In a report released today, Charlie Campbell from Stifel Nicolaus maintained a Hold rating on Bellway (BWY – Research Report), with a price target of p2,400.00.
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Charlie Campbell’s rating is based on Bellway’s performance and market positioning. Although Bellway demonstrated a good start to FY25 with a 12% increase in home completions, the overall valuation appears fair when compared to the sector, considering its return on equity. This suggests that the stock may not yet have the potential for significant price appreciation.
Furthermore, while Bellway’s order book has grown by 19% and the company has maintained its guidance for FY25, the shares are trading at a 14% discount to the sector. This discount seems justified given Bellway’s relatively weaker post-tax return on equity. The company needs to improve its returns for the valuation to improve, which may occur as margins recover over the business cycle.