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Archicom Spółka Akcyjna ARH.WA

Poland · GPW Warszawa · ISIN PLARHCM00016 · Vertical: Listed companies from Poland

52.00PLN+1.96% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Archicom is a Polish property developer focused almost entirely on residential projects in Wroclaw. In 2022 the company changed the timing of revenue recognition on apartment sales, which materially restated comparatives, and its outlook now depends on demand that is sensitive to high mortgage rates.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Archicom Spółka Akcyjna (ARH.WA) stock was 52.00 PLN (+1.96% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.3 bn PLN, P/E 12.1 on diluted EPS of 4.29 PLN over the last 12 months, dividend yield 2.10%, beta 0.39, 52-week range 43.10–56.40 PLN.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.3 bn PLN
shares as of 31 Dec 2022
P/E (TTM)
12.1
Diluted EPS TTM 4.29 · TTM to 31 Dec 2022
E/P (TTM)
8.25%
TTM to 31 Dec 2022
Dividend yield
2.10%
DPS 12m 1.09
Beta (2y)
0.39
Volatility (1y) 28%
52-week range
43.1056.40

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
61.0
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
47.77 – 51.47
above the upper band · %B 1.14 · band width 7.4%
SMA 50 / 200
50.09 / 50.43
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.14 / -0.13
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month+6.8%+0.4%+6.4 pp—
3 months−0.8%−3.3%+2.5 pp—
6 months−4.4%+4.0%−8.4 pp—
Year to date+15.8%+8.1%+7.7 pp—
1 year+10.2%+10.7%−0.5 pp+7.1%
3 years+113.1%+50.1%+63.0 pp+3.3%
5 years+127.1%+43.6%+83.5 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−16.8%
13 Feb 2026 → 23 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−32.0%
08 Nov 2021 → 28 Sept 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
+17.8%
EURO STOXX 50 +7.5%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 3-quarter history (min 4.1, median 4.2, max 4.5; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202020212022
Revenue669.9 m637.7 m499.7 m
Revenue YoYunavailable−4.8%−21.6%
Net income132.8 m126.0 m110.2 m
Net income YoYunavailable−5.2%−12.5%
Diluted EPS5.184.914.29
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−5.2%−12.6%
net %19.8%19.8%22.1%
Free cash flow-1.6 m250.6 m78.9 m

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2022 · 31 Dec 2022

Cash
264.4 m PLN
Financial debt
110.0 m PLN
Net debt
-154.4 m PLN
Equity
731.7 m PLN
Total assets
1.3 bn PLN
Debt / equity
0.15x
Current ratio
2.93x
ROE
15.9%
ROA
8.3%
FCF margin
15.8%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (PLN)

Margins

Income statement · PLN

Revenue
2020
669.9 m
2021
637.7 m
2022
499.7 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Cost of revenue
2020
466.1 m
2021
417.3 m
2022
320.5 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Gross profit
2020
203.8 m
2021
220.5 m
2022
179.2 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Operating income
2020
190.7 m
2021
164.3 m
2022
115.3 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Interest expense
2020
15.7 m
2021
5.5 m
2022
9.7 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Pre-tax income
2020
178.2 m
2021
164.9 m
2022
138.5 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Income tax
2020
43.0 m
2021
38.1 m
2022
24.6 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Net income
2020
132.8 m
2021
126.0 m
2022
110.2 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Diluted EPS
2020
5.18
2021
4.91
2022
4.29

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Dividend per share
2020
2.53
2021
2.42
2022
1.09

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Balance sheet · PLN

Cash
2020
174.1 m
2021
264.1 m
2022
264.4 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Receivables
2020
28.5 m
2021
92.1 m
2022
130.3 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Inventories
2020
953.4 m
2021
639.5 m
2022
645.8 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Current assets
2020
1.2 bn
2021
1.0 bn
2022
1.2 bn

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2020
16.2 m
2021
12.3 m
2022
11.0 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Goodwill
2020
165.0 k
2021
165.0 k
2022
165.0 k

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2020
1.6 m
2021
1.4 m
2022
4.5 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Total assets
2020
1.4 bn
2021
1.3 bn
2022
1.3 bn

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Long-term debt
2020
301.7 m
2021
80.9 m
2022
110.0 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Current liabilities
2020
441.5 m
2021
512.0 m
2022
419.3 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Total liabilities
2020
826.9 m
2021
660.8 m
2022
595.2 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Equity
2020
621.7 m
2021
653.1 m
2022
731.7 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2020
25.6 m
2021
25.7 m
2022
25.7 m

esef· 02 May 2023derived

Cash flow · PLN

Operating cash flow
2020
4.8 m
2021
251.2 m
2022
79.7 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Capex
2020
6.3 m
2021
616.0 k
2022
792.0 k

