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Lok 'n' Store

June 2018

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  • Epic Code:
  • LOK
  • Price:
  • 427p
While larger self storage operators Big Yellow, 937p and Safestore, 540p, have hit new highs, Lok n Store has traded quietly in spite of the fact it enjoys the same perks, namely growing demand against structural shortage of new supply due to UK planning constraints and lack of space. Interim results showed revenue up almost 6% to £8.8m (like-for-like +8.3%) while pretax profit rose 21% to £2.55m. It increased net asset value per share from 387p to 418p.Growth came from a 0.4% rise in pricing and 6% like-for-like growth in occupancy, which drove up EBITDA margins from 54.5% to 58.6%. The future looks strong too with new stores in Gillingham and Hemel Hemsted opening in the year, while two new sites were acquired in Bedf ...

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