FBD Holdings

FY2018 results preview

  • Sectors : Insurance
  • Companies : FBD Holdings

Ratings and price correct at time of issue.

  • FBD Holdings

    Closing Price: 880c

  • RATING 01/09/17

  • PREVIOUS RATING 29/02/16

    NEUTRAL

DAVY VIEW

FBD reports 2018 results on February 27th, which we expect to provide support against an unjustified de-rating. Despite a positive refinancing of the convertible bond, a greater tilt towards growth and favourable underwriting trends, FBD has underperformed the wider European sector by over 20% since end-H1 2018. On a 2019 earnings forecast multiple of 8.4x, FBD trades at a significant discount to the sector. Low investment returns are a challenge, and the ability to offset this by improved underwriting performance may be impacted by Axa’s rural market entry.

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