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Davenham Group

Davenham (DAV) is a niche, asset-based lender to the UK SME sector, which comprises a sizeable and growing market, estimated to be in excess of 80,000 customers. The company has strong risk-management controls, and provides secured lending solutions at rates up to 12% above base, to a customer base that is relationship driven, and involves a high level of repeat business.

Robust results

Results counter sector gloom, EPS up 22%

Bad debt ratio yet to show upturn

Absurd forward multiples leave stock well below fair value

 

Publication Date:
March 27 2008

ACP build 29 per cent stake - trading update emphasises value

Davenham 20% undervalued with a target price of 400p vs current price 330p

Total shareholder return of above 39% pre final dividend

Publication Date:
August 7 2007

Davenham; Leading financiers to SME's

  • Asset based lender achieving rates up to 12% above base
  • Strong risk management controls and better than expected loan quality 
  • Robust FY07 interim results;  30% loan growth drives 20% YOY increase in EPS
  • Growth outlook and income attractions implies shares are undervalued by at least 20%

Publication Date:
March 12 2007