Core Viewpoint - UBS reported that Samsonite (01910) experienced an 8% year-on-year decline in adjusted EBITDA for Q3, amounting to $143 million, which aligns with the bank's expectation of $139 million. The EBITDA margin was 16.3%, slightly above the forecasted 16.1% [1] Financial Performance - Net sales growth significantly slowed, with a year-on-year decline of 1% at constant exchange rates, an improvement from a 6% decline in Q2, partly due to a low base effect [1] - The company is trading at a forecasted P/E ratio of 10.2 times, which is still 1.3 standard deviations below its historical average [1] Management Insights - Management indicated that positive revenue momentum is expected to continue into October, with anticipated improvement in Q4 net sales growth despite a high base effect [1] - Gross margin is expected to remain stable at 59.6%, benefiting from a shift in product mix towards Tumi and direct sales channels, as well as effective measures to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs [1] - Management is considering a dual listing next year in response to market conditions [1] Market Expectations - UBS anticipates that the market will react positively to the company's Q4 sales growth outlook and management's confidence in maintaining profitability [1]
瑞银：料市场对新秀丽(01910)第四季销售增长展望及维持利润率信心有正面反应