{"id":88458,"date":"2025-01-19T06:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T06:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/koskisens-sawmill-investments-expected-to-pay-off-on-global-construction-recovery\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:29:37","slug":"koskisens-sawmill-investments-expected-to-pay-off-on-global-construction-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/koskisens-sawmill-investments-expected-to-pay-off-on-global-construction-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Koskisen\u2019s sawmill investments expected to pay off, on global construction recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>Koskisen, the Finnish wood processing company, is facing a cyclical downturn despite its recent investments, particularly in the sawmill business. The company\u2019s performance has been impacted by the global construction market\u2019s sluggish recovery and rising interest rates, but experts suggest that its fortunes should improve as global construction picks up and interest rates decline.<\/p>\n

In a recent report, analysts reiterated a EUR 7.25 target price and maintained a \u201cReduce\u201d recommendation for Koskisen. The company\u2019s major investments in the sawmill industry are expected to pay off in the near term, but the benefits are yet to fully materialize. The demand for Koskisen\u2019s products is largely driven by the cyclical nature of the construction industry and fluctuating timber prices.<\/p>\n

Koskisen operates two main segments: the Sawmill Industry, which focuses on softwood sawn timber, and the Panel Industry, which produces birch plywood and chipboard. The company\u2019s production is based entirely in Finland, with around 70% of revenue coming from European markets. Despite a slow organic growth rate, Koskisen\u2019s international market share remains significant relative to the size of the company.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s strategy focuses on providing high-quality, customized products, which command a premium in the market. However, analysts caution that the sawmill sector is highly competitive, with thin margins. The Panel Industry, which produces higher value-added products, is seen as having better profit potential.<\/p>\n

The timber market in Finland remains structurally tight, posing risks for Koskisen, particularly as demand is sensitive to broader economic conditions. Analysts expect the company\u2019s revenue to grow on a volume-driven basis by approximately 10% per year through 2027, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10-11%. However, both sectors are hampered by high log prices due to limited supply in Finland\u2019s timber market.<\/p>\n

Koskisen is targeting a revenue of EUR 500 million by 2027, along with an average EBITDA margin of 15%. Achieving these targets will require restructuring in the company\u2019s fragmented sectors, and analysts believe the margin target is challenging given the current structure of its businesses.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s outlook is supported by trends such as the increasing popularity of ecological wood construction. However, the construction market has been in a slump in recent years, and Koskisen\u2019s demand outlook remains tied to the broader economic recovery. The disruptions caused by Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine have also exacerbated supply issues in the Panel Industry across Europe, further impacting Koskisen\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

Koskisen\u2019s earnings are expected to improve gradually as its investments, particularly in the Sawmill Industry, begin to bear fruit. Despite these improvements, analysts have warned that the stock is fairly priced at the current levels. The company\u2019s EV\/EBITDA ratios for 2024 and 2025 are expected to be around 8x and 6x, with a P\/B ratio of approximately 1.1x.<\/p>\n

Koskisen\u2019s expected return, based on earnings growth, declining multiples, and a dividend of around 4%, is considered to be below the required return by analysts. While there is potential for leverage if the European construction and economic recovery surpass expectations in 2025-2026, analysts maintain a cautious stance on the stock.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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