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Free cash flow
2020
-1.6 m ≈
2021
250.6 m ≈
2022
78.9 m ≈

esef· 02 May 2023derived

Investing cash flow
2020
102.0 m
2021
-9.3 m
2022
-7.6 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Financing cash flow
2020
-24.3 m
2021
-151.7 m
2022
-72.2 m

esef· 02 May 2023verified

Dividends paid
2020
64.9 m
2021
62.1 m
2022
—

esef· 30 Mar 2022verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-21.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
-29.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Net income growth (YoY)
-12.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
-12.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-68.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022

Profitability

Gross margin
35.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
23.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Net margin
22.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
FCF margin
15.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022

Returns

ROE
15.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
ROA
8.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
ROIC
18.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
ROCE
12.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Payout ratio (EPS)
25.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Payout ratio (FCF)
78.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022

Balance sheet

Net debt
-154.4 m PLN
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Interest coverage
11.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2022

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Quick ratio
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Cash ratio
0.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022

Cash

Operating cash flow
79.7 m PLN
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Capital expenditure
792.0 k PLN
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Free cash flow
78.9 m PLN
computed by olivLawFY 2022
FCF conversion
71.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
81 days
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Days inventory outstanding
732 days
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.3 bn PLN
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Enterprise value
1.2 bn PLN
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Market cap / net income TTM
12.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2022
P/E (TTM)
12.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Earnings yield
8.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
P/B
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
P/S
2.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
10.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
EV/Sales
2.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
P/FCF
16.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
FCF yield
5.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Dividend yield
2.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Shareholder yield (distributions)
4.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 71 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

(margin_of_safety <= -0.25 & agreement in ['high', 'medium'])

Closing price

52.00 PLN

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.3 bn PLN

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.3 bn PLN
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
P/E (TTM)
12.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2022
P/B
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
15.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2022
Net margin
22.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Revenue growth (YoY)
-21.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022
Dividend yield
2.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022

Coverage and freshness

29/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2022
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2022
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2022
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2022
Source: esefpublished 02 May 2023
verified 91derived 5

The data is older than the freshness threshold.

Score by group

  • Balance sheet100
  • Valuation62
  • Quality69
  • Returns63

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation assumptions for the reporting currency

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

    Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

    Risk-free rate
    6.5%
    Equity risk premium
    6.0%
    Beta (default)
    1.00
    Cost of equity
    12.5%
    Terminal growth
    3.0%

    Factor scorecard

    Unattractive profile · Score 71/100

    FactorValueScoreWeight used
    ROIC · Quality18.1%64 (vs peers)17%
    Net margin · Quality22.1%87 (vs peers)10%
    FCF conversion · Quality71.6%59 (on a fixed band)10%
    Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
    EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
    Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
    Interest coverage · Balance sheet11.9x100 (on a fixed band)10%
    Current ratio · Balance sheet2.9x100 (on a fixed band)7%
    P/E (TTM) · Valuation12.1x53 (vs peers)17%
    EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
    FCF yield · Valuation5.9%74 (on a fixed band)13%
    Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns4.7%66 (on a fixed band)10%
    Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns78.8%59 (on a fixed band)7%

    Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

    Score groups

    • Balance sheet100/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
    • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
    • Quality69/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
    • Returns63/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
    • Valuation62/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

    A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

    Memo

    ARCHICOM SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA (ARH.WA). Latest full fiscal year: 2022; data up to 2022-12-31.

    Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 499.7 m PLN in 2022; YoY growth -21.6%; net margin 22.1%; ROE 15.9%.

    The estimated value range is 27.34–43.66 PLN per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: medium); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 38.01 PLN, the price of 52.00 PLN leaves a potential of -26.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -36.8% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

    olivLaw score 71/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: growth. Not investment advice.

    Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

    What supports the thesis

    • Net margin: 22.1%
    • Interest coverage: 11.9x
    • Current ratio: 2.9x
    • FCF yield: 5.9%

    What contradicts it

    • The price is above the estimated value range

    Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA.

