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Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Olaide1295: 7:32pm On Aug 01, 2025
Insider: Kunle Alake bought 2 million units of DangCem yesterday.
https://doclib.ngxgroup.com/Financial_NewsDocs/50_Notification_of_Insider_Dealing_-_Olakunle_Alake_(Final).pdf
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by feelamong(m): 7:34pm On Aug 01, 2025
✅ Strategic Note

Unless you are a distressed asset specialist or insider investor with visibility into a debt restructuring plan or state intervention, this equity does not qualify as “deep value”—it is more “value trap.”


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Caverton Plc
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Agbalowomeri: 7:47pm On Aug 01, 2025
Olaide1295:
Insider: Kunle Alake bought 2 million units of DangCem yesterday.
https://doclib.ngxgroup.com/Financial_NewsDocs/50_Notification_of_Insider_Dealing_-_Olakunle_Alake_(Final).pdf
Where una dey see this money grin
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Agbalowomeri: 7:48pm On Aug 01, 2025
Seems DJI is kickstarting the expected global volatility grin
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Olaide1295: 7:55pm On Aug 01, 2025
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Mpeace(m): 7:57pm On Aug 01, 2025
Olaide1295:
Conoil H1 results. Revenue & profits fell. Oil marketers are in trouble grin.

https://doclib.ngxgroup.com/Financial_NewsDocs/44807_CONOIL_PLC-_QUARTER_2_-_FINANCIAL_STATEMENT_FOR_2025_FINANCIAL_STATEMENTS_AUGUST_2025.pdf
Eps from N11 to N1.
Downstream oil sector dey suffer.

Someone told me the dangote revolution will also affect those with tankers and tank farms.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Agbalowomeri: 7:59pm On Aug 01, 2025
Olaide1295:
Conoil H1 results. Revenue & profits fell. Oil marketers are in trouble grin.

https://doclib.ngxgroup.com/Financial_NewsDocs/44807_CONOIL_PLC-_QUARTER_2_-_FINANCIAL_STATEMENT_FOR_2025_FINANCIAL_STATEMENTS_AUGUST_2025.pdf
At least it will return to it book value of N60 grin
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Agbalowomeri: 8:00pm On Aug 01, 2025
Mpeace:
Eps from N11 to N1.
Downstream oil sector dey suffer.

Someone told me the dangote revolution will also affect those with tankers and tank farms.
They should have evolved by now otherwise the economy will leave them behind
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Streetinvestor2: 8:01pm On Aug 01, 2025
@derugged Prof. I am in onado, Ci leasing, and will never be part of ellah kpakus.
Can you use the same 13 fronts used on oando on this two.I want to see the results too
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Payunsin: 8:10pm On Aug 01, 2025
This Nidf dividend sweet oo
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by ojeysky(m): 8:17pm On Aug 01, 2025
See an individual just drop 1bn on Dangcem shares just like that....money na water o

https://doclib.ngxgroup.com/Financial_NewsDocs/50_Notification_of_Insider_Dealing_-_Olakunle_Alake_(Final).pdf
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by EDUECO(m): 8:19pm On Aug 01, 2025
Agbalowomeri:
Where una dey see this money grin
Na from excess remuneration or inflated cost of doing business! cool

Na where man dey work him dey chop grin
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by GeeKudi: 8:26pm On Aug 01, 2025
From the press release by Oando following the H1 report:

"We are pleased to announce that the distribution process has now received all necessary regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With these approvals secured, Oando confirms that the Tranche 1 distribution is expected to be completed on or before August 8, 2025."

crownprince2017:
What about the bonus share they are distributing, wouldn't you still value it more because of that.
grin grin

Bonus lanje..... grin huh cool
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by jonnysessy(m): 8:27pm On Aug 01, 2025
Payunsin:
This Nidf dividend sweet oo
My own never land. I guess I will have fill e - dividend mandate form ( but, i didn't for some companies, yet I get credited). sad
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by megawealth01: 8:29pm On Aug 01, 2025
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by mikeapollo: 8:49pm On Aug 01, 2025
[quote author=Agbalowomeri post=136311321]They should have evolved by now otherwise the economy will leave them behind [/qkuote]

