec 20, 2022, at 11:00 E. Europe Standard Time. Location: 239 Dorobanti Ave., 2nd floor - Ateneu Room, 1st District Bucharest Romania Agenda: To consider dividend distribution; and to consider other matters. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Independent Director Valentin Arnaoutou was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Sep 03
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: RON0.052 (vs RON0.081 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: RON0.052 (down from RON0.081 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: RON328.6m (up 41% from 2Q 2021). Net income: RON2.01m (down 36% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.6% (down from 1.4% in 2Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 12%, compared to a 35% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Romania. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annonce • Jul 07
Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Aug 11, 2022 Sphera Franchise Group S.A., Annual General Meeting, Aug 11, 2022, at 10:00 E. Europe Standard Time. Location: 239 Dorobanti Ave., 2nd floor - Ateneu Room, 1st District Bucharest Romania Agenda: Empower of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company to fulfill, for and on behalf of the company, of all ncessary formalities before Trade Registry, Official Gazette and/or any other public and/or private authorities, including the signing of the management agreements addenda, to be concluded with the members of the Board of Directors in application of point 1 of the OGMS, as well as the publication of the decisions adopted by the OGMS of 11 / 12.08.2022. The Chairman of the Board of Directors may, in his turn, to mandate any third parties that he deems competent, in order to fulfill entirely or in part of the above-mentioned tasks, within the limits of the mandate granted, his signature being fully valid and opposable to the company; and to resolve other matters. Reported Earnings • May 04
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: RON0.47 (up from RON0.25 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: RON1.00b (up 41% from FY 2020). Net income: RON18.4m (up RON28.1m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from net loss in FY 2020). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 20%, compared to a 41% growth forecast for the restaurants industry in Romania. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Apr 29
Upcoming dividend of RON0.90 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 May 2022. Payment date: 30 May 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 5.7%. Within top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (5.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (3 non-independent directors). Independent Director Valentin Arnaoutou was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 22
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 revenue forecast increased from RON1.14b to RON1.20b. EPS estimate fell from RON1.18 to RON0.58 per share. Net income forecast to grow 22% next year vs 47% growth forecast for Hospitality industry in Romania. Consensus price target down from RON20.60 to RON18.60. Share price rose 3.8% to RON16.60 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: RON0.47 (up from RON0.25 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: RON1.00b (up 41% from FY 2020). Net income: RON18.4m (up RON28.1m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 10%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14%, compared to a 46% growth forecast for the restaurants industry in Romania. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS RON0.54 (vs RON0.40 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a solid third quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: RON284.2m (up 44% from 3Q 2020). Net income: RON21.0m (up 35% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 7.4% (down from 7.9% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 09
Upcoming dividend of RON0.90 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 September 2021. Payment date: 30 September 2021. Trailing yield: 5.0%. Lower than top quartile of Romanian dividend payers (5.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Sep 01
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS RON0.081 (vs RON0.36 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: RON233.1m (up 119% from 2Q 2020). Net income: RON3.15m (up RON17.2m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.4% (up from net loss in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 22
First quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a solid first quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: RON211.4m (up 6.6% from 1Q 2020). Net loss: RON3.15m (loss narrowed 74% from 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Feb 28
Full year 2020 earnings released: RON0.25 loss per share (vs RON1.42 profit in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: RON711.5m (down 26% from FY 2019). Net loss: RON9.67m (down 118% from profit in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 28
Revenue misses expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 42%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 105%, compared to a 28% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Romania.