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Sky News AU
12-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
ASX 200 up slightly as US, Chinese officials report making 'substantial progress' on trade discussions in Switzerland
Aussie stocks have nudged up on Monday as investor rally on hopes of the US-China trade war simmering after the two world's largest superpowers met to discuss tariffs over the weekend. The ASX 200 is up about 0.5 per cent so far with nine of the 11 sectors increasing. Energy and real estate stocks are leading the charge with Beach Energy up 3.3 per cent and property investor HMC Capital surging 2.9 per cent on Monday. It comes as Chinese and US officials reported achieving 'substantial progress' on trade discussions in Switzerland as the global superpowers move towards de-escalating the hefty tariffs both have on each other. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer both attended meetings with Chinese officials, with Mr Greer lauding the negotiations between the economic superpowers. 'It's important to understand how quickly we were able to come to an agreement, which reflects that perhaps the differences were not as large as maybe thought,' Mr Greer told reporters. 'That being said, there was a lot of groundwork that went into these two days.' Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng similarly praised the discussions, which he described as "candid, in-depth and constructive on issues of concern to both countries". "The meeting achieved substantial progress and reached important consensus," Mr He said. The discussions could help reduce the 145 per cent tariff the US has on Chinese goods and the reciprocal 125 per cent tariffs Beijing has on US exports. Sky News' Business Editor Ross Greenwood said there was speculation that these discussion were not indicative of an actual trade deal, but noted investors would be encouraged by the news regardless. "(The market) started out pretty well and that is off the back of that trade deal between China and the United States and there is real speculation that this won't last and the cessation of tariffs between the two is not real necessarily, but the stock market has grabbed onto it," Greenwood said. He added that new unemployment and wage numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics due this week will also play a key role in future growth on the ASX, with the unemployment rate expected to maintain at 4.1 per cent. "If we do see those unemployment numbers ... come in as expected then this run is likely to continue," he said. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell 0.1 per cent on Friday while the Dow Jones sank 0.3 per cent and the Nasdaq finished flat. London's FTSE 250 rose 0.2 per cent, Germany's Dax jumped 0.6 per cent and the EURO STOXX 50 Index finished up 0.4 per cent on Friday. New Zealand's NZX 50 has risen 0.3 per cent since trading began on Monday.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Insider Action On Undervalued Asian Small Caps For April 2025
As trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate, impacting global markets, Asian small-cap stocks have been navigating a complex environment marked by volatility and cautious investor sentiment. Despite these challenges, opportunities may arise for discerning investors who focus on companies with strong fundamentals and potential for growth in this dynamic region. Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating Security Bank 4.6x 1.1x 40.77% ★★★★★★ New Hope 5.5x 1.6x 48.98% ★★★★★☆ Atturra 26.4x 1.1x 42.17% ★★★★★☆ Viva Energy Group NA 0.1x 41.56% ★★★★★☆ Dicker Data 19.0x 0.7x -35.59% ★★★★☆☆ Sing Investments & Finance 7.4x 3.7x 41.49% ★★★★☆☆ PWR Holdings 36.3x 5.0x 21.25% ★★★☆☆☆ Hansen Technologies 298.5x 2.9x 22.20% ★★★☆☆☆ WAM Strategic Value 9.2x 5.3x 1.71% ★★★☆☆☆ Integral Diagnostics 147.7x 1.7x 44.24% ★★★☆☆☆ Click here to see the full list of 65 stocks from our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener. Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: HMC Capital is a company engaged in real estate operations, with a market cap of A$1.58 billion. Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from real estate activities, with a significant portion of its income influenced by segment adjustments. Over time, the gross profit margin has reached 100%, indicating that revenue equals gross profit due to the absence of reported cost of goods sold (COGS). Operating expenses have consistently increased, reflecting a focus on managing non-operating expenses effectively. The net income margin has shown significant improvement, reaching 112.27% in recent periods. PE: 8.9x HMC Capital, a small company in Asia, is drawing attention due to its interest in acquiring Healthscope Limited, aiming to protect rents for its HealthCo REIT. Despite higher-risk funding from external borrowing, the company reported significant earnings growth with net income reaching A$166.9 million for the half-year ended December 2024. Insider confidence is evident from recent share purchases within the last year. The company's revenue is forecasted to grow annually by 12.29%, suggesting potential future opportunities despite current challenges. Delve into the full analysis valuation report here for a deeper understanding of HMC Capital. Understand HMC Capital's track record by examining our Past report. