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Barratt's recovery potential underestimated

While the housing market faces uncertainty, the housebuilder is well placed to withstand any fluctuations in demand
November 19, 2020
  • Sharp rebound in earnings forecast this year and in 2022
  • Considerable net cash balance and undrawn debt facilities
  • The end of the stamp duty break and help-to-buy restrictions are risks to demand
IC TIP: Buy at 619p
Tip style
Growth
Risk rating
High
Timescale
Medium Term
Bull points

Healthy net cash balance

Sharp earnings recovery forecast

Resilient operating margins

Lower reliance on help-to-buy

Bear points

Government support due to fall

Dividend reinstatement unconfirmed

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