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EQT (OM:EQT) Opens Abu Dhabi Office, But Is The Growth Story Already Priced In

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

EQT (OM:EQT) has expanded into the Gulf Cooperation Council region with a new Middle East platform and an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, giving the private markets group on-the-ground access to regional capital.

That Middle East move lands at a tricky moment for EQT’s stock, with the latest share price of SEK297.9 leaving the 1-month share price return down about 12% and the year-to-date share price return lower by about 17%, even though the 3-year total shareholder return is up around 45%. This suggests that long-term holders have still seen gains while shorter term momentum has faded recently.

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EQT is adding bricks to the business in Abu Dhabi just as sentiment around the stock has cooled. Do recent moves make the current valuation look stretched, or do they leave room for patience?

Most Popular Narrative: 23% Undervalued

On the most followed view, EQT's fair value sits around SEK386.9 compared with the last close at SEK297.9, which frames the Abu Dhabi expansion against a share price that already reflects a sizeable discount to that estimate.

EQT is positioned to capture substantial long-term growth from the ongoing expansion of private capital allocations by both institutional and private wealth clients globally, a set of secular shifts that are expected to drive significant step-ups in fundraising volumes and recurring management fee revenues over the coming years.

The firm's global diversification, especially its push into fast-growing Asian markets (e.g., India, Japan) and the U.S., positions it to benefit as more capital is funneled into private assets in these regions, supporting sustained AUM growth and higher future earnings.

See why 25 investors see EQT as 23% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of SEK386.93 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, the EQT story can change quickly if fundraising momentum slows or exit markets remain weak, which would put pressure on fee and performance income.

Find out about the key risks to this EQT narrative.

Next Steps

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