Ratings Lafarge Africa Plc

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NGWAPCO00002

End-of-day quote Nigerian S.E. Other stock markets 23:00:00 29/04/2024 BST			5-day change	1st Jan Change
32.85 ^NGN	-8.75%		-1.94%	+4.29%

04-29	Lafarge Africa Plc Reports Earnings Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024	CI
02-29	Lafarge Africa Plc Reports Earnings Results for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2023	CI

Summary

On the basis of various fundamental qualitative criteria, the company appears to be particularly poorly ranked from a medium and long-term investment perspective.

Strengths

The company's EBITDA/Sales ratio is relatively high and results in high margins before depreciation, amortization and taxes.
The group's high margin levels account for strong profits.
Its low valuation, with P/E ratio at 8.57 and 7.34 for the ongoing fiscal year and 2025 respectively, makes the stock pretty attractive with regard to earnings multiples.
The company is one of the best yield companies with high dividend expectations.

Weaknesses

The average price target of analysts who are interested in the stock has been significantly revised downwards over the last four months.
The average consensus view of analysts covering the stock has deteriorated over the past four months.
Over the past twelve months, analysts' consensus has been significantly revised downwards.
The price targets of analysts who cover the stock differ significantly. This implies difficulties in evaluating the company and its business.

Ratings chart - Surperformance

Sector: Construction Materials

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