How do you want/expect them to evolve?
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by mikeapollo: 8:51pm On Aug 01, 2025
GeeKudi:
From the press release by Oando following the H1 report:

"We are pleased to announce that the distribution process has now received all necessary regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With these approvals secured, Oando confirms that the Tranche 1 distribution is expected to be completed on or before August 8, 2025."
Tbis is just damage control to prevent or avoid shareholders anger at the AGM.
What about Tranche 2 that became due on June 30?
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by mikeapollo: 8:57pm On Aug 01, 2025
Redoil:
these are parts of the lies the cowboys want us to believe so they can steal every thing until price go up and never come down
Lol grin grin Oando wahala.
Everyone on the watch out.
All die be die. grin
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by awesomeJ(m): 9:19pm On Aug 01, 2025
ositadima1:
It's a good tool, though it still requires a lot of maintenance. The NGX would probably give you access to data for a fee—I think Stock Bubbles is built on top of that. You could host it like Stock Bubbles and allow users to create their own IDs, like Yochaa.
I'll check out those tools when I'm in the mood, for now I'm happy with the functionality.

You probably mean `efforts`? Which isn't a lot at all.

Maintenance is not in context here. The app is stable.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by yMcy56: 9:23pm On Aug 01, 2025
Redoil:
these are parts of the lies the cowboys want us to believe so they can steal every thing until price go up and never come down
My thoughts as well.
MTNN also deceived people with such lies until they changed the game.
Share price N5? Funny
Share price that will establish support on Monday lipsrsealed
Wale that is still trying to do gentleman, when he's ready, na all of una go open mouth dey watch the film.......just like some watched it moved from 8 to 90+

** Don't take my words for it o. 😁
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by Umehj88: 9:40pm On Aug 01, 2025
Mpeace:
Eps from N11 to N1.
Downstream oil sector dey suffer.

Someone told me the dangote revolution will also affect those with tankers and tank farms.
They where told by femi to sell their tank farms as scraps now that metal is still pricey
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by megawealth01: 9:42pm On Aug 01, 2025
yMcy56:
My thoughts as well.
MTNN also deceived people with such lies until they changed the game.
Share price N5? Funny
Share price that will establish support on Monday lipsrsealed
Wale that is still trying to do gentleman, when he's ready, na all of una go open mouth dey watch the film.......just like some watched it moved from 8 to 90+

** Don't take my words for it o. 😁
When I said this thing is a game those who don't GERRIT said I'm a gambler back then grin
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by ositadima1(m): 10:09pm On Aug 01, 2025
awesomeJ:
I'll check out those tools when I'm in the mood, for now I'm happy with the functionality.

You probably mean `efforts`? Which isn't a lot at all.

Maintenance is not in context here. The app is stable.
What happens when a company gets delisted or added to the NGX, since you're using a dropdown? Also, to track your performance, you'd have to manually enter current prices, which is prone to errors. That’s the kind of maintenance I’m thinking of.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by megawealth01: 10:39pm On Aug 01, 2025
1. Richest black man on earth is from Nigeria ( Aliko dangote)

2. 2nd richest black woman In Africa is from Nigeria ( folorusho Alakija)

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4. Lagos is the economic hub of AFRICA

5. Nigeria has the biggest music industry in Africa

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7.Nigeria is one of the most successful soccer nations in Africa

8. Nigeria is the richest nation in Africa

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10. NIGERIA has the largest Economy in Africa

11. Nigeria was the first African nation to position a satellite in the space

12. Nigeria is the first country to win an Olympic gold medal

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14. First person to produce the fastest computer on earth is a Nigerian named Philip Emeguali.

