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Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
NexG stock downgraded to Sell, target price lowered to 45 sen
NexG Bhd is making its biggest sector leap, by acquiring 402m shares (32.6% equity) in Classita Holdings Bhd from Hong Seng Consolidated for RM60.3m, alongside 414.3m Classita warrants for RM16.5m. That is RM76.8m in total, partially funded by RM40m in borrowings, marking a rare move for the group into the property and construction space. We are Neutral on the deal's fundamentals as the near-term earnings impact is minimal, while long-term execution risk remains high given Classita's volatile track record. Nevertheless, the share price has rallied in recent months with much of the perceived upside highly likely has been priced in. Hence, we are downgrading our call from Hold to Sell, while keeping our target price at 45 sen based on 18x price to earnings ratio (PER) (+1 standard deviation above average 3-year forward PER) applied to FY26F diluted earnings per share of 2.5 sen. — BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd (Aug 11, 2025) (Calls by analysts tracked by Bloomberg: 4 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell; Consensus target price: 52 sen)
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Should Weakness in AppAsia Berhad's (KLSE:APPASIA) Stock Be Seen As A Sign That Market Will Correct The Share Price Given Decent Financials?
With its stock down 19% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard AppAsia Berhad (KLSE:APPASIA). However, stock prices are usually driven by a company's financials over the long term, which in this case look pretty respectable. In this article, we decided to focus on AppAsia Berhad's ROE. ROE or return on equity is a useful tool to assess how effectively a company can generate returns on the investment it received from its shareholders. In other words, it is a profitability ratio which measures the rate of return on the capital provided by the company's shareholders. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. ROE can be calculated by using the formula: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for AppAsia Berhad is: 7.2% = RM2.9m ÷ RM40m (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2024). The 'return' is the amount earned after tax over the last twelve months. Another way to think of that is that for every MYR1 worth of equity, the company was able to earn MYR0.07 in profit. View our latest analysis for AppAsia Berhad So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Generally speaking, other things being equal, firms with a high return on equity and profit retention, have a higher growth rate than firms that don't share these attributes. At first glance, AppAsia Berhad's ROE doesn't look very promising. We then compared the company's ROE to the broader industry and were disappointed to see that the ROE is lower than the industry average of 15%. In spite of this, AppAsia Berhad was able to grow its net income considerably, at a rate of 57% in the last five years. We reckon that there could be other factors at play here. For example, it is possible that the company's management has made some good strategic decisions, or that the company has a low payout ratio. As a next step, we compared AppAsia Berhad's net income growth with the industry, and pleasingly, we found that the growth seen by the company is higher than the average industry growth of 19%. Earnings growth is an important metric to consider when valuing a stock. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. This then helps them determine if the stock is placed for a bright or bleak future. One good indicator of expected earnings growth is the P/E ratio which determines the price the market is willing to pay for a stock based on its earnings prospects. So, you may want to check if AppAsia Berhad is trading on a high P/E or a low P/E , relative to its industry. Given that AppAsia Berhad doesn't pay any regular dividends to its shareholders, we infer that the company has been reinvesting all of its profits to grow its business. On the whole, we do feel that AppAsia Berhad has some positive attributes. With a high rate of reinvestment, albeit at a low ROE, the company has managed to see a considerable growth in its earnings. While we won't completely dismiss the company, what we would do, is try to ascertain how risky the business is to make a more informed decision around the company. To know the 4 risks we have identified for AppAsia Berhad visit our risks dashboard for free. 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.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Will Weakness in Kotra Industries Berhad's (KLSE:KOTRA) Stock Prove Temporary Given Strong Fundamentals?
It is hard to get excited after looking at Kotra Industries Berhad's (KLSE:KOTRA) recent performance, when its stock has declined 11% over the past three months. But if you pay close attention, you might gather that its strong financials could mean that the stock could potentially see an increase in value in the long-term, given how markets usually reward companies with good financial health. In this article, we decided to focus on Kotra Industries Berhad's ROE. Return on equity or ROE is an important factor to be considered by a shareholder because it tells them how effectively their capital is being reinvested. Put another way, it reveals the company's success at turning shareholder investments into profits. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. The formula for return on equity is: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Kotra Industries Berhad is: 15% = RM40m ÷ RM258m (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2024). The 'return' is the income the business earned over the last year. One way to conceptualize this is that for each MYR1 of shareholders' capital it has, the company made MYR0.15 in profit. Check out our latest analysis for Kotra Industries Berhad Thus far, we have learned that ROE measures how efficiently a company is generating its profits. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Assuming all else is equal, companies that have both a higher return on equity and higher profit retention are usually the ones that have a higher growth rate when compared to companies that don't have the same features. To begin with, Kotra Industries Berhad seems to have a respectable ROE. On comparing with the average industry ROE of 8.1% the company's ROE looks pretty remarkable. Probably as a result of this, Kotra Industries Berhad was able to see a decent growth of 14% over the last five years. We then compared Kotra Industries Berhad's net income growth with the industry and we're pleased to see that the company's growth figure is higher when compared with the industry which has a growth rate of 11% in the same 5-year period. Earnings growth is an important metric to consider when valuing a stock. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. By doing so, they will have an idea if the stock is headed into clear blue waters or if swampy waters await. If you're wondering about Kotra Industries Berhad's's valuation, check out this gauge of its price-to-earnings ratio, as compared to its industry. The high three-year median payout ratio of 61% (or a retention ratio of 39%) for Kotra Industries Berhad suggests that the company's growth wasn't really hampered despite it returning most of its income to its shareholders. Additionally, Kotra Industries Berhad has paid dividends over a period of eight years which means that the company is pretty serious about sharing its profits with shareholders. On the whole, we feel that Kotra Industries Berhad's performance has been quite good. Especially the high ROE, Which has contributed to the impressive growth seen in earnings. Despite the company reinvesting only a small portion of its profits, it still has managed to grow its earnings so that is appreciable. The latest industry analyst forecasts show that the company is expected to maintain its current growth rate. To know more about the latest analysts predictions for the company, check out this visualization of analyst forecasts for the company. 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.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why We're Not At All Concerned With Scope Industries Berhad's (KLSE:SCOPE) Cash Burn Situation
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the right price. For example, biotech and mining exploration companies often lose money for years before finding success with a new treatment or mineral discovery. But the harsh reality is that very many loss making companies burn through all their cash and go bankrupt. Given this risk, we thought we'd take a look at whether Scope Industries Berhad (KLSE:SCOPE) shareholders should be worried about its cash burn. For the purpose of this article, we'll define cash burn as the amount of cash the company is spending each year to fund its growth (also called its negative free cash flow). The first step is to compare its cash burn with its cash reserves, to give us its 'cash runway'. Check out our latest analysis for Scope Industries Berhad You can calculate a company's cash runway by dividing the amount of cash it has by the rate at which it is spending that cash. When Scope Industries Berhad last reported its December 2024 balance sheet in February 2025, it had zero debt and cash worth RM40m. In the last year, its cash burn was RM332k. That means it had a cash runway of very many years as of December 2024. Even though this is but one measure of the company's cash burn, the thought of such a long cash runway warms our bellies in a comforting way. The image below shows how its cash balance has been changing over the last few years. We're hesitant to extrapolate on the recent trend to assess its cash burn, because Scope Industries Berhad actually had positive free cash flow last year, so operating revenue growth is probably our best bet to measure, right now. Regrettably, the company's operating revenue moved in the wrong direction over the last twelve months, declining by 40%. Of course, we've only taken a quick look at the stock's growth metrics, here. This graph of historic earnings and revenue shows how Scope Industries Berhad is building its business over time. Given its problematic fall in revenue, Scope Industries Berhad shareholders should consider how the company could fund its growth, if it turns out it needs more cash. Issuing new shares, or taking on debt, are the most common ways for a listed company to raise more money for its business. Many companies end up issuing new shares to fund future growth. By looking at a company's cash burn relative to its market capitalisation, we gain insight on how much shareholders would be diluted if the company needed to raise enough cash to cover another year's cash burn. Scope Industries Berhad has a market capitalisation of RM115m and burnt through RM332k last year, which is 0.3% of the company's market value. That means it could easily issue a few shares to fund more growth, and might well be in a position to borrow cheaply. As you can probably tell by now, we're not too worried about Scope Industries Berhad's cash burn. In particular, we think its cash runway stands out as evidence that the company is well on top of its spending. While we must concede that its falling revenue is a bit worrying, the other factors mentioned in this article provide great comfort when it comes to the cash burn. After taking into account the various metrics mentioned in this report, we're pretty comfortable with how the company is spending its cash, as it seems on track to meet its needs over the medium term. Separately, we looked at different risks affecting the company and spotted 3 warning signs for Scope Industries Berhad (of which 1 shouldn't be ignored!) you should know about. If you would prefer to check out another company with better fundamentals, then do not miss this free list of interesting companies, that have HIGH return on equity and low debt or this list of stocks which are all forecast to grow. 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. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Aspen (Group) Holdings' (SGX:1F3) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
Shareholders appeared to be happy with Aspen (Group) Holdings Limited's (SGX:1F3) solid earnings report last week. According to our analysis of the report, the strong headline profit numbers are supported by strong earnings fundamentals. View our latest analysis for Aspen (Group) Holdings To properly understand Aspen (Group) Holdings' profit results, we need to consider the RM40m expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. In the twelve months to December 2024, Aspen (Group) Holdings had a big unusual items expense. All else being equal, this would likely have the effect of making the statutory profit look worse than its underlying earnings power. Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Aspen (Group) Holdings. As we discussed above, we think the significant unusual expense will make Aspen (Group) Holdings' statutory profit lower than it would otherwise have been. Based on this observation, we consider it possible that Aspen (Group) Holdings' statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And one can definitely find a positive in the fact that it made a profit this year, despite losing money last year. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. For example, we've found that Aspen (Group) Holdings has 3 warning signs (1 is significant!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis. Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Aspen (Group) Holdings' profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with significant insider holdings to be useful. 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. Sign in to access your portfolio
