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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Kitwave Group plc engages in the wholesale business in the United Kingdom.The company operates through three divisions: Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Foodservice.The Ambient division supplies confectionery, soft drinks, crisps and snacks, and tobacco.


This division serves independent convenience stores, vending operators, national retailers, and other UK wholesalers through a network of 6 depots.The Frozen & Chilled division offers ice creams, pizzas, chips, ready meals, and a range of chilled products.It serves independent convenience stores, leisure outlets, and UK wholesalers through a network of 10 depots.


The Foodservice division provides frozen, chilled, and ambient food, as well as alcohol and soft drinks to independent traditional foodservice outlets, including bars, restaurants, and leisure outlets, as well as customers in the care home and education sectors through a network of 11 depots.The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in North Shields, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on KITW

Kitwave Group plc faces challenges amid a mixed European market performance. The UK market has experienced declines due to weak trade data from China, affecting the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices. Despite this, the company's intrinsic value is estimated to be UK£3.82, suggesting it's undervalued by 42%. Insider buying trends and favorable economic conditions may provide opportunities for growth. However, investors are closely monitoring market fluctuations and economic indicators that could impact the company's prospects.

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Frozen & Chilled

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for convenient and healthy food options, increasing popularity of online food delivery, and expansion of the catering and retail industries drive the growth of the frozen and chilled food distribution market.

Ambient

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for convenience and foodservice products, increasing popularity of online food delivery, and expansion of Kitwave Group's distribution network drive Ambient's growth.

Foodservice

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for convenient and online food delivery, increasing popularity of foodservice among millennials, and rising number of restaurants and hotels are driving the foodservice market growth.

7. Detailed Products

Foodservice

Kitwave Group plc provides a wide range of foodservice products, including frozen foods, chilled foods, and ambient foods, to caterers, restaurants, and pubs.

Grocery

Kitwave Group plc offers a variety of grocery products, including dry goods, bakery, and confectionery, to independent retailers and wholesalers.

Frozen Foods

Kitwave Group plc provides a comprehensive range of frozen foods, including frozen meats, vegetables, and ready meals, to the foodservice and retail sectors.

Specialist Drinks

Kitwave Group plc offers a range of specialist drinks, including soft drinks, juices, and waters, to the foodservice and retail sectors.

Health and Beauty

Kitwave Group plc provides a range of health and beauty products, including toiletries, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, to independent retailers and wholesalers.

8. Kitwave Group plc's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Kitwave Group plc operates in a market with moderate threat of substitutes, as customers have some alternatives but are not easily swappable.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Kitwave Group plc's customers have limited bargaining power due to the company's strong market position and diversified customer base.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Kitwave Group plc's suppliers have moderate bargaining power, as the company relies on a few key suppliers but has some flexibility in its supply chain.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low for Kitwave Group plc, as the company operates in a market with high barriers to entry and significant capital requirements.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high in Kitwave Group plc's market, with several established competitors and a history of price competition.

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 27.98%
Debt Cost 8.20%
Equity Weight 72.02%
Equity Cost 8.20%
WACC 8.20%
Leverage 38.85%

11. Quality Control: Kitwave Group plc passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Acomo

A-Score: 7.0/10

Value: 7.7

Growth: 4.2

Quality: 4.4

Yield: 8.1

Momentum: 8.5

Volatility: 9.0

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Orsero

A-Score: 6.9/10

Value: 8.4

Growth: 6.7

Quality: 3.8

Yield: 5.6

Momentum: 9.5

Volatility: 7.3

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B&S Group

A-Score: 5.4/10

Value: 7.6

Growth: 4.2

Quality: 3.9

Yield: 5.0

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 4.3

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Kitwave

A-Score: 5.1/10

Value: 8.0

Growth: 6.6

Quality: 4.3

Yield: 8.1

Momentum: 1.0

Volatility: 2.7

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MARR

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 5.6

Growth: 3.7

Quality: 2.5

Yield: 7.5

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 6.0

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Metro

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 8.9

Growth: 2.2

Quality: 1.2

Yield: 4.4

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 2.7

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

2.09$

Current Price

2.09$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows