by Bernardo Garcia Finanzas Personales | 30/03/2025 01:00 AM | ROCO
📈 Roco employs a successful serial acquirer strategy, targeting profitable European SMEs with strict criteria and a decentralized approach, similar to successful peers like Lifco.
👨💼 Led by an experienced CEO, Fred Karlsson, formerly at the highly successful Lifco, Roco benefits from proven leadership in the European serial acquirer space, focusing on long-term value creation.
💰 Despite strong potential and impressive historical growth since 2019, the current post-IPO valuation (around 27-28 times EV/EBITDA) appears high, suggesting caution and potentially waiting for a market correction or improved valuation multiple before investing.
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by Bernardo Garcia Finanzas Personales | 29/03/2025 02:00 AM | META
📊 Meta's current EV/Free Cash Flow multiple is trading slightly below its 10-year average, though the average might be skewed by high 2022 figures.
📈 The forward P/E ratio over the last 5 years averages 22, while the current ratio is 24, suggesting it's slightly more expensive than its recent history.
💰 The company demonstrates positive trends with consistent share buybacks (reducing shares outstanding) and maintaining a net cash position, alongside good revenue and free cash flow growth.
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by Bernardo Garcia Finanzas Personales | 28/03/2025 04:00 AM | LULU
📉 Lululemon issued weaker-than-expected guidance for Q1 2025, projecting only 5-7% growth, a significant slowdown from the accustomed rate of over 10%, disappointing analysts.
😟 CEO Calvin McDonald highlighted survey findings indicating consumers are spending less due to economic and inflation concerns, leading to reduced foot traffic in U.S. stores, mirroring trends seen at other retailers like Nike.
📦 The company reported a 9% increase in inventories, adding another layer of concern for investors despite beating Q4 earnings and revenue expectations.
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by Bernardo Garcia Finanzas Personales | 27/03/2025 01:03 PM | LULU
📈 Lululemon reported a 13% increase in revenue for the last quarter, showcasing resilience in a competitive market.
🛍️ The company expanded its store count by 2.5% and achieved a 3% growth in comparable store sales, indicating steady operational growth.
💡 Despite a slowdown in growth projections, Lululemon's valuation remains competitive, with a forward P/E ratio of 23, compared to Nike's higher valuation.
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by Bernardo Garcia Finanzas Personales | 27/03/2025 04:20 AM | HNNMY
📉 H&M reported significantly lower-than-expected operating profit for its first quarter, primarily due to the strengthening Swedish krona and increased discounting.
📦 The fast-fashion retailer continues to struggle with excess inventory and higher purchasing costs, impacting profitability into the current quarter.
📊 Net sales also fell short of analyst expectations, indicating ongoing challenges despite the company's efforts towards recovery.
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