Tag: ASX:CIM

Cimic Group is currently trading under Algo Engine sell conditions and therefore, any buy is based on a “counter-trend move”.

The fundamentals support improving earnings growth for CIMIC and we see the dip below $25, as an area where buying interest is likely to rebuild.

Continue monitoring the short-term momentum indicators.

Cimic Group is currently trading under Algo Engine sell conditions and therefore, any buy is based on a “counter-trend move”.

The fundamentals support improving earnings growth for CIMIC and we see the dip below $25, as an area where buying interest is likely to rebuild.

Continue monitoring the short-term momentum indicators.

Cimic Group

The company is currently authorised to purchase up to 32,372,676
shares under the buy-back. The remaining shares that may still be
bought under the buy-back would be up to 25,659,911.

Support at $20 is now building and the short-term indicators have turned positive.

Cimic Group delivered a soft 1H20 result that was below consensus expectations. 1H20 NPAT of A$317mn, down 14% on the same time last year.

Work-in-hand increased to A$38bn and the project pipeline for 2020 and beyond has now increased by 10% to $540bn plus.

CIMIC also announced an agreement with Elliott Advisors (UK) for the sale via a JV for 50% of Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider. Providing joint control of Thiess to CIMIC and Elliott.

The transaction will help strengthen the CIMIC balance sheet and provide flexibility for CIMIC to resume a share buyback next year.

We see value at $21 – $22 per share.

Cimic Group we are often cautious buying stocks that are under primary Algo Engine sell conditions. However, CIMIC may have found support at $21 and the short-term interim indicators have turned positive.

CIMIC focuses on infrastructure projects in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The balance sheet has been repaired following the restructuring and exit of their middle eastern businesses.

In general, governments are pushing through infrastructure projects with greater priority, as a way of stimulating the economy.

CIMIC reports earnings on 30 July.

Cimic Group

CIMIC provided no update on 2020 guidance, but reported its 1Q20 result with revenue of A$3.3bn, down 3% on the same time last year. NPAT was down 8% to $166mn.

We forecast 2020 full year NPAT to be in the range of A$700 – A$750mn.

Buy above $22.50 support.

Since making the above post, CIMIC has now rallied to $25.50 and we see further upside in the stock.

We continue to see long-term value in CIMIC, supported by structural tailwinds within the infrastructure sector. The company recently announced they’re writing off 1.8bn and exiting their Middle East business to focus on Aust, NZ, and Asia.

Yesterday’s profit release was in line with guidance at $800m of underlying NPAT. FY20 is forecast to see between 1 – 6% growth and a new guidance range of $810-850m has been provided.

Dividends are expected to resume in FY20 and investors should be positive on the strong Q4 cash flow. CIM is trading on 11x forward earnings and a forward dividend yield of almost 6%.

 ASX:CIM will take a one-off impact of ~$1.8b in FY19 from the impairment of the entire BICC division. This represents all of CIM’s exposure in relation to BICC, including shareholder loans and financial guarantees.

FY19 underlying NPAT is expected to be $800m, excluding the impact from the BICC writedown. The company will suspend its next dividend payment which saves around $270mn.

CIMIC’s middle east exposure has been a negative overhang for the past 10 years and we see this step as an important de-risking outcome for investors. Going forward, CIMIC will focus on Australia, New Zealand, and Asian business opportunities. We remain bullish on the macro trends supporting the infrastructure sector.

Cimic Group is under Algo Engine sell conditions and following the recent 1H19 earnings, the stock has sold off over 20%.

Mining profits were up +26% but construction-related profit was down 15%. The broad thematic around the CIMIC business remains attractive and we continue to monitor for an approaching entry point.

Note: Short-term indicators are now turning positive.

Cimic Group is under Algo Engine sell conditions since forming a lower high back in February at $50.

A weak first-half earnings result has seen the sell-off accelerate in the past few days. We’d normally give this name a wide berth, whilst we wait for confirmation of earnings and in particular, free cash flow improvements.

However, we draw your attention to the “up to 10%” share buyback which the company will recommence in August.