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From: | "Mark Hubbard" <mhubbard@es.co.nz> |
Date: | Sat, 1 Jul 2000 17:20:10 +1200 |
Hi Geoff
Yes, there has been another report issued by O'Neil
subsequent to 10/05, which was even more pessimistic, stating that the group was
still profitable, however, its earnings are predicted to now fall by more than
the 15% decrease initially postured. I also note that at least one Aussie
analyst is now predicting after tax earnings of AUS$10m for the group for the
year ended June 2000 (compared with AUS$18 the year before, a 44% drop!). That
same analyst predicted earnings of AUS$15 for the current financial year ending
30 June 2001.
My own discounted earnings valuation is based on a
base earnings of AUS$10 (ie, pessimistic), with only 8% earnings growth for the
next five years, then 5% in perpetuity thereafter, and at a discount factor of
17% - this gives a share price of AUS$1.22. But given the history of this firm,
I view this as very pessimistic (and the share is currently trading at
AUS$0.99).
The problem is, its very hard to estimate value
from the year just gone until the full damage for that year on earnings is
revealed.
As for GST, apparently it has been a concern,
but I don't know of its true affects. I don't think anybody does. The problem is
mainly that the sector this firm provides services to (its very diverse,
however, big concentration on resource sector) is currently out of favour
(another reason to buy?), and a number of the firm's projects have been
deferred. As you will know, however, from the 10/05 statement, their forward
order book is currently 1.5 times larger than at the same time the previous
year.
For myself, however, I shall not be making a
further investment, and I try to keep to very disciplined diversification
strategies, which such an investment would break. I still believe over a three
to five year time frame I will see a good return on my AUS$1.55
investment.
This means that I still have some money that needs
placing? Any ideas?
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