Universal Music Group (UMG-AMS)

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Universal Music Group (UMG-AMS) stands as a dominant force in the music industry, being the largest player among a limited number of competitors. With a massive and impressive back catalogue, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on monetization opportunities in the streaming era, despite facing pressures from AI-generated music. The company is under the scrutiny of Bill Ackman, who is advocating for its redomiciling to the US, although the outcome remains uncertain. Analysts have noted a price target of approximately $25.49, which suggests a valuation based on an 18x P/E ratio with around 10% EPS growth. Additionally, as the largest music publisher globally, UMG is seeing profit growth through diverse revenue streams, including video games and social media, bolstered by rising rates from streaming services like Spotify.

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Fair Value
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TOP PICK

A leader. Only a few players, and it's the largest. Now pretty much streaming subscription services. Pressure coming from AI-generated music. Massive and phenomenal back catalogue, which is well-positioned to be monetized over time. 

Bill Ackman is trying to redomicile it to the US, not sure how that'll play out. 18x PE for ~10% EPS growth. (Price target in euros.) Yield is 2.51%.

(Analysts’ price target is $25.49)
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price target: 29.41 Euros

The largest music publisher in the world (i.e. Beatles, Drake, Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, U2). Music is a huge growth and cash flow business. Spotify is raising its rates to pay UMG more. So, there's profit growth. Other revenues come from video games, fitness and social media. Cash flow is growing strongly. They will soon get a US stock listing. Pays a 2% dividend that should grow.

TOP PICK

Largest owner of music in the world -- Beatles, Taylor Swift, Drake, and others. Took all music off TikTok, forced contract renegotiations. Over 20% of UMG revenue from music is from music made over 20 years ago. Massive free cashflow. Best in the business. 

Music is growing in video games, streaming, health and fitness. Looking for revenues to grow by 10% a year, higher margins, faster earnings growth, generating free cashflow. Tremendous scale and value. An absolute core holding. (Price target is in euros.) Yield is 1.7%.

(Analysts’ price target is $30.13)
TOP PICK

It is the largest company in the music business. The monetization of music continues and streaming is of great benefit to this company. Has huge free cash flow and unique franchises as well as being able able to outbid others to add to these franchises.  More and more music is heard through the Internet which means advertising revenue.   Buy 17   Hold 3   Sell 2

(Analysts’ price target is $26.27)
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(A Top Pick Jan 27/22, Up 9%) It trades in Europe and is the largest music publisher in the world. Music is a good growth area. It is a cash generator without much in fixed costs.
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Growing topline in double digits. Margins expanding. Twice as large as Sony. Incredible catalogue, revenues from streaming are growing in double digits. A growth company, huge free cashflow. Dividend starts this year. Compelling and unique. (Price in euros.) Yield is 0.92%. (Analysts’ price target is $27.63)
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