Group results quite in line with our expectations

Detection Technology reported its Q2 results, which were broadly in line with our expectations. Net sales grew 11.5% to EUR 23.5m (EUR 23.8m Evli/cons.). SBU net sales were still in decline but less so than in Q1 and security sales started to grow in late Q2. DT has seen good traction in order intake from its customers, in particular in security CT applications. Quarterly fluctuations saw IBU sales growth turned negative, but the overall market remained stable. MBU continued its strong growth supported by the demand situation in healthcare infrastructure and CT equipment. EBIT In Q2 amounted to EUR 3.0m (EUR 3.0m/3.3m Evli/cons.).

Double-digit growth seen in all BU’s in H2

DT’s business outlook has improved, and double-digit growth is expected in all BU’s in H2. IBU and MBU are expected to grow double-digit in Q3 while SBU is seen to take a turn towards growth in Q3 but demand uncertainty remains at elevated levels. On group level we have made minor upward tweaks to our estimates, expecting growth of 26% in H2. We are somewhat cautious to H2 profitability given the situation with component availability, but still expect improvements due to the higher sales and estimate a H2 EBIT-margin of 14.3%. DT is nearing its 15% target level and a stronger than estimated sales growth could rather easily push margins above the target during the latter half of the year.

HOLD with a target price of EUR 32.5 (30.0)

With the minor estimates revisions and improved H2 outlook and visibility we raise our target price to EUR 32.5 (30.0), valuing DT at 35x 2022 P/E. Valuation is not cheap but DT still exhibits a nice amount of potential in EPS growth considering target and pre-COVID profitability levels. Our rating remains HOLD.

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