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Is Burson Group a good buy?
Scott Shuttleworth
August 28, 2015
Burson Group Limited (ASX: BAP) again demonstrated the rewards reaped by those invested in value this reporting season. We met with management last week to discuss the result and we’ve posted below an ‘over-the-shoulder’ view of our notes. continue…
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Medibank Private – Quality at a reasonable price
Roger Montgomery
August 28, 2015
The big surprise from the recent reporting season was Medibank Private (ASX:MPL). Guidance suggests the health insurance operating profit will increase by more than 12 per cent in FY16 to over A$370m on revenue growth of 5.5 per cent. The company also guided to a reduction in the MER to 8.3 per cent and below 8 per cent in 2017. This is a lot better than we had forecast and the market had been of the opinion that most of the margin expansion from a falling MER had been realised. continue…
by Roger Montgomery Posted in Health Care, Insightful Insights.
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Has the market dismissed IMF?
Ben MacNevin
August 27, 2015
IMF Bentham (ASX: IMF) reported a rather lacklustre result for the 2015 financial year. The loss of four cases wiped out the record first half gain, and while the market has not received this news well, we are pleased with the contents of the full year report. continue…
by Ben MacNevin Posted in Companies, Insightful Insights.
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Maybe we’re not quite done on the major bank capital raising just yet
Stuart Jackson
August 26, 2015
The volatility in equity markets over the last week is likely to be making a few bankers a little nervous. continue…
by Stuart Jackson Posted in Financial Services, Insightful Insights.
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Watch out!
Roger Montgomery
August 26, 2015
There were few surprises for readers of our blog in the BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) result last night. BHP’s revenue declined 21.4 per cent and normalized Net Profit After Tax from continuing operations declined 70.5 per cent from US$14.9 billion to US$4.4 billion. Basic earnings per share declined from $2.50 to $1.20, putting the shares of this cyclical business on a price to earnings multiple of close to 20 times. continue…
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How are we reacting to difficult markets?
Tim Kelley
August 25, 2015
It has been an interesting few weeks in global equity markets. In Australia, as in other countries, we have seen some violent swings in equity prices, with most of the swings being in a generally downward direction. continue…
by Tim Kelley Posted in Insightful Insights, Market Valuation.
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Can Things Go Better With Coke?
Stuart Jackson
August 24, 2015
Coca Cola Amatil (ASX: CCL) reported its half year results during the week. The company has been under pressure for some time. The consensus view is that a combination of the growing market power of the major supermarkets, combined with a consumer shift away from soft drinks, has resulted in a downward spiral in volumes and earnings over the last 3 to 4 years. continue…
by Stuart Jackson Posted in Companies, Consumer discretionary, Insightful Insights.
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Getting Savvy
Scott Shuttleworth
August 21, 2015
Whilst some companies are hitting hard times, The Reject Shop Limited (ASX: TRS) has had a comparatively good earnings season. continue…
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Carsales – Full Year in Third Gear?
Ben MacNevin
August 20, 2015
In a recent video blog we discussed that while Carsales is a high quality business, we felt the growth profile implied by the share price at the time was quite optimistic. Our thesis remains unchanged following the release of their 2015 full year result. continue…
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The disintermediation gathers pace
David Buckland
August 19, 2015
Streaming services from Netflix and Hulu have dramatically cut the viewer numbers of the top US cable companies. According to Nielsen, the aggregate audience of the top six US cable channels declined 21 per cent from 11.8 million in July 2014 to 9.3 million in July 2015. So far this summer, (free to air) broadcast and cable channels are averaging 94.7 million viewers, down 3 per cent year on year, and down 6 per cent on the 2013 numbers. continue…
by David Buckland Posted in Insightful Insights, Technology & Telecommunications.
