Colin Stewart
Polaris Infrastructure
PIF-T
PAST TOP PICK
Jun 19, 2018
(A Top Pick May 29/2017, Down 17%)Own geothermal facility in Nicaragua. Steady cash flow, nice dividend. Had been performing well until recently, with civil unrest in Nicaragua, which they think will resolve, but this is one of the risks of investing in another jurisdiction. One positive is that this asset is a stable business and is pretty important to the country. Pullback could even be a buying opportunity.
Largest section of business is Geothermal, but also has hydro-electric and solar.
Investments in 5 separate areas in Central America.
Market has ignored company despite the fact that it pays ~3.6 yield.
Trades at 50% of valuation of comparable energy producers.
Good management team that has continued to build the company.
Increasing cash flow and is a potential takeover target.
Will keep shares in the company. Believes the fundamental attributes of the business are strong. Will keep buying shares with recent market sell off. Diversified business model. Consistent dividend raises. Low cost power provider.
Geothermal in Nicaragua. Hydro in Peru. Solar projects. Invests in small projects that are too much trouble for the big guys. Big playing field, keeps adding to its portfolio. Continues to build free cash over time. Yield is 5.60%.
Company very cheap at current share price. Small company that institutions wont look at. Reliable revenues that translate into cash flow. Will continue to hold. Dividend very safe and reliable. New project pipeline very strong.
(A Top Pick May 29/2017, Down 17%) Own geothermal facility in Nicaragua. Steady cash flow, nice dividend. Had been performing well until recently, with civil unrest in Nicaragua, which they think will resolve, but this is one of the risks of investing in another jurisdiction. One positive is that this asset is a stable business and is pretty important to the country. Pullback could even be a buying opportunity.