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: China XLX Fertiliser is a company engaged in the production and sale of chemical fertilizers and related products, with a focus on urea, methanol, and compound fertilizers, holding a market capitalization of CN¥7.57 billion. Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily driven by Urea, Compound Fertiliser, and Methanol. Gross profit margin reached a peak of 24.49% in mid-2021 but experienced fluctuations, settling at 16.99% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses consistently impact profitability with significant contributions from sales and marketing as well as general and administrative expenses. PE: 3.8x China XLX Fertiliser, a smaller player in the Asian market, recently announced a final dividend of RMB 0.26 per share for 2024. Despite sales dipping slightly to CNY 23.1 billion from CNY 23.5 billion, net income rose to CNY 1.46 billion from CNY 1.19 billion, indicating improved profitability with basic earnings per share increasing to CNY 1.20 from CNY 0.97 year-on-year. Insider confidence is evident as Qingjin Zhang purchased an additional 270,000 shares in March for approximately US$1 million, reflecting potential optimism about future growth despite high debt levels and reliance on external borrowing for funding. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in China XLX Fertiliser's valuation report. Explore historical data to track China XLX Fertiliser's performance over time in our Past section. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: ValueMax Group operates in pawnbroking, moneylending, and the retail and trading of jewellery and gold, with a market capitalization of approximately SGD 0.48 billion. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from retail and trading of jewellery and gold, alongside pawnbroking and moneylending services. The gross profit margin has shown a notable trend, increasing from 6.65% in mid-2014 to 28.45% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses have been a consistent component of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses being significant contributors. PE: 5.5x ValueMax Group, a small company in Asia, shows potential as an undervalued investment. Despite relying on external borrowing, their financial position is stable with operating cash flow covering debt. Recent earnings indicate growth with sales reaching S$456 million and net income at S$82.83 million for 2024, up from the previous year. Insider confidence is evident as they increased their holdings over the past six months. The announced dividend of S$0.0268 per share further highlights shareholder value focus amidst rising earnings per share figures. Dive into the specifics of ValueMax Group here with our thorough valuation report. Gain insights into ValueMax Group's past trends and performance with our Past report. Click this link to deep-dive into the 65 companies within our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener. Are you invested in these stocks already? Keep abreast of every twist and turn by setting up a portfolio with Simply Wall St, where we make it simple for investors like you to stay informed and proactive. Simply Wall St is your key to unlocking global market trends, a free user-friendly app for forward-thinking investors. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include ASX:HMC SEHK:1866 and SGX:T6I. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Individual investors among HMC Capital Limited's (ASX:HMC) largest stockholders and were hit after last week's 11% price drop
HMC Capital's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public A total of 25 investors have a majority stake in the company with 50% ownership Institutions own 21% of HMC Capital To get a sense of who is truly in control of HMC Capital Limited (ASX:HMC), it is important to understand the ownership structure of the business. With 49% stake, individual investors possess the maximum shares in the company. Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk). As market cap fell to AU$3.0b last week, individual investors would have faced the highest losses than any other shareholder groups of the company. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of HMC Capital, beginning with the chart below. See our latest analysis for HMC Capital Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing. We can see that HMC Capital does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. If multiple institutions change their view on a stock at the same time, you could see the share price drop fast. It's therefore worth looking at HMC Capital's earnings history below. Of course, the future is what really matters. Hedge funds don't have many shares in HMC Capital. Looking at our data, we can see that the largest shareholder is Home Investment Consortium Trust with 15% of shares outstanding. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 6.9% and 6.4%, of the shares outstanding, respectively. Furthermore, CEO David Di Pilla is the owner of 2.2% of the company's shares. A deeper look at our ownership data shows that the top 25 shareholders collectively hold less than half of the register, suggesting a large group of small holders where no single shareholder has a majority. While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. There are plenty of analysts covering the stock, so it might be worth seeing what they are forecasting, too. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO. Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances. We can report that insiders do own shares in HMC Capital Limited. The insiders have a meaningful stake worth AU$137m. Most would see this as a real positive. If you would like to explore the question of insider alignment, you can click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling. The general public, who are usually individual investors, hold a 49% stake in HMC Capital. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders. We can see that Private Companies own 25%, of the shares on issue. Private companies may be related parties. Sometimes insiders have an interest in a public company through a holding in a private company, rather than in their own capacity as an individual. While it's hard to draw any broad stroke conclusions, it is worth noting as an area for further research. While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. To that end, you should be aware of the 2 warning signs we've spotted with HMC Capital . But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter future. NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. 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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Australia's HealthCo says HMC Capital among suitors for Healthscope hospitals
(Reuters) - Australia's HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT said on Friday that a consortium led by David Di Pilla's HMC Capital had approached it for a possible buyout of Healthscope hospitals. Healthscope, which is the country's second-largest private hospital operator with about 38 hospitals, accounts for nearly 59% of HealthCo's gross earnings and has a market value of A$1.5 billion, the real estate investment trust said in a statement, without giving any further details. HealthCo is majority owned by Di Pilla with a more than 22% stake, as per LSEG data. HealthCo forked out A$1.20 billion ($757.68 million) in 2023 to acquire Medical Properties' Healthscope hospital portfolio, a chain of 11 private hospitals in a deal that was backed by asset manager HMC Capital. Earlier, New York-headquartered private equity firm Brookfield acquired Healthscope in 2019 only for them to sell some of Healthscope's hospitals to Medical Properties. HealthCo said on Friday it had been approached by "capable and qualified parties to potentially tenant the 11 hospitals including a consortium led by HMC Capital's private equity division." Shares of HealthCo, which have fallen about 12% since their debut in 2021, gave up early gains to close flat. HMC Capital's managing director for real estate, Sid Sharma, said, "The pressures around private health insurance and wage costs are well documented... VMO (visiting medical officer) retention is high. What needs to be rectified... is the capital structure." Asset manager HMC launched Australia's largest initial public offering of last year through DigiCo REIT, a new digital infrastructure real estate trust focused on data centers. HealthCo logged a 5% growth in funds from operations (FFO) to 4.2 Australian cents per share in the first half of the year and reaffirmed its full-year FFO forecast of 8.4 cents apiece. ($1 = 1.5838 Australian dollars) Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
14-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Australia's HealthCo says HMC Capital among suitors for Healthscope hospitals
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Australia's HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT ( opens new tab said on Friday that a consortium led by David Di Pilla's HMC Capital ( opens new tab had approached it for a possible buyout of Healthscope hospitals. Healthscope, which is the country's second-largest private hospital operator with about 38 hospitals, accounts for nearly 59% of HealthCo's gross earnings and has a market value of A$1.5 billion, the real estate investment trust said in a statement, without giving any further details. HealthCo is majority owned by Di Pilla with a more than 22% stake, as per LSEG data. HealthCo forked out A$1.20 billion ($757.68 million) in 2023 to acquire Medical Properties' Healthscope hospital portfolio, a chain of 11 private hospitals in a deal that was backed by asset manager HMC Capital. Earlier, New York-headquartered private equity firm Brookfield acquired, opens new tab Healthscope in 2019 only for them to sell some of Healthscope's hospitals to Medical Properties. HealthCo said on Friday it had been approached by "capable and qualified parties to potentially tenant the 11 hospitals including a consortium led by HMC Capital's private equity division." Shares of HealthCo, which have fallen about 12% since their debut in 2021, gave up early gains to close flat. HMC Capital's managing director for real estate, Sid Sharma, said, "The pressures around private health insurance and wage costs are well documented... VMO (visiting medical officer) retention is high. What needs to be rectified... is the capital structure." Asset manager HMC launched Australia's largest initial public offering of last year through DigiCo REIT, a new digital infrastructure real estate trust focused on data centers. HealthCo logged a 5% growth in funds from operations (FFO) to 4.2 Australian cents per share in the first half of the year and reaffirmed its full-year FFO forecast of 8.4 cents apiece. ($1 = 1.5838 Australian dollars)