    Versus the vertical median

    Listed companies from Poland · same country · compared with 39 companies

    Multiples and returns vs the median

    P/E
    12.1x
    vertical median 16.8x
    below median (−27.9%)
    EV/EBITDA
    —
    vertical median —
    P/S
    2.7x
    vertical median 1.1x
    above median (+142.4%)
    P/B
    1.8x
    vertical median 1.0x
    above median (+86.5%)
    ROE
    15.9%
    vertical median 8.9%
    above median (+78.3%)
    Net margin
    22.1%
    vertical median 2.8%
    above median (+682.1%)
    EBIT margin
    23.1%
    vertical median 5.7%
    above median (+302.1%)
    Revenue YoY
    -21.6%
    vertical median 10.5%
    below median (−306.3%)
    Net debt/EBITDA
    —
    vertical median —
    Dividend yield
    2.1%
    vertical median 3.6%
    below median (−41.8%)

    Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

    Companies in the vertical

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    BDX.WABudimex Spółka Akcyjna19.3 bn36.141.5%6.2%+8.9%+21% / +36%
    ACP.WAAsseco Poland S.A.19.2 bn38.17.8%2.9%+19.8%+19% / +202%
    BFT.WABenefit Systems Spółka Akcyjna18.1 bn131.120.8%7.2%+99.9%+74% / +221%
    CAR.WAInter Cars Spółka Akcyjna14.8 bn21.217.0%3.9%+18.0%+86% / +79%
    ASE.WAAsseco South Eastern Europe Spółka Akcyjna3.7 bn19.818.1%12.0%+36.5%+7% / +52%
    1AT.WAAtal Spółka Akcyjna2.3 bn6.429.8%22.2%−1.3%+7% / +8%
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    ARH.WAArchicom Spółka Akcyjna1.3 bn12.115.9%22.1%−21.6%+13% / +89%
    ACT.WAAction S.A.997.4 m27.18.3%1.5%+6.1%+70% / +170%
    BRS.WABoryszew Spółka Akcyjna889.2 m8.36.3%1.6%+8.4%−24% / −26%
    AGO.WAAgora Spółka Akcyjna601.9 m—-14.2%-9.2%+15.2%+40% / +21%
    AMB.WAAmbra S.A.468.0 m7.616.4%7.0%+12.9%+5% / −33%
    ATC.WAArctic Paper Spółka Akcyjna357.2 m1.416.3%7.0%−27.5%−38% / −75%
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    BMC.WABumech Spółka Akcyjna155.7 m—-3.4%-3.9%−40.0%−37% / −49%
    ALI.WAALTUS Spolka Akcyjna153.9 m16.87.9%16.9%+30.3%+34% / +48%
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    1- and 3-year price returns: for ARH.WA from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

    olivLaw engine forecast

    The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

    The engine has no published run for this company yet.

    Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

    Illustrative scenarios

    Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

    Bear
    Allowed range: -50 … 50%
    Allowed range: -100 … 100%
    Allowed range: 0 … 100
    Allowed range: -10 … 20%
    Allowed range: 0 … 100%
    Base
    Allowed range: -50 … 50%
    Allowed range: -100 … 100%
    Allowed range: 0 … 100
    Allowed range: -10 … 20%
    Allowed range: 0 … 100%
    Bull
    Allowed range: -50 … 50%
    Allowed range: -100 … 100%
    Allowed range: 0 … 100
    Allowed range: -10 … 20%
    Allowed range: 0 … 100%
    Nothing is saved.

    Estimated price (PLN)

    Estimated priceBearBaseBull
    1 years
    27.80
    Total return -45% · Per year -45%
    49.40
    Total return -3% · Per year -3%
    74.75
    Total return 46% · Per year 46%
    3 years
    22.08
    Total return -54% · Per year -23%
    44.58
    Total return -9% · Per year -3%
    74.75
    Total return 51% · Per year 15%
    5 years
    17.53
    Total return -60% · Per year -17%
    40.24
    Total return -14% · Per year -3%
    74.75
    Total return 56% · Per year 9%
    What moves the 3-year price the most
    • Exit P/E± 11.15
    • Net margin± 7.80
    • Annual revenue growth± 7.05
    • Annual dilution± 0.66

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Archicom is a Polish property developer focused almost entirely on residential projects in Wroclaw. In 2022 the company changed the timing of revenue recognition on apartment sales, which materially restated comparatives, and its outlook now depends on demand that is sensitive to high mortgage rates 1.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • Leading position in the residential segment in Wroclaw and long experience in development.
    • Internal process for land acquisition and project supervision with a focus on cost control.
    • Land bank acquired at prices that reflect multi-year averages.

    Weaknesses

    • Strong dependence on a single regional market and a single product segment.
    • Long capital cycles and positive cash flows arriving well after works begin.
    • Comparability of figures is affected by the change in revenue recognition policy.

    Opportunities

    • Diversifying the offer across segments and client groups could reduce concentration risk.
    • A decline in interest rates could revive mortgage demand.
    • Stronger market position could provide access to better located land.

    Threats

    • High interest rates and bank lending restrictions can sharply reduce the number of buyers.
    • Rising construction costs can compress project margins.
    • Intense competition and new regulations may slow sales and raise costs.

