Assessing Rusta (OM:RUSTA) Valuation After Strong Q2, Nordic Online Rollout and Continued Store Expansion

Rusta (OM:RUSTA) just delivered a busy quarter, combining higher sales, stronger Q2 profits and fresh store openings with a full Nordic online rollout. This mix naturally puts the share in focus.

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The market seems to be buying into that story, with the share price at SEK 82.05 after a punchy 1 month share price return of 25.84% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.50%. This suggests momentum is building as the earnings beat, new CEO announcement and Nordic online rollout reset expectations.

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With the shares already sitting near analyst targets after a strong run and solid fundamentals, the real question now is whether Rusta is still trading below its intrinsic value or if the market is already pricing in its future growth.

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 6.2% Undervalued

With Rusta last closing at SEK 82.05 against a narrative fair value of SEK 87.50, the valuation case leans toward modest upside under its long term plan.

Significant investments in supply chain efficiency, including warehouse automation, scheduled for completion by 2026. This should improve gross margins and operating efficiencies, contributing to enhanced overall earnings.

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Want to see what powers that earnings uplift, and why the projected profit multiple leans above the sector, even after factoring in expansion costs? Read on.

Result: Fair Value of $87.5 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, persistent currency volatility and tougher than expected German competition could pressure margins and slow store level profitability, which may challenge the current undervaluation case.

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