I remember the property stocks in UK during 2008 crisis, it drop more than 90% (Barratt Development). Whoever bought it at the lowest makes back almost 50 times the value till today, excluding the dividend that was allocated during the past 10 years.
But you can also buy the wrong stock that it either went bonkers or stay the same price range (since 10 years ago!!!).
One of the issues of this company is the revenue and profit recognition. I think most investors do not understand how revenue (hence profit) recognition of this company works. Unlike other property developers in Malaysia where revenue is recognised through progressive billings hence why the consistency in revenue and in profit, this company’s revenue recognition will only come once they hand over the completed properties to the buyers.
Take up rates for the group’s property launches in both UK and Australia market is high at an average of 80% which shows that demand is there for Eco World properties. This is mainly due to their projects strategic location which are always near public transports, city central etc. With more handover expected to accelerate in mid FY2019, this could potentially provide more earnings continuation to investors (as long as there is new project launches). Projects in Australia are mostly expected to be completed in mid FY20. Unbilled sales are still high at RM6.6bil. The company decision to venture into Build to Rent (BTR) projects in London would also potentially provide investors with more recurring income in the future with completion expected in mid FY21.
However, investors might be a bit worried to hold this stock at the moment given the risks associated to the Brexit negotiation outcome. Theresa May’s Brexit deal is not expected to get the backing from her parliament members which raises the risk of a “No Deal Brexit” even higher especially with the 29 March deadline looming closer. A “No Deal” is expected to deliver a very negative economic outcome to UK in particular London City. Marc Carney, the Governor for the Bank of England, has warned that property price will most likely crash by at least 30% in a case of a No Deal Brexit (with UK going into recession and the pound tumbling). This create a big risk to Eco World International (as well as other London property developers) as some investors/ or buyers might just prefer to hold off their purchase prior to the completion.
Investors need to follow closely on the Brexit negotiation development. Recently, there was also a proposal from the Pro European parliament members that a second Brexit referendum should be consider again. Polls has it that if another referendum was made, the likely outcome would be Britain staying in Europe. This would be a very positive outcome for the company but for the time being it is yet to be confirm.
If you are looking to diversify your portfolio outside of Eco World International (to mitigate some of the risks relating to the Brexit outcome), I would recommend you to look at MBMR.
MBMR is a direct proxy to Perodua via its 22.6% interest in the company. Valuation is cheap at only 5.5x PE (based on target FY18 PATAMI of RM145mil. 9m PATAMI is already RM106mil). PB is low at only 0.5x BV. 4Q18 results is expected to be higher than 3Q18 and last year's 4Q17.
For FY19 growth will be driven by the still high demand of new Myvi and the launch of the new SUV in 1Q19 and also the new Alza in 2H19.
Please go through the analyst reports (https://klse.i3investor.com/servlets/stk/pt/5983.jsp) and do your own analysis before making any decisions. Most analysts have a TP of above RM3 for the company with Hong Leong being the lowest at RM3.13 and Maybank the highest at RM4.18.
@commonsense. Tq for yr idea. But it is too long for me, not easy to digest, anyway. The brexit shit, I believe, will be resolved at last by 29 Mac. Deal or no deal, not important, at least the uncertainty is cleared, ithat s the main point. Diversification is not suitable for those eco die hard fan.
The original company started the similar development in the same country has sold part of their business to some GLC. If the business is so good in UK , do you think they want to sell it? :)))
UK business, good or bad is no concerned with me, this is ewi management job. The important point is I like this company, coz they give sweets to me at end of August. Overseas markets tough, local market small n tough. Out there, at least more chances!
I knew u loss some money in ewi before. Time to consider build the portfolio again to take back those money from ewi again, sincerely.. If, no confidence, then another issue.
When the company loss making for every Q, everyone stand firm. After long waiting, now company start earn money, everyone want to leave. Hello, come on lah, the fruits are on the tree oledi!
UK is a rich & fundamentally solid country. Even is no deal brexit, it won't turn into poor n third world country. Maybe economy slowdown only. If shareholders confident enough for the company, no big problem! A matter of confident n trust.
Never underestimate. UK MP will realize that reality one. Deal is better than no deal. If they still want to hit their feet by big stone, they suffer the most, coz they are the one who vote, not other including u n me. In ewi case, 我们已经洗湿头了,现在煞车只有粉身碎骨,永不超生的下场。 如果股价再砍半,我还会买。等多十天吧。我不入地狱,谁入地狱! 股票 不豪赌,是赢不到大钱的。兄弟,祝大家好运吧!
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I remember the property stocks in UK during 2008 crisis, it drop more than 90% (Barratt Development). Whoever bought it at the lowest makes back almost 50 times the value till today, excluding the dividend that was allocated during the past 10 years.
But you can also buy the wrong stock that it either went bonkers or stay the same price range (since 10 years ago!!!).