Skanska (OM:SKA B): Assessing Valuation After New Data Center and Kungsbacka Arena Contract Wins

Skanska (OM:SKA B) just stacked its order book with fresh wins, from new data center contracts in Virginia to phase two of Sweden's Kungsbacka Arena, giving investors more visibility on future revenue.

See our latest analysis for Skanska.

Those contract wins seem to be feeding into a steady uptrend, with the latest share price at SEK 251.8, a solid year to date share price return and a standout three year total shareholder return that signals momentum is still building rather than fading.

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With the shares still trading below both analyst targets and some intrinsic value estimates despite strong contract momentum, the key question is whether Skanska is undervalued today or if markets are already pricing in its future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 5% Undervalued

With Skanska's fair value in the most followed narrative set at SEK 265 versus a last close of SEK 251.8, the gap hinges on how convincingly future earnings can compound from today’s base.

Healthy cash flow, a strong balance sheet (net cash, 37% equity ratio), and prudent project selection enable Skanska to remain resilient in volatile markets, invest in technology, and return capital to shareholders, providing a buffer and potential for increased shareholder returns.

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Curious how steady but unspectacular revenue growth, rising margins and a slightly leaner earnings multiple still add up to upside from here? The full narrative reveals the precise growth runway, profitability lift and discount rate math behind that SEK 265 fair value, and how much earnings power Skanska needs to unlock for the story to stay on track.

Result: Fair Value of $265 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, persistent weakness in Nordic property markets or delayed US asset sales could choke cash generation and blunt the expected upside in Skanska’s shares.

Find out about the key risks to this Skanska narrative.

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