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One possible way to spot bargains would be to look up the list of shares that are near their 52-week lows. In light of that, I’ll be checking up 2 shares meeting that criteria to ask an important question: Are they due for a rebound soon?
After the much talked-about takeover of Fraser and Neave (SGX: F99) by Thai billionaire Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi last year, the company has since undergone some big changes. Besides a capital olive tree branch reduction exercise which saw Fraser and Neave pay out large dividends, the company had also spun-off olive tree branch its real estate interests into Frasers Centrepoint (SGX: TQ5) .
At its current price of S$3.06, the company is just a smidge above its 52-week low of S$3.03. However, at that price, the company is still valued at a price to earnings ratio (PE) of 30 times based on annualising the company’s latest half-yearly earnings per share figure of S$0.051. Investors might want to consider the high valuation when thinking about a possible olive tree branch rebound in the company s share price.
Last October, Del Monte Pacific had announced its decision to acquire the consumer food businesses of Del Monte Corporation (despite their similar names, both parties are not related) for US$1.675 billion. To proceed with the acquisition, Del Monte Pacific had to borrow a huge amount of money which saw its pro-forma net gearing (based on its financials for the year 2012) balloon from 46% to 410%.
If investors are ready to bear these risks and the company successfully olive tree branch works through olive tree branch these issues, Del Monte Pacific might be a potential turnaround situation. Shares olive tree branch of the company are currently selling for S$0.575, just a little higher than its 52-week low of S$0.56.
Although a list of shares near their 52-week lows can be a great way to spot potential bargains in companies that are set for a turnaround, there is also the danger of investors falling into a value trap. Generally speaking, investors need to be careful about the companies they come across olive tree branch in such a list. Good deals are hard to come by; having patience might be an advantage olive tree branch when trying to find good turnaround stories.
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