RE: Contrarian take from Safestocks?26 Feb 2025 14:08
My view
Naturally, I’m disappointed by the update today. I had expected cars on the road to whizz past 3m, despite volatility in the auto market. I didn’t expect car makers to sacrifice safety in an effort to cut costs, thereby risking reputational damage by producing more dangerous cars for consumers. It is shocking that saving lives from driver fatigue and distraction is deemed a lower priority than making profits. Still, it highlights why regulation (in the form of GSR) and pressure from Euro NCAP are vitally important in forcing car manufacturers to improve car safety.
I don’t hold the management of Seeing Machines responsible for this atrocious attitude from car manufacturers, although it has clearly impacted revenues in the short term – and is likely to continue for two more quarters we’ve been advised.
Still, it shouldn’t be ignored that Seeing Machines continues to have more cars on the road with its technology than any of its rivals and I don’t expect this to change.
That is because I expect Seeing Machines to win a significant share of the RFQs that are currently underway. News of a significant contract win could ease investor concerns and encourage brokers eventually to upgrade estimates.
However, I’m far less forgiving of the time it has taken to ramp up production of Guardian Gen 3, which to be frank was late to launch and has so far sold only in small volumes. It’s no wonder many private investors have sold out. However, given CEO Paul McGlone’s statement in a video interview with Tylah Tully that there are 7 significant trials in progress – one of which I believe is Amazon – I hope that things are now on track for significant sales in the final quarter of this financial year.
Fortunately, the company currently has a $39.6m cash balance and time to set things right before the end of this financial year.
Personally, I’m prepared to hold as I expect the share price to rebound on contract news before the end of this financial year. However, do your own research.
The writer holds stock in Seeing Machines.
https://www.safestocks.co.uk/