Ratings Lafarge Africa Plc

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NGWAPCO00002

End-of-day quote Nigerian S.E. Other stock markets 06:00:00 2024-05-30 pm EDT			5-day change	1st Jan Change
33.8 ^NGN	-.--%		-3.43%	+7.30%

Apr. 29	Lafarge Africa Plc Reports Earnings Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024	CI
Feb. 29	Lafarge Africa Plc Reports Earnings Results for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2023	CI

Summary

From a short-term investment perspective, the company presents a deteriorated fundamental situation

Strengths

Before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, the company's margins are particularly high.
Its low valuation, with P/E ratio at 9.42 and 7.2 for the ongoing fiscal year and 2025 respectively, makes the stock pretty attractive with regard to earnings multiples.
This company will be of major interest to investors in search of a high dividend stock.
Growth remains a strong point in this company. In their sales forecast, analysts sound optimistic with regard to sales prospects.
Analysts have a positive opinion on this stock. Average consensus recommends overweighting or purchasing the stock.

Weaknesses

Over the past twelve months, analysts' opinions have been revised negatively.
The price targets of various analysts who make up the consensus differ significantly. This reflects different assessments and/or a difficulty in valuing the company.

Ratings chart - Surperformance

Sector: Construction Materials

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