Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

Markets are showing signs of weakening at logical resistance as we anticipated in last week’s Int’l Compass - we recommend being selective in new purchases. At the same time we are seeing a number of indicators that are giving signals conducive to higher equity prices, meaning global equities may be gearing up for an eventual breakout topside resistance. In this report we highlight some attractive and actionable themes (Miners, consumer staples, and several attractive individual set ups in Thailand) along with indicators that support our overall constructive outlook.

Markets are showing signs of weakening at logical resistance as we anticipated in last week’s Int’l Compass - we recommend being selective in new purchases. At the same time we are seeing a number of indicators that are giving signals conducive to higher equity prices, meaning global equities may be gearing up for an eventual breakout topside resistance. In this report we highlight some attractive and actionable themes (Miners, consumer staples, and several attractive individual set ups in Thailand) along with indicators that support our overall constructive outlook.

U.S.Dollar Weakness A Tailwind For International Markets

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/27844" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27844:1">Yellow Cake PLC (YCA LN)</a> is a pure play on the uranium price</li>
<li>Spot Price $28.90/lb U3O8 &amp; L.T. Price remains $32/lb U3O8
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<li>Share price trading at ~2% discount to NPV</li>
<li>Despite recent production cuts, primary &amp; secondary supplies cover world demand</li>
<li>Est. surplus ~500ktU, representing six years of global primary production</li>
<li>Global nuclear generation peaked in 2006</li>
<li>Forecast world uranium demand to decline between 25% and 40% by 2050</li>
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1-year Target Price £1.98-2.02 ps NPV4% assuming $24/lb U3O8
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3-year Target Price £1.57-1.77 ps NPV4% assuming $21/lb U3O</li>
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Yellow Cake PLC (YCA LN) is a pure play on the uranium price
Spot Price $28.90/lb U3O8 &amp; L.T. Price remains $32/lb U3O8

Share price trading at ~2% discount to NPV
Despite recent production cuts, primary &amp; secondary supplies cover world demand
Est. surplus ~500ktU, representing six years of global primary production
Global nuclear generation peaked in 2006
Forecast world uranium demand to decline between 25% and 40% by 2050

1-year Target Price £1.98-2.02 ps NPV4% assuming $24/lb U3O8


3-year Target Price £1.57-1.77 ps NPV4% assuming $21/lb U3O


Yellow Cake (YCA) - Great Idea, Wrong Time!

Over 25-yrs in Global Materials & Soft Commodities

Charles Spencer

Investment Conclusion: We recommend closing our long-<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/13" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a>/short-<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/147" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1">Bhp Billiton (BHP AU)</a> following recent trading updates from both companies which helped to narrow the previous valuation gap we identified in our Aug-18 note: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/us-20bn-in-lost-market-cap-looks-hard-to-justify-recommend-long-rio-short-bhp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:23456">US$20bn in Lost Market Cap Looks Hard to Justify: Recommend Long Rio; Short BHP</a>

Investment Conclusion:  We recommend closing our long-Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)/short-Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) following recent trading updates from both companies which helped to narrow the previous valuation gap we identified in our Aug-18 note: US$20bn in Lost Market Cap Looks Hard to Justify: Recommend Long Rio; Short BHP

RIO & BHP:  Valuation Gap Gone; Closing Long-Rio/Short-BHP

INVESTMENT VIEW: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/147" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1">Bhp Billiton (BHP AU)</a> shares have fallen 4% since the end of August, underperforming <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/13" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a> shares which have gained nearly 1%.  As such, the US$20bn in relative equity market values (EMV) we highlighted in our earlier note has begun to shrink by nearly US$6bn so far. (<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/us-20bn-in-lost-market-cap-looks-hard-to-justify-recommend-long-rio-short-bhp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:23456">US$20bn in Lost Market Cap Looks Hard to Justify: Recommend Long Rio; Short BHP</a>)
All of this convergence can be explained from a narrowing in the multiple that BHP trades at versus RIO, rather than a significant change in earnings forecasts. 
We look for ~US$10-15bn more in relative gains from our Long RIO; Short BHP trade after doing further analysis on valuation multiple spreads.

