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Superior Plus Corp (SPB-T) is navigating through significant volatility primarily due to its propane business, which is heavily influenced by weather conditions and seasonal fluctuations. Recent earnings reports have disappointed, leading to an 18% drop in share price, raising concerns about the management's credibility and overall performance. Transitioning from a stable operation to a more logistics-oriented approach, the company's guidance has notably shifted from a previously expected 10% growth in the U.S. market to now forecasting a negative 5% downturn. While there are positive aspects, such as a new data center contract in the U.S. providing potential for growth, the experts remain cautious, highlighting the need for the company to demonstrate its ability to deliver on efficiency improvements and profitability. Overall, while the business has its merits, the current volatility and management concerns create a wary outlook among analysts.
Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The revenues were ahead of estimates by 14%. EPS was 40 cents, beating the estimated 33 cents. Q4 showed some income declines however. The acquisition plan backed by Brookfield has not changed. The dip is a buying opportunity. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
The company has good businesses. Their problem was the balance sheet. They will be 3 times debt-to-EBITDA. They have more funds for M&A, which could help them make some interesting acquisitions. He likes the distribution and the management team. They just partnered with Brookfield, which gives a strong vote of confidence. Its valuation is reasonable. Not the first place he would put capital, but you would do well if you already own it.
Recently reported earnings for SPB set a first quarter record as the Certarus acquisition is accretive to earnings. The company increased earnings guidance for the year. Net cash flow per share was up 250%. It trades at 16x earnings and under 2x book value and pays a great yield. We recommend a stop-loss at $9, looking to achieve $13 -- upside potential of 23%. Yield 7.0%
(Analysts’ price target is $13.10)