Logitech International S.A.
LOGI Details
Logitech International S.A. (NASDAQ: LOGI) is a holding company that creates, manufactures, and sells products that link people through music, gaming, video, computer, and other digital platforms. The business is run through a peripheral sector. The Company sells its products to many local and foreign customers, including direct sales to retailers, e-tailers, and distributors. Consumer electronics distributors, retailers, mass merchandisers, specialized electronics stores, computer and telecommunications stores, value-added resellers, and online merchants make up the Company's global retail network.
Latest News:
- Launch of Ergonomic Mouse: On April 19, 2022, LOGI launched the Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse, a wireless mouse designed for all-day comfort at the desk. The lovely, naturally contoured design is available in three beautiful colorways: rose, off-white, and graphite, and is an excellent fit for small to medium-sized hands. In North America and Europe, the graphite hue is also available in a left-handed form.
Q3FY22 Results:
- Flat Topline: The company reported a YoY decline of 2.07% in revenues to USD 1.63 billion in Q3FY22 (ended December 31, 2021) compared to USD 1.67 billion in Q3FY21, driven by 29.02% growth in Keyboards & Combos.
- Decline in Profitability: However, LOGI witnessed an decrease in net income to USD 210.01 million in Q3FY22 vs. USD 382.52 million in Q3FY21.
- Healthy Balance Sheet: As of December 31, 2021, the company had a cash balance of USD 1.36 billion with no outstanding debt.
Key Risk:
- Supplier Concentration Risk: LOGI is dependent on a limited number of suppliers for its raw material needs. Also, some of its manufacturing equipment are sourced from a single vendor. Any failure on the contractual obligation by vendors could harm its operations.
Outlook:
FY22 Outlook (Source: Q3FY22 Earnings Presentation, January 24, 2022)
Valuation Methodology: Price/Earnings Per Share Multiple Based Relative Valuation
(Analysis by Kalkine Group)
* % Premium/(Discount) is based on our assessment of the company's NTM trading multiple after considering its key growth drivers, economic moat, stock's historical trading multiples versus peer average/median, and investment risks.
Stock Recommendation:
LOGI' stock price has fallen 41.73% in the past nine months and is currently leaning towards the lower end of its 52-week range of USD 67.36 to USD 140.17. We have valued the stock using the Price/Earnings-based relative valuation methodology and arrived at a target price of USD 86.53.
Considering the significant correction in the stock price, debt-free balance sheet, strong margins, current valuation, and associated risks. We recommend a "Buy" rating on the stock at the current price of USD 70.10, down 0.79% as of April 21, 2022.
Three-Year Technical Price Chart (April 21, 2022). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group
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