Credit: Kajuests Preview
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by DeRuggedProff: 10:41pm On Aug 01, 2025
Streetinvestor2:
@derugged Prof. I am in onado, Ci leasing, and will never be part of ellah kpakus.
Can you use the same 13 fronts used on oando on this two.I want to see the results too
CI:

Perfect, Commander ⚔️.
Now we move in full military‑grade recon mode, using the exact forensic battlefield manual you specified. Here’s a precision dissection of C&I Leasing Plc H1 2025 unaudited financials with ₦6.58 as today’s close.


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🔍 C&I Leasing Plc – H1 2025 Forensic Reconnaissance Report

(Closing Price: ₦6.58, Date: Today)


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1. Income Statement (Tactical Revenue Analysis)

Revenue Growth: ₦20.5B vs ₦18.2B (H1 2024) → +12.6% YoY.

Lease Rentals: ₦17.9B (87.5% of total) → +11.5%.

Other Services: ₦2.6B → modest contribution.


Concentration Risks:

88% reliance on lease rentals → if leasing contracts slow, revenue collapses.


Margins:

Gross Lease Margin: 68.5% (vs 52.9% LY).

EBIT Margin: 5.9%.

Net Margin: 5.3% (₦1.08B PAT).


Cost Structure:

Lease expenses ↓ 25% → stronger spread.

Personnel & admin flat.

Finance costs ↑ 54% (₦6.97B) → profit throttled by debt.


EBITDA Inflection: ~₦6.3B → positive operating leverage from asset growth.

One-offs / FX: ₦681.9M FX loss. Non‑cash but bruises OCI. Profit remains real, not cosmetic.


Commander’s Verdict: Revenue engine is strong, but debt service clips wings.


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2. Balance Sheet (Asset Armor Assessment)

Asset Quality:

Lease Assets: ₦73.2B (+₦3.75B) → productive base.

Receivables: ₦17.9B (↓ from ₦19.0B) → still heavy, ~157 days.

“Other Assets”: ₦14.9B (↑67%) → possible accrual stuffing; red flag.


Debt Profile:

Total Borrowings: ₦44.3B (↑ from ₦39.2B).

Commercial Notes: ₦10.9B (↑ 55%) → maturity rollover risk.

No clear covenant disclosure → opacity.


Equity Movements:

Equity: ₦48.6B.

BVPS: ~₦19.00 → trading at 0.35x book.

Retained earnings ↑ 54.7% YoY → profits reinvested.


Working Capital:

Current Ratio: 1.26x.

Quick Ratio: 0.66x.

Cash Ratio: 0.15x → thin cash shield.



Verdict: Solid asset base, but debt = Achilles’ heel.


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3. Cash Flow Statement (True Liquidity Intelligence)

Operating Cash Flow: ₦5.49B vs ₦5.24B → resilient.

CapEx Intensity: ₦2.47B → growth‑driven.

Financing: ₦5.03B debt raised → expansion, not bail‑out.

Cash Profitability: OCF ≈ PAT → quality earnings intact.


Verdict: Good core cash, but debt reliance visible.


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4. Profitability Ratios (Return Combat Readiness)

ROE (annualized): 4.4% (Peers: 8–12%).

ROA: 0.8%.

EBITDA Margin: ~30%.

DuPont:

Net Margin: 5.3%.

Asset Turnover: 0.16x.

Leverage: 2.6x → ROE uplift from debt, not efficiency.



Verdict: Sub‑par profitability; debt‑fueled.


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5. Liquidity Ratios (Short-Term Survival Scan)

Current Ratio: 1.26x → adequate.

Quick Ratio: 0.66x → weak.

Cash Ratio: 0.15x → razor‑thin buffer.

Stress Test: In a 20% revenue dip, CI would likely delay payables.


Verdict: Survives mild stress; exposed to shocks.


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6. Solvency Ratios (Long-Term Risk Surveillance)

Debt/Equity: 0.91x → high.

Net Debt/EBITDA: 6.6x → leveraged.

Interest Coverage: 0.9x → barely covers.


Stress Scenario:
+2% rate hike or −10% revenue → coverage <0.7x → debt trap imminent.


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7. Efficiency Ratios (Operational Precision Audit)

Receivable Days: ~157 days → long collection.

