RE: HBR Mkt Cap = 2022 EBITDA- What an Oppo10 Jun 2022 09:45
I know its been said before and with Brent @122 and likely to rise further this SP is daft to say the least:
As a low-cost, high volume producer Harbour is seeing substantial cash flow in 2022 but is always set to be among the companies hit most by the UK government’s new wind-fall tax.
“We calculate the new Energy Profit Levy increases Harbour's cash tax charge by US$2bn over the 3.5 year lifespan of the windfall tax,” analysts at Barclays said in a note.
“While that is a significant dent in 2023-24E free cash flow, the business continues to trade on a 2023E FCF yield >30% and the balance sheet can turn net cash during 2023.”
Harbour shares have fallen close to 25% in the past month as calls for the windfall tax grew louder and eventually became government policy.
Under the new regime oil and gas profits are taxed at 65%, up from 40%, though company’s were handed newly enhanced tax relief on new investments, with 91p of every £1 invested being available to claim.
Unlike before, when tax relief was claimed once returns on investments were realised with revenue the new scheme allows the relief to be claimed after the point of investment.