Treatt - Going strong

Treatt has transformed itself from a commodity-based ingredients company into a supplier of value-added ingredients and ingredient solutions. The previous strategy was delivered three years ahead of target, following a stellar FY17, and the new strategy introduced last September builds on the strong momentum in the business, which has seen five consecutive years of earnings above company expectations. Our DCF analysis points to a value of 540p/share, supported by peer group analysis that places the stock at a c 10% discount to its competitors.