INVESTMENT VIEW:  Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) shares have fallen 4% since the end of August, underperforming Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) shares which have gained nearly 1%.  As such, the US$20bn in relative equity market values (EMV) we highlighted in our earlier note has begun to shrink by nearly US$6bn so far. (US$20bn in Lost Market Cap Looks Hard to Justify: Recommend Long Rio; Short BHP)
All of this convergence can be explained from a narrowing in the multiple that BHP trades at versus RIO, rather than a significant change in earnings forecasts. 
We look for ~US$10-15bn more in relative gains from our Long RIO; Short BHP trade after doing further analysis on valuation multiple spreads.

US$6bn Regained in Relative EMV; More to Go as BHPs Valuation Premium Melts...

INVESTMENT VIEW:  We believe <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/13" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a> shares are oversold versus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/147" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1">Bhp Billiton (BHP AU)</a> and recommend a pair trade: long Rio; short BHP.  Our analysis of each company’s earnings sensitivities to recent commodity price changes reveals much less contention to their earnings outlook than their share price changes since mid-June implies.  We look for Rio’s shares to regain 16% on a relative basis versus BHP into the next earning cycle.

INVESTMENT VIEW:   We believe Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) shares are oversold versus Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) and recommend a pair trade: long Rio; short BHP.  Our analysis of each company’s earnings sensitivities to recent commodity price changes reveals much less contention to their earnings outlook than their share price changes since mid-June implies.  We look for Rio’s shares to regain 16% on a relative basis versus BHP into the next earning cycle. 

US$20bn in Lost Market Cap Looks Hard to Justify: Recommend Long Rio; Short BHP

United Kingdom

Anglo American PLC is a global mining company. The Company's mining portfolio includes bulk commodities including iron ore, manganese and metallurgical coal, base metals including copper and nickel and precious metals and minerals including platinum and diamonds.  Anglo American PLC has mining operations in Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.

Antofagasta plc owns and operates copper mines in Chile and conducts exploration activities in Chile and Peru.  The Group also operates a rail network servicing the mining region of northern Chile, as well as operates a concession for the distribution of water in this region.

Centamin plc is a mid-tier gold producer with gold production from the Sukari gold mine in southern Egypt. The company owns exploration and development assets in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia.

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC manufactures products for the infrastructure, galvanizing, building, and construction industries.  The Company produces traffic barriers, fencing, gantries, lighting columns, pipe supports, steel storage tanks, and variable message signs; plastic drainage pipe and pipe supports; powder coatings; and traffic counting data collection devices.

Hochschild Mining plc explores, mines, processes, and sells silver and gold.

Pan African Resources PLC engages in the exploration and mining of gold and platinum-group element (PGE) properties in South Africa. The company operates through five segments: Barberton Mines, Evander Mines, Phoenix Platinum, Corporate and Growth Projects, and Funding Company. Its PGE properties comprise platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium deposits. The company?s assets include Barberton Mines comprising three gold mines and the Barberton Tailings Retreatment Plant, as well as Evander Mines consisting of a gold mine and the Evander Tailings Treatment Plant in Mpumalanga; and Phoenix Platinum, a Chrome Tailing Retreatment Plant located in Rustenburg, South Africa. It also provides funding services. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Central Asia Metals plc, through its subsidiaries, processes and produces copper cathodes from secondary mining techniques. The company is also involved in the identification, acquisition, and development of base and precious metals deposits. It owns 75% interest in the Copper Bay tailings project located in Chile. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Griffin Mining Limited is a Bermudian mining company, based in London. The Group has a number of interests in mining exploration and development projects throughout the world, the principal of which is a zinc-gold project in China.

Ecora Resources PLC is a royalty company focused on supporting the supply of commodities. Mining operations located in Australia, Canada, and South America.

Metals Exploration plc engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in the western Pacific Rim region. The company?s principal asset is its 100% owned Runruno Gold-Molybdenum project, which is located north of the Philippines. It also explores for zinc, copper, and nickel deposits. Metals Exploration plc was founded in 2004 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Rio Tinto Limited is an international mining company.  The Company has interests in mining for aluminum, borax, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, lead, silver, tin, uranium, zinc, titanium dioxide feedstock, diamonds, talc and zircon. Dually-listed company with RIO LN.