    Risks

    • Long development cyclehigh

      Projects require large capital before positive cash flows, and delays can tie up funds and raise costs.

    • Interest rate sensitivityhigh

      Higher rates make mortgages more expensive and can reduce both demand and project returns.

    • Geographic concentrationhigh

      Most revenue comes from Wroclaw, so local market performance directly drives results.

    • Accounting policy changemedium

      Changing the timing of revenue recognition makes comparison across data series difficult.

    • Regulatory and administrative riskmedium

      Delayed or challenged permits and new developer rules can postpone projects.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If rates stabilise or fall, housing demand in Wroclaw could recover quickly, given the company's leading position.
    • A land bank bought at favourable prices could support margins in the following periods.
    • Diversifying the business could reduce dependence on one market and one product type.

    What would break the thesis

    • If rates remain high, weaker mortgage demand could affect sales and cash flow.
    • Rising construction costs could compress margins, especially on tightly budgeted projects.
    • The accounting policy change makes comparison with earlier years harder and may obscure underlying trends.

    What to watch

    • Trend in residential sales and mortgage demandQuarterly 2027
    • Construction cost levels and project marginsNext annual report
    • Reference rate path and bank lending conditions2027
    • Progress of discontinued and held-for-sale activitiesNext annual report

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    The Archicom group develops residential projects under the developer model, from land acquisition through sale and warranty. In 2022 management decided to concentrate the group on the residential segment and to sell other assets, treated as discontinued operations under IFRS 5 1. Revenue is now recognised on handover of the premises, after the use permit is obtained and almost full payment is received 1. The development cycle is long because projects absorb large capital before generating positive cash flows, which the company says arrive roughly six months or more after works begin 1.

    The change in accounting policy moved the recognition point of revenue and restated the 2021 figures. Product sales revenue was increased by recognising amounts at handover, with related costs adjusted accordingly, so reported net profit rose versus the originally approved numbers 1. Investors should therefore compare series from different reports with care, since comparability is affected 1.

    The company also reclassified project-related administrative costs and separated sales costs from general overheads. These presentation changes alter the reported expense structure and should be considered when interpreting margins 1.

    Segments

    Residential segment

    The residential segment is the predominant part of the business and is concentrated in the Wroclaw market. Sales depend on mortgage rates and the creditworthiness of buyers, and the company noted that demand fell visibly in 2022 1.

    Assets held for sale and discontinued activities

    The company classified some assets as held for sale and presented the results of discontinued activities separately. This auxiliary part has a small weight in the main reporting but explains some structural items on the balance sheet 1.

    Market context

    The reference market is Wroclaw, regarded as one of the most attractive property markets in Poland, where competition is intense from both local and national developers 1. Demand weakened in 2022 after rate increases, and the number of mortgage applications in December 2022 was 63% lower than a year earlier, according to data cited by the company 1. The reference rate reached 6.75% in December 2022, a level that directly affects affordability for buyers 1.

    The market also depends on the availability of serviced land and on administrative procedures, which can delay projects. Construction costs rose in earlier years, and the company monitors these costs constantly to protect margins 1.

    Trends

    • Rising interest ratesheadwind

      Higher rates make mortgages more expensive and reduce the number of buyers, which can slow sales. If rates stay high, the impact on demand could persist into the following periods 1.

    • Construction costsheadwind

      Building materials and labour became more expensive in recent years, compressing project margins. The company tries to offset this through more professional procurement and by updating sale prices 1.

    • Developer regulatory frameworkmixed

      The new developer act, applicable from July 2022, changes the sales process and escrow accounts. In the short term implementation difficulties may arise, but clearer rules could stabilise processes over the longer term 1.

    • Demand recovery after constraintsmixed

      Lifting of pandemic restrictions and economic stabilisation could support demand over the medium term, although the company stresses that geopolitical uncertainty and inflation remain risk factors 1.

    Competitive position

    Competition in Wroclaw is intense, both for land acquisition and for the promotion and sale of projects. Many developers now offer similar quality, so location, range of offer and reputation become differentiating factors 1. Competitive pressure may force additional promotions, which reduces profitability 1.

    The company says it diversifies its offer across product segments and client groups to reduce reliance on one market, seeking to use its position as the residential leader in Wroclaw 1.

    • Local Wroclaw developers

      Private or Warsaw-listed firms competing for the same land and buyers; not named in the source.

    • National developers

      Groups operating in several Polish cities that compete on price and promotion.

    • Rival bidders for land

      Competitors for serviced land, which influences the cost of the land bank.

    • Other residential developers

      Players offering similar housing that can influence prices and demand in the region.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    Annual reports (ESEF)

    Sources

    1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2022-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / Archicom Spółka Akcyjna · 31 Dec 2022

    Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.