Mid-Cap

Two stocks that slipped on ASX - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd and BT Investment Management Ltd

November 21, 2016 | Team Kalkine
Two stocks that slipped on ASX - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd and BT Investment Management Ltd

Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd



SIP Details
· Negative sentiments posing pressure: Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: SIP) stock fell over 6.04% on November 21, 2016 due to decline in market sentiments and impact from few analysts’ downgrade. On the other hand, SIP reported an Underlying EBIT rise of 17.0% in the first half of 2017. The group has a low net debt of $55.3 million. SIP is even enhancing Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) by 8 to 10 days by Jan 2017.

· Recommendation:  The shares of SIP fell over 8% in the last four weeks (as of November 18, 2016) due to concerns regarding government funding cuts. The stock is also trading at a relatively higher P/E. We give an “Expensive” recommendation at the current price of - $ 1.24 

First half of 2017 performance (Source: Company Reports) 

BT Investment Management Ltd



BTT Details
· Solid performance but volatility prevails: BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX: BTT) stock corrected over 6.2% on November 21, 2016 with continued volatility in financial sector, after rising over 20.48% in the last four weeks (as at November 18, 2016). The group reported a total revenue and other income rise of about 13% yoy to $500.06 million and a Net profit after income tax increase of 12% yoy to $142.02 million during the period. Cash NPAT reached $156 million from $132.46 million in 2015 which is an increase of 18% on the prior year. BTT declared a final dividend of 24.0 cents per share.

· Recommendation: BTT has been on uptrend since the last three months and generated over 23.8% returns. The rally has placed the stock at higher levels which is now trading at a high P/E. We give an “Expensive” recommendation at the current price of - $ 10.87


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