Stock Analysis

Is ASX a value trap?

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A multitude of factors have weighed on investor sentiment towards ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) over the last ~6 months. These include heavy ongoing investment requirements, cost pressures, regulatory & operational risk, and a modest earnings growth outlook. We recently researched the Company in The Dynamic Investor. Our analysis focused on whether these concerns were overdone and whether the risk-reward was becoming more favourable. About ASX Ltd ASX Ltd (ASX) operates Australia’s primary national securities exchanges. This includes the provision of securities …

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Time to buy the dip in Brambles

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Shares in Brambles (ASX:BXB) have re-rated over the last ~12 months. A key contributing factor is that the Company has implemented structural improvements in asset efficiency levels. These have underpinned scope for ongoing margin expansion and stronger free cashflow generation. We recently researched the Company in The Dynamic Investor. Our view was that the shares offered limited valuation support despite coming off recent highs. Since our report, the shares have continued to weaken. Accordingly, we consider whether current levels present …

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Finding a buy level for Sigma shares

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Shares in Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) have surged over the past year. The recent merger with Chemist Warehouse has improved SIG’s fundamentals on several fronts. In particular, financial results have demonstrated store network growth, improving product mix and greater efficiencies & synergies. Importantly, there are numerous pathways to underpin further growth. We researched the Company in The Dynamic Investor earlier this month to assess whether these growth opportunities are reflected in the current share price. About Sigma Healthcare Sigma Healthcare is …

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When is it time to buy AUB shares?

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Shares in AUB Group (ASX:AUB) have retraced from recent highs. This is due to market concerns about the potential impact from a softening premium rates and mixed performance across its operating segments. Accordingly, we researched the Company in The Dynamic Investor earlier this month to assess whether the recent weakness presents an entry opportunity. About AUB Group AUB Group is the largest equity-based risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia. The Company operates an ‘owner-driver’ partner model. Under this …

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Are EVT shares now cheap enough to buy?

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Following the recent release of full-year results (FY25), there have been downgrades to EVT’s consensus earnings forecasts over the medium term. These mainly reflect EBITDA cuts for the Entertainment division in the range of ~25%-35%, reflect more moderate operational leverage on the back of revenue downgrades. The downgrades have weighed on the share price since the results release. Accordingly, we recently researched EVT in The Dynamic Investor to assess whether current levels present an entry opportunity. About EVT Ltd EVT …

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