Jackpotjoy plc - An attractive deleveraging bet

Jackpotjoy plc (JPJ) is the clear leader in the c £800m UK bingo-led market, with exceptionally high EBITDA margins and strong cash flow. The group’s balance sheet is simplifying following a major earnout payment and we expect it to reach 2.0x net debt/EBITDA in 2019. With four sets of strong quarterly figures under its belt, JPJ’s shares have risen 42% since the January listing in London. Nonetheless, at 7.9x P/E, 8.2x EV/EBITDA and 11.7% free cash flow yield for 2018e, the stock still trades at a significant discount to peers and we believe the re-rating will continue as value steadily transfers from debt to equity.