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The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)
Hammond Power Solutions Inc.
HPS.A-T
TOP PICK
Jul 09, 2024
Stock price when the opinion was issued
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Premium contentHPS manufacturers electrical transformers such as those used in data centres with plants in Canada, the US, Mexico and India. Recently reported earnings showed record sales with 11% growth over the yar. It trades at 15x earnings, 3.5x book and supports a ROE of 26%. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $70, looking to achieve $119 -- upside potential of 28%. Yield 1.2%.
(Analysts’ price target is $160.50)Premium contentWe reiterate this electric transformer manufacturer, involved in data centre and cloud projects, as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a 5% increase in year on year sales and a 17% increase in backlog of orders, which is great timing considering their new production factory is expected to open sooner than expected. It trades at 14x earnings, 3x book and supports a robust 31% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $70) to $80, looking to achieve $131 -- upside potential of 28%. Yield 1.1%
(Analysts’ price target is $148.25)Premium contentPremium contentPremium contentThe results were a bit weak on the growth margin side and the backlog decreased a bit. There is huge demand for new data centres and this is good for Hammond Power. He started accumulating it this year. There is a new plant opening up which will be very efficient for electrification demands.
HPS-A is the manufacturer of electric transformer systems used by electric utilities, the oil & gas sector and for EV charging stations. Recently reported earnings indicated record high quarterly sales and a 6% increase in earnings. We like that cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired. It trades at 22x earnings and supports a 25% ROE. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $75, looking to achieve $130 -- upside potential of 28%. Yield 1.0%
(Analysts’ price target is $162.00)