Risk factor
Limited trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, Woolworths Holdings Limited is a prominent retail group operating across sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Established in 1931, the company manages its extensive operations through seven distinct segments: Woolworths Fashion, Beauty and Home; Woolworths Food; Woolworths Logistics; David Jones; Country Road Group; Woolworths Financial Services; and Treasury. Its diverse portfolio includes offerings such as food, apparel, homeware, beauty products, and other lifestyle goods, alongside running department stores. Furthermore, Woolworths Holdings provides a range of financial services, including store and credit cards, personal lending, and insurance, and also engages in cash and debt management. The group boasts a significant retail footprint in Africa, with approximately 719 stores in South Africa and an additional 88 stores in other parts of the continent.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, underpriced on P/FCF.
Target Price
The average target price of WHL.JO is 4315 and suggests 10.3% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendat