Best calls to action – Monday, 21 February
About the author:
- Author name:
- By Andrew Tang
- Job title:
- Analyst - Equity Strategy
- Date posted:
- 21 February 2022, 6:00 AM
- Sectors Covered:
- Equity Strategy and Quant
HeathCo REIT - A solid maiden result
HCW's maiden result highlighted that the portfolio's metrics have strengthened since IPO with cash collection at 100%; improved occupancy to 98%; and higher weighted average lease expiry which now sits at 10 years.
Post revaluations and acquisitions in the 1H, the portfolio is valued at $700m across 40 assets vs $555m at IPO. NTA increases to $1.94 vs $1.86 at IPO. FY22 guidance was reiterated and comprises FFO of 5cps (vs PDS at 4.3c) and DPS of 7.4c (implied annualised yield of 4.3%).
HCW is in a net cash position which provides future scope for acquisitions and delivering on the significant opportunities within the development pipeline. The active pipeline is currently valued at $140m (on track and budget). We retain an Add rating with a price target of (login to view).
Read our full reports and latest price targets on ASX:HCW here.
QBE Insurance Group - Some comfort in the detail
While acknowledging some issues with the result, e.g. the earnings miss, broader guidance than expected etc, we thought the underlying result detail actually still painted a reasonable picture into FY22.
We lower QBE FY22F/FY23F EPS by 9% and 5% on lower margin assumptions offsetting strong top-line growth estimates. Our PT is reduced to (login to view). ADD.
Read our full reports and latest price targets on ASX:QBE here.
Pwr Holdings Limited - Speeding along
PWH's 1H22 result was well ahead of our expectations.
Key positives: Motorsports was the standout performer with revenue jumping 20%; Balance sheet remains very healthy with net cash of $16.7m (1H21: net cash $11.8m); EBITDA margin (ex-JobKeeper) rose 380bp to 31.2%.
Key negatives: Automotive Aftermarket and Emerging Technologies revenue was below our expectations; Operating cash flow was down 45% mainly due to higher working capital. FY22F/FY23F/FY24F EBITDA changes by +2%/+2%/+2%.
Our target price rises to (login to view) following a roll-forward of our model to FY23 forecasts. Add rating maintained.
Read our full reports and latest price targets on ASX:PWH here.
Peoplein Limited - Well placed to capitalise on a strong outlook
PPE's 1H22 result exceeded our forecast. Organic EBITDA growth was 10%, with Technology (revenue +190%) the standout. Cash conversion was also strong.
With continued organic growth expected in the 2H22 and incremental M&A contributions of ~A$2.5m EBITDA, we think PPE is on track to hit the upper-end of it's A$45-47m guidance range. Our FY22 EBITDA forecast rises 2.2% to A$46.5m.
We continue to see PPE's positive earnings outlook, capacity for accretive M&A and growing Technology vertical as supportive of a re-rating. Add maintained.
Read our full reports and latest price targets on ASX:PPE here.
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