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. explores for and produces iron ore. The Company conducts business worldwide.

BHP Group Ltd operates as an international resources company. The Company offers mineral exploration and production, including coal, iron ore, gold, titanium, ferroalloys, nickel, and copper concentrate, as well as petroleum exploration, production, and refining. BHP Group serves customers worldwide.

POSCO Holdings Inc. manufactures and distributes steel products. The Company produces crude steel, hot rolled steel, cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized steel, electrical steel, and other related products. POSCO Holdings markets its products worldwide.

JFE Holdings, Inc. is a holding company which was established through the merger of NKK Corp and Kawasaki Steel Corp.  The Company manages and conducts its subsidiaries' business, which is steel production and integrated engineering services.

Vedanta Limited mines, produces, and exports base metals. The Company mines and distributes metals such as zinc, iron ore, copper, silver, and aluminium, as well as operates power plants. Vedanta markets its products worldwide.

Newcrest Mining Limited is a gold mining, exploration and production company. The Company is geographically focused in Australia, the Pacific region and Asia. Newcrest Mining operates projects within six provinces in four countries, focusing on the Cadia East and Lihir MOPU expansion projects and the Wafi Golpu and Namosi greenfield projects.

Glencore Plc is a diversified natural resources company. The Company operates in three groups: Metals and Minerals, Energy Products, and Agricultural Products. Glencore Plc offers its products and services around the world.

Nippon Steel Corp is an integrated steel maker. The Company produces various types of steel products used for industrial machinery & equipment and exports them worldwide.  Nippon Steel provides plant construction and urban development and also develops new businesses such as chemicals, ceramics, electronic equipment and information & communication systems.

China Steel Corporation manufactures and markets a variety of steel products. The main products are hot rolled coils and sheets, cold rolled coils and sheets, wire rods, steel plates, and steel bars.

Rio Tinto plc is an international mining company. The Company has interests in mining for aluminum, borax, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, lead, silver, tin, uranium, zinc, titanium dioxide feedstock, diamonds, talc and zircon. Dually-listed company with RIO AU.

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Rio Tinto PLC (RIO LN)

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Vermilion Research

Yellow Cake (YCA) - Great Idea, Wrong Time!

Yellow Cake PLC (YCA LN) is a pure play on the uranium price Spot Price $28.90/lb U3O8 & L.T. Price remains $32/lb U3O8 Share price trading...

Boost Research

RIO & BHP: Valuation Gap Gone; Closing Long-Rio/Short-BHP

Investment Conclusion: We recommend closing our long-Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)/short-Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) following recent trading updates from both...

Charles Spencer

US$6bn Regained in Relative EMV; More to Go as BHPs Valuation Premium Melts...

INVESTMENT VIEW: Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) shares have fallen 4% since the end of August, underperforming Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) shares which have...

Charles Spencer

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U.S.Dollar Weakness A Tailwind For International Markets

Markets are showing signs of weakening at logical resistance as we anticipated in last week’s Int’l Compass - we recommend being selective in new...

Vermilion Research

Yellow Cake (YCA) - Great Idea, Wrong Time!

Yellow Cake PLC (YCA LN) is a pure play on the uranium price Spot Price $28.90/lb U3O8 & L.T. Price remains $32/lb U3O8 Share price trading...

Boost Research

RIO & BHP: Valuation Gap Gone; Closing Long-Rio/Short-BHP

Investment Conclusion: We recommend closing our long-Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)/short-Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) following recent trading updates from both...

Charles Spencer

US$6bn Regained in Relative EMV; More to Go as BHPs Valuation Premium Melts...

INVESTMENT VIEW: Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) shares have fallen 4% since the end of August, underperforming Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) shares which have...

Charles Spencer

US$20bn in Lost Market Cap Looks Hard to Justify: Recommend Long Rio; Short BHP

INVESTMENT VIEW: We believe Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) shares are oversold versus Bhp Billiton (BHP AU) and recommend a pair trade: long Rio; short...

Charles Spencer