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Impressive Ampol (ALD) Earnings: 1H NPAT at A$233.7M, Interim Dividend A$0.60

By | Earnings Alerts
  • Ampol reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) on a replacement cost basis of A$233.7 million for the first half (1H) of 2024.
  • An interim dividend of A$0.60 per share was announced.
  • The statutory profit for the same period was A$235.2 million.
  • Market analysts show a consensus with 4 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings for Ampol.

A look at Ampol Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend5
Growth4
Resilience2
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Ampol‘s long-term outlook appears to be promising. The company excels in areas such as providing strong dividends (score of 5) and demonstrating solid growth potential (score of 4). This indicates that Ampol is committed to rewarding its shareholders and is poised for expansion in the future. However, the company’s value score is moderate at 3, suggesting that it may not be undervalued compared to its peers. In terms of resilience, Ampol scores a 2, indicating some vulnerability to economic downturns or industry challenges. Additionally, the momentum score of 3 implies that the company’s stock performance may be steady but not particularly strong.

Ampol Limited, a provider of petroleum products, operates a diverse business encompassing petrol stations, refining operations, fuel marketing, and lubricant services in Australia. The company caters to a wide range of industries including defence, mining, transportation, agriculture, aviation, and other commercial sectors. With a focus on delivering consistent dividends, solid growth prospects, and a strong market presence, Ampol is positioned as a reputable player in the petroleum industry. While facing some challenges in terms of overall value and resilience, the company’s strengths lie in its dividend policy and growth potential, indicating a stable outlook for long-term investors.


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Top 10 Highlights from the APAC PE, VC and Startup Ecosystem this Week – 18 Aug 2024

By | Private Markets, Smartkarma Newswire

Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:

  1. Startup fundraising in Southeast Asia dipped in July to $504 million, down 17% from June, lacking large-ticket deals.
  2. Greater China saw a surge in investor transactions, closing 184 deals worth almost $2.9 billion, a 17.2% increase compared to June.
  3. EQT is raising $12.5 billion for its new Asia-focused fund and acquiring PropertyGuru in a $1.1 billion take-private deal.
  4. Carlyle seeks an extension for its Asia fund, targeting $6 billion after raising $3 billion so far.
  5. Redbird Innovation Fund aims to back three general partners in its $64 million initiative.
  6. JIA Asset Management eyeing expansion after investing in Vynn Capital Mobility and Supply Chain Fund.
  7. Janus Henderson acquires private credit manager Victory Park Capital to expand its private credit lending footprint.
  8. Antler closes its second Southeast Asia fund at $72 million to support 10 local startups.
  9. XL Axiata and Smartfren Telecom progress in their $3.45 billion merger talks by appointing underwriters.
  10. Syfe raises $27 million from new and existing venture capital investors for its robo advisor platform.

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