QBE is not an NTA play, it is or at least was an earnings play. The intangibles of $6B relate to the various acquisitions made over the past years. What is interesting is that this number has not increased that much over past 2 years despite their large acquisitions. This indicates that they are not paying much goodwill on acquisitions. When they reported in February they indicated that all acquisitions had performed well ( despite the group result) and thus I see little risk in a wholesale write off in intangibles.
Holders or investors should have a look at page 1 of 2011 Annual report. This to me shows what the earnings potential really is. Net Earned Premium rose from $9.4B to $15.4 B from 2009 to 2011, i.e. an increase of 63%. Net profit after tax in 2009 was $1.5 B. If all the metrics remained the same then 2011 could have seen an NPAT of $2.5 B versus their actual result of $494M. OK so risk free rates have changed, investment earnings also and they have had large cat losses like never before. This will change. Don't be surprised by a $1B H1 profit. Roll arm over on this and a full year of $2b. At 10 times PE this gives a share price of $18. Oh and that gives us a divi back to $1.28 at their stated 70% payout ratio.
Also have a read of page 19 of 2011 Annual, and I think you'll see why the above is not a stretch.
Yes $18 at a 10 x PE, that's my initial target.
I hope we get early guidance post 30 June, of likely first half result.
Good luck to all.
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