Positive writeup in Smart Investor:
http://www.afrsmartinvestor.com.au/p/shares/three_stocks_at_the_value_end_of_95DHO8PtqzeIhVFPoR0V0H
"
At the other end of the spectrum of valuation metrics is PS&C. The company has performed impressively since listing on the ASX in December 2013, and a robust 2013-14 result combined with the impact of a recent acquisition prompted analysts at Bell Potter to increase 2014-15 and 2015-16 earnings per share forecasts by 10 per cent and 5 per cent respectively.
The broker is forecasting PS&C to deliver a net profit of $6.8 million in 2014-15, implying earnings per share of 12.5¢ and representing year-on-year growth of 34 per cent.
Despite this strong growth profile, the company continues to fly under the radar, trading on a forward price-earnings multiple of 6.5 even after last week’s post-result re-rating.
Bell Potter increased its 12-month price target from $1.15 to $1.25 last week. This seems more in keeping with fair value, implying a price-earnings multiple of 10 relative to 2014-15 forecasts.
However, one of the most compelling aspects of PS&C is the strong position it is building in the cyber security industry. Last week’s acquisition of Pure Hacking complements the group’s existing IT security businesses, HackLabs and Securus.
Pure Hacking is a former BRW Fast Starters Top 100 entrant, with more than 400 customers. PS&C managing director Kevin McLaine flagged his intention to focus on this fast-growing sector, with the prospect of further acquisitions due to its high-growth, high-margin characteristics.
Cyber security also has defensive attributes as it is virtually a non-discretionary business expense with the potential loss of earnings through IT fraud far outweighing the cost of investing in preventative measures."
- Forums
- ASX - By Stock
- ASV
- Bell Potter Update
Bell Potter Update, page-8
-
- There are more pages in this discussion • 2 more messages in this thread...
You’re viewing a single post only. To view the entire thread just sign in or Join Now (FREE)
Featured News
Add ASV (ASX) to my watchlist
(20min delay)
|
|||||
Last
2.1¢ |
Change
0.000(0.00%) |
Mkt cap ! $15.24M |
Open | High | Low | Value | Volume |
2.1¢ | 2.1¢ | 2.1¢ | $30 | 1.42K |
Buyers (Bids)
No. | Vol. | Price($) |
---|---|---|
1 | 615752 | 2.0¢ |
Sellers (Offers)
Price($) | Vol. | No. |
---|---|---|
2.1¢ | 345654 | 1 |
View Market Depth
No. | Vol. | Price($) |
---|---|---|
1 | 615752 | 0.020 |
1 | 579265 | 0.019 |
1 | 155666 | 0.018 |
2 | 302844 | 0.016 |
2 | 863889 | 0.014 |
Price($) | Vol. | No. |
---|---|---|
0.021 | 345654 | 1 |
0.022 | 928438 | 1 |
0.023 | 500000 | 1 |
0.024 | 10000 | 1 |
0.025 | 1300000 | 2 |
Last trade - 10.32am 16/07/2024 (20 minute delay) ? |
Featured News
ASV (ASX) Chart |