Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Established in Birmingham, UK, in 1820, Samuel Heath & Sons plc operates as a prominent manufacturer and marketer of a comprehensive array of products specifically designed for both the builders' hardware and bathroom sectors. The company's extensive offerings encompass a variety of taps and faucets for basins, baths, bidets, and kitchens, alongside diverse showering systems, including both concealed and exposed options, complete with their associated accessories and ancillaries. Their portfolio also features a broad selection of general bathroom accessories, toilet fittings, and bath ancillaries. Beyond bathroom installations, Samuel Heath provides essential hardware for external and internal doors, windows, and other general fittings such as cupboards and cabinets. Although its primary market is the United Kingdom, the company actively engages in international exports of its goods.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT