JPJ Group plc - Strong figures despite headwinds

Despite the deluge of negative news across the UK gaming sector, JPJ Group plc (JPJ) has produced another strong quarter, with gaming revenue growth of 8% to £77.8m and an EBITDA margin of 37%. The strategy to expand beyond the UK is clearly paying off; Vera&John revenues increased 40% and international now represents 44% of total revenues. Net debt is reducing rapidly, helped by Q318 operating cash flow of £33m, as well as the £18m cash from the disposal of the social business, and we anticipate dividends from next year. JPJ shares have fallen by c 30% ytd June and now trade at only 5.2x P/E, 7.0x EV/EBITDA and 16.6% free cash flow yield for FY19e.