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Phenom Capital's avatar

In the Q3 CC, they said capital return isn’t a priority for them in 2025. I expect earnings to continue ticking up here but I don’t see any clear catalysts outside that.

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Meant for this to be a reply to @Nick the Greek

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abmitchell's avatar

Just found your Substack and really enjoying the write-ups. Definitely assisting in that initial searching phase!

Would be interested in your take on Nam Cheong (SGX: 1MZ) some interesting potential there that Ive had brought to my attention.

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Leahi Capital's avatar

Can't offer much on Nam Cheong. Balance sheet is horrible - negative net worth. But revenue and earnings are coming back. Trades <1x P/E? Perhaps something worth investigating, though not sure I will get around to it anytime soon. Good luck with it!

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Nick the Greek's avatar

Howdy. Wondering whether anything has changed as far as your read on PRA Group since this was written. All the news I have seen (such as earnings) has been positive, but stock is drifting back down.

Assuming continued good performance, curious what type of events (stock buyback? q4 earnings?) might trigger a meaningful revaluation of this one.

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Nick the Greek's avatar

Thoughts on most recent earnings report?

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Leahi Capital's avatar

I own the stock and am therefore biased...can't help but feel this the -30% is an overreaction. So yeah, management is guiding down for full year. The basic of my thesis - that improved supply would lead to an earnings turnaround still seems directionally valid, though perhaps the degree/timing of the earnings turnaround is under question. Cash collections +13% YoY but of course the accounting for revenue is not cash-based but includes lots of management assumptions about the future. Even if we assume earnings are flat this year, the stock is on 7x P/E, 0.6x tangible book. How are you seeing it?

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