RE: Cheap25 Aug 2022 12:07
Costain Shares Look Good Value After 1H Results
0822 GMT - Costain's shares look simply too cheap given the value on offer and the amount of cash on the balance sheet, Liberum says. The smart-infrastructure group's 1H results were largely in line with expectations, but cash generation--which is key to infrastructure companies--has been excellent, Liberum analysts say in a note. The order book fell to GBP2.7 billion at the end of 1H from GBP3.4 billion at the end of 2021, but management is confident of a stronger 2H, Liberum says. "We expect 2022 revenue to increase 10% year-on-year, helped by HS2 and the Regional Investment Programme [Highways England contract], and inflation," the brokerage says. Liberum retains its buy rating and 80.0 pence price target on the stock. Shares are up 7.3% at 42.4 pence. (joseph.hoppe@wsj.com)