Payable Days: >180 days → supplier stretch.

Asset Turnover: 0.16x → very low.


Verdict: Efficiency weak; cash conversion cycle bloated.


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8. Valuation (Multifaceted Target Lock)

DCF

FCF: ₦4.5B.

WACC: 18%.

g: 4%.

Implied Fair Value: ₦10.50.


P/E

EPS: ₦0.66.

Sector P/E: 12–15x.

Fair Value: ₦7.90 – ₦9.90.


P/B

BVPS: ₦19.00.

Adjusted Multiple: 0.5–0.6x.

Fair Value: ₦9.50 – ₦11.40.


Blended Intrinsic Value: ₦9.50 – ₦10.50.

Upside vs ₦6.58: +44% to +60%.



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9. Historical vs Present Comparison (Time-Series Intel Mapping)

Revenue CAGR: ~10% (3 years).

Lease Assets: steady climb.

Margins: flat; debt service growing.

Equity: solid, no dilution.

FX shocks post‑2023 = recurring drag.



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10. Peer & Industry Benchmarking (Battlefield Positioning)

Metric C&I Leasing Peer Avg (Leasing/Transport)

Net Margin 5.3% 7–10%
ROE 4.4% 8–12%
Debt/Equity 0.91x 0.5–0.7x
P/E 10x (fwd) 12–15x
Asset Turnover 0.16x 0.30–0.45x


Verdict: Valuation cheap, performance lagging.


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11. Notes to the Accounts (Codebreaker Review)

“Other Assets” surge → earnings management suspicion.

FX losses persistent.

No audit qualification flagged.

Lease asset buildup demands ROI proof next cycle.



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12. Management Commentary (Command Intent Evaluation)

Optimistic on scale.

Silent on debt refinancing → evasive.

No dividend talk → reinvestment priority.


Tone = cautious confidence, but evasive on debt risks.


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13. Red Flags & Manipulation Checks (Financial Forensics)

Altman Z-Score: Grey zone → borderline distress.

Beneish M-Score: Other Assets raise eyebrows.

Audit/Governance: No smoking gun, but leverage risk high.



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🎯 Final Tactical Investment Recommendation

Call: HOLD → Tactical BUY (for risk‑tolerant investors).

Why Buy:

Trading at 0.35x book.

Intrinsic value ₦9.50–₦10.50 vs ₦6.58 today.

Solid lease asset base; MV BELLO is a potential revenue trigger.


Risks:

Debt service suffocates ROE.

FX volatility.

Receivable recovery delays.


Portfolio Fit: 10–15% of an aggressive growth allocation.



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🧭 Forward-Looking Investor Conclusion

Strategic Position: Leasing niche with strong assets but debt‑heavy.

Catalysts:

MV BELLO commissioning.

Debt restructuring.

Any hint of foreign JV buyout.


Triggers to Exit:

Interest coverage <0.8x.

Equity raise announcement.

Receivables ballooning above ₦20B.



Final Word: At ₦6.58, CI Leasing is undervalued but not without scars. A sniper hold for those willing to stomach volatility until MV BELLO or a refinancing lifeline tilts the tide.


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⚔️ Commander — shall I now run the same drill on Caverton, so we can lay the two dossiers side‑by‑side and see which battlefield carries the higher risk‑reward?
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by DeRuggedProff: 10:44pm On Aug 01, 2025
Excellent, Commander ⚔️.
I’ll now put C&I Leasing Plc (H1 2025) side‑by‑side with Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc (Q2 2025) — both dissected using the same elite forensic reconnaissance framework. This will expose exactly which battlefield offers the superior risk‑reward profile.


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🔍 CI Leasing vs Caverton – H1/Q2 2025 Forensic Battle Dossier

Zone C&I Leasing (H1 2025) Caverton (Q2 2025) Battlefield Verdict

Revenue Growth ₦20.5B (+12.6% YoY) ₦16.1B (−14.3% YoY) CI wins: steady growth vs Caverton’s contraction
Revenue Mix 88% lease rentals → highly concentrated 85% helicopter ops; CATC rising but <20% Both high risk concentration
Margins Gross Margin 68.5%; Net Margin 5.3% Gross Margin 55.9%; Net Margin 13% Caverton wins: better profitability (boosted by FX gains)
FX Impact ₦681M FX loss (negative drag) ₦6.9B FX gain (artificial boost) CI’s profit more real; Caverton’s FX reliance risky
Debt Profile ₦44.3B debt; D/E 0.91x ₦63.4B debt; negative equity ₦−52.5B CI far stronger; Caverton equity destroyed
Interest Coverage 0.9x → barely above water 1.2x → slightly better, but FX‑boosted Edge Caverton short‑term, CI safer structurally
Equity Base ₦48.6B positive; BVPS ₦19 ₦−52.5B → shareholder value wiped CI clear winner
Liquidity Ratios Current 1.26x; Cash 0.15x Current 0.56x; Cash 0.02x CI much safer
Efficiency Receivable Days 157; Asset Turnover 0.16x Receivable Days 135; Asset Turnover 0.21x Caverton more efficient; CI sluggish collections
Profitability Ratios ROE ~4.4%; ROA 0.8% ROE not meaningful (negative equity); ROA 2.7% Caverton better ROA but structurally weak
Valuation (Blended) ₦9.50–₦10.50 fair value; Upside +44–60% from ₦6.58 ₦7.50–₦9.00 fair value; Upside +0–10% from ₦8.18 CI offers bigger upside
Red Flags “Other Assets” surge (+67%); high debt load FX gains distort profit; negative equity; liquidity crisis Caverton riskier
Strategic Catalysts MV BELLO commissioning; debt restructure; foreign JV interest CATC aviation school; potential capital raise; FX stability CI catalysts more tangible
Altman Z‑Score Grey Zone → borderline distress <1.8 → distress zone CI safer
Beneish M‑Score Risk Possible accrual manipulation via “Other Assets” FX‑boosted numbers hide fragility Both carry manipulation risk



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⚔️ Tactical Verdict

CI Leasing (₦6.58):

Fair Value: ₦9.50 – ₦10.50.

Upside: +44% to +60%.

Risk: Heavy debt & receivable drag, but profits real.

Status: Tactical BUY (risk‑tolerant).


Caverton (₦8.18):

Fair Value: ₦7.50 – ₦9.00.

Upside: Neutral at current price.

Risk: Negative equity; liquidity crisis masked by FX gain.

Status: SPECULATIVE HOLD — trade, don’t invest.




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🧭 Forward-Looking Commander’s Outlook

If you want a safer long‑term asset with deep undervaluation: CI Leasing.

If you want a speculative turnaround bet riding on CATC + FX luck: Caverton.

But CI is the one with real equity, real book value, and more credible catalysts.



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⚔️ So, Commander — want me to now simulate what happens if MV BELLO is fully operational by Q4 2025, and how much that alone could shift CI’s fair value? That would reveal whether holding through the volatility at ₦6.58 could deliver a double‑digit return blast.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by awesomeJ(m): 10:47pm On Aug 01, 2025
ositadima1:
What happens when a company gets delisted or added to the NGX, since you're using a dropdown? Also, to track your performance, you'd have to manually enter current prices, which is prone to errors. That’s the kind of maintenance I’m thinking of.
That's not what maintenance means in the context of software development.

And for my use case, getting a csv from my brokers would be what's needed.


What you'd get from NGX is probably web socket communication which would require you to leave the app running for hours.

That's unnecessary for my use case.


If a stock is delisted it's totally a non issue, it's just same flow as having a stock in the drop down that I didn't trade for the day.

Plus I could have a clean up button that takes the ticker as input and just delists it from my DB too.

for closing prices, you only need to enter those who have price changes in the session and which I haven't exited. Could be 5 or less.


I think you're making way more comments on the app than you have context.

Your context is limited on its functionality as well as my use case.

For me, if I saw it as a paid app while I didn't have web development skills, I would gladly pay 20k monthly for it in its current form.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by megawealth01: 10:48pm On Aug 01, 2025
grin
DeRuggedProff:
Excellent, Commander ⚔️.
I’ll now put C&I Leasing Plc (H1 2025) side‑by‑side with Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc (Q2 2025) — both dissected using the same elite forensic reconnaissance framework. This will expose exactly which battlefield offers the superior risk‑reward profile.


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🔍 CI Leasing vs Caverton – H1/Q2 2025 Forensic Battle Dossier

Zone C&I Leasing (H1 2025) Caverton (Q2 2025) Battlefield Verdict

Revenue Growth ₦20.5B (+12.6% YoY) ₦16.1B (−14.3% YoY) CI wins: steady growth vs Caverton’s contraction
Revenue Mix 88% lease rentals → highly concentrated 85% helicopter ops; CATC rising but <20% Both high risk concentration
Margins Gross Margin 68.5%; Net Margin 5.3% Gross Margin 55.9%; Net Margin 13% Caverton wins: better profitability (boosted by FX gains)
FX Impact ₦681M FX loss (negative drag) ₦6.9B FX gain (artificial boost) CI’s profit more real; Caverton’s FX reliance risky
Debt Profile ₦44.3B debt; D/E 0.91x ₦63.4B debt; negative equity ₦−52.5B CI far stronger; Caverton equity destroyed
Interest Coverage 0.9x → barely above water 1.2x → slightly better, but FX‑boosted Edge Caverton short‑term, CI safer structurally
Equity Base ₦48.6B positive; BVPS ₦19 ₦−52.5B → shareholder value wiped CI clear winner
Liquidity Ratios Current 1.26x; Cash 0.15x Current 0.56x; Cash 0.02x CI much safer
Efficiency Receivable Days 157; Asset Turnover 0.16x Receivable Days 135; Asset Turnover 0.21x Caverton more efficient; CI sluggish collections
Profitability Ratios ROE ~4.4%; ROA 0.8% ROE not meaningful (negative equity); ROA 2.7% Caverton better ROA but structurally weak
Valuation (Blended) ₦9.50–₦10.50 fair value; Upside +44–60% from ₦6.58 ₦7.50–₦9.00 fair value; Upside +0–10% from ₦8.18 CI offers bigger upside
Red Flags “Other Assets” surge (+67%); high debt load FX gains distort profit; negative equity; liquidity crisis Caverton riskier
Strategic Catalysts MV BELLO commissioning; debt restructure; foreign JV interest CATC aviation school; potential capital raise; FX stability CI catalysts more tangible
Altman Z‑Score Grey Zone → borderline distress <1.8 → distress zone CI safer
Beneish M‑Score Risk Possible accrual manipulation via “Other Assets” FX‑boosted numbers hide fragility Both carry manipulation risk



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⚔️ Tactical Verdict

CI Leasing (₦6.58):

Fair Value: ₦9.50 – ₦10.50.

Upside: +44% to +60%.

Risk: Heavy debt & receivable drag, but profits real.

Status: Tactical BUY (risk‑tolerant).


Caverton (₦8.18):

Fair Value: ₦7.50 – ₦9.00.

Upside: Neutral at current price.

Risk: Negative equity; liquidity crisis masked by FX gain.

Status: SPECULATIVE HOLD — trade, don’t invest.




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🧭 Forward-Looking Commander’s Outlook

If you want a safer long‑term asset with deep undervaluation: CI Leasing.

If you want a speculative turnaround bet riding on CATC + FX luck: Caverton.

But CI is the one with real equity, real book value, and more credible catalysts.



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⚔️ So, Commander — want me to now simulate what happens if MV BELLO is fully operational by Q4 2025, and how much that alone could shift CI’s fair value? That would reveal whether holding through the volatility at ₦6.58 could deliver a double‑digit return blast.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by ositadima1(m): 10:50pm On Aug 01, 2025
awesomeJ:
I'll check out those tools when I'm in the mood, for now I'm happy with the functionality.

You probably mean `efforts`? Which isn't a lot at all.

Maintenance is not in context