Date Title Alternative
2024-05-14 Another challenging quarter Download | Show Close
2023-11-24 Steps towards profitability Show Close
2023-10-04 Change in revenues not reflected in valuation Show Close
Research | 4 Oct 2023 | eEducation Albert

Change in revenues not reflected in valuation

 

Market overestimates risk in B2C revenues

In Q2, B2C represented around 50% of Albert’s revenues. These revenues stem largely from monthly or annual subscriptions. Moreover, we believe the market also overestimates the churn risk in monthly subscriptions. We believe end-customers prioritise Albert’s services. At the same time, prices for different forms of marketing have decreased, allowing Albert to expand its B2C business. As marketing costs have diminished as a proportion of turnover, the company is closing in on profitability. In addition, we anticipate decent growth in H2 as the start of the school term often brings good growth in volumes.

Revenue improvement not reflected in share price

Albert targets turnover of SEK 500m for 2025, and we believe this goal should form the basis for both estimates and valuation. In our view, Albert’s acquisitions in early 2023 represent a large step towards this target, and the share price should see a revaluation as the company now has a considerably higher share of B2B revenues than before. These are less volatile than their B2C counterparts, justifying a higher valuation. Moreover, we do not believe the journey towards profitability and positive cash flows Albert has taken during H1 2023 is reflected in the share price.

 

Unchanged view on valuation and estimates

We believe the company will gradually move towards profitability on the EBITDA level over the next two quarters, as marketing investments will decrease, while B2B business will continue to grow. We consider the foremost share price catalyst is Albert reporting figures in the black, which we anticipate during Q4 2023.

 

2023-08-24 Impressive B2B revenues Show Close
2023-05-30 Healthy cash flows and steps towards profitability Show Close
2023-04-21 Reduced revenue volatility not reflected in valuation Show Close
2023-03-07 Acquisitions push company closer to goal Show Close
2022-11-03 Big stride towards financial targets Show Close
2022-07-19 Strong growth during the quarter Show Close
2022-03-17 A European market leader Show Close