As we enter March 2013, stocks turn southwards and suddenly we are looking at an attractive entry level for the first time in 2013 that I can remember of. Quickly watching at my watchlist, these are the few stocks that have caught my attention: Attractive (***) 1.) Yangzijiang 0.935 2.) STXOSV 1.260 3.) Noble 1.14…
Work hard or Work smart?
Let’s be honest. We see millionaires and billionaires in the top fortune 500 companies everyday and the first thing that came to mind is that they become rich by working smart rather than working hard. Is there a difference between working hard and working smart? Do they yield the same result at the end of…
Review of Noble FY2012 Results
Noble Group reported its full year results today, with net profit for the year up 9% YoY, from US$ 431 Million (FY2011) to US$471 Million. However, if you look closer, its Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) has actually decreased from previous year, down 11% YoY. The reason why net profit is up is due…
“Feb 13″ – SG & US Transactions & Portfolio Update”
Counters No. of Lots Average Price (SGD) Total Value (SGD) based on average price Market Price (SGD) Total Value (SGD) based on market price Total Dividends collected (SGD) since purchase FraserCenter Point Trust 15 1.69 25,350.00 2.13 31,950.00 1,185.00 SPH 4 4.09 16,360.00 4.14 16,560.00 0.00 SIA Engineering 3 4.12 12,360.00 4.86 14,580.00 210.00 Neratel…
Review of Boustead results Q3 FY2013
For Q3 FY2013, the Group achieved revenue of $141.5 million and net profit of $26.2 million, an impressive YoY increase of 49% and 373% respectively. Out of the $26.2 million from the net profit, $5.8 million comes from the one-time gain on the disposal of available for sale investment and $3.4 million from tax refund….
~Happy Lunar Snake New Year 2013~
Between the God of Wealth, Success, Well-being and Harmony, which one will you choose? Watch the youtube clip below to find out for yourself. A very simple and short but inspiration clip for everyone. Wishing everyone a happy lunar new year 🙂
A 2nd Published Article on Yahoo – “6 Simple Steps to Wealth”
First of all, I would like to thank MoneyMatters for the editing and publishing of my article. My article on “6 Simple Steps to Wealth” was published on yahoo this week (Click Link Here). Not surprisingly, everytime I read an article on yahoo that are related to some Singapore news, the people who commented on it would…
Review of Neratel results FY2012
Nera Telecommunication reported Q4 results which saw them going lower 5.3% on its revenue QoQ but an impressive 14.5% increase YoY due to higher turnover from the Telecom and Infocomm business segments. Operating expenses increase slightly YoY due to the higher payroll and admin charges. This resulted in a 25.3% Gross profit margin increase YoY from $44.6m…
Review of SIA Engineering Q3 Results
SIA Engineering reported Q3 results PATMI of SGD 204.2m, with revenues 8% weaker YoY on lower fleet managemen and project revenue. Nevertheless, the company has managed to save on cost control, contributing to an overall operating margin of 10% YoY. At current price, the stock is trading at a high PE ratios of 20.5, which…
My Portfolio PE Ratio
Counters Current P/E P/E High Avg (5 years) P/E Low Avg (5 years) Beta FraserCenter Point Trust 8.61 17.63 5.35 0.95 SPH 17.73 17.26 13.23 0.47 SIA Engineering 20.56 17.23 7.77 0.72 Neratel 9.48 12.27 6.94 0.54 First Reit 10.48 10.31 3.79 0.74 Ascott Reit 9.46 9.35 5.29 1.47 PLife Reit 12.58 17.93 9.84 0.61…