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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom.The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; executive housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name.It also provides broadband services.


Persimmon Plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in York, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on PSN

Persimmon's outlook has been bolstered by a 12% growth in completions, with the company expecting to report underlying profit before tax at the "upper end of expectations." According to recent research, the company's fair value estimate has been adjusted to £16.26, with a modest target lift from Citi, as reported by Deutsche Bank, citing a more finely balanced debate around risk and execution uncertainty.

1.c. Company Highlights

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3. NewsRoom

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NatWest cuts mortgage costs ahead of spring statement

Feb -26

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Why The Persimmon (LSE:PSN) Story Is Shifting As Fair Value And Analyst Views Diverge

Feb -23

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How Recent Signals Are Rewriting The Story For Persimmon (LSE:PSN)

Feb -07

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Persimmon Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Jan -13

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Persimmon sees home sales beat forecasts but cautions over market outlook

Jan -13

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What Analysts Think Is Changing The Story For Persimmon (LSE:PSN)

Jan -10

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Housebuilders in focus as firms set to reveal figures amid sluggish market

Jan -09

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8 of the best bargain homes in 2025

Dec -30

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (7.67%)

6. Segments

Persimmon Homes

Expected Growth: 7.5%

Persimmon Homes' 7.5% growth driven by increasing demand for new homes, strategic landbank expansion, and efficient operations. Government initiatives such as Help to Buy and relaxed planning regulations also support growth. Additionally, Persimmon's focus on affordable housing and partnerships with housing associations contribute to its success.

Westbury Partnerships

Expected Growth: 8.5%

Westbury Partnerships' 8.5% growth is driven by increasing demand for affordable housing, strategic partnerships with local authorities, and Persimmon Plc's investment in modern methods of construction, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Additionally, the UK government's 'Help to Buy' scheme and relaxation of planning regulations have boosted demand for new homes, contributing to Westbury's growth.

Charles Church

Expected Growth: 7.8%

Charles Church from Persimmon Plc's 7.8% growth is driven by increasing demand for new homes, strategic land acquisitions, and effective cost management. Additionally, the brand's focus on quality and customer service has led to higher sales rates and improved margins. Furthermore, the UK government's Help to Buy scheme has boosted demand, contributing to the segment's growth.

7. Detailed Products

Homes

Persimmon Plc is a leading UK housebuilder, building a range of homes from apartments to detached family homes.

Part Exchange

Persimmon's Part Exchange scheme allows customers to trade in their existing home when buying a new one.

Help to Buy

Persimmon participates in the UK government's Help to Buy scheme, providing financial assistance to first-time buyers and existing homeowners.

Retirement Homes

Persimmon's retirement homes are designed specifically for older adults, offering a range of amenities and services tailored to their needs.

Land and Planning

Persimmon's land and planning services involve acquiring and developing land for future housing projects.

8. Persimmon Plc's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Persimmon Plc is medium due to the presence of alternative housing options, such as apartments and condominiums, which can substitute for single-family homes.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low due to the fact that individual homebuyers have limited negotiating power compared to large developers like Persimmon Plc.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium due to the presence of multiple suppliers of building materials and services, which gives Persimmon Plc some negotiating power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low due to the high barriers to entry in the UK housing market, including the need for significant capital investment and regulatory approvals.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the presence of several large developers, including Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Developments, and Berkeley Group, which compete with Persimmon Plc for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 10.30%
Debt Cost 5.19%
Equity Weight 89.70%
Equity Cost 10.60%
WACC 10.05%
Leverage 11.49%

11. Quality Control: Persimmon Plc passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Berkeley

A-Score: 6.0/10

Value: 6.4

Growth: 4.1

Quality: 7.2

Yield: 6.9

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 8.3

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Bellway

A-Score: 5.5/10

Value: 4.9

Growth: 5.2

Quality: 5.6

Yield: 6.2

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 6.0

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Persimmon

A-Score: 5.3/10

Value: 6.5

Growth: 1.4

Quality: 5.2

Yield: 8.8

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 6.0

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Redrow

A-Score: 5.1/10

Value: 6.8

Growth: 5.2

Quality: 7.4

Yield: 4.4

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 3.0

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Taylor Wimpey

A-Score: 4.8/10

Value: 4.4

Growth: 1.6

Quality: 5.2

Yield: 8.8

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 7.3

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Barratt Developments

A-Score: 4.6/10

Value: 3.5

Growth: 2.4

Quality: 4.6

Yield: 7.5

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 6.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

13.54$

Current Price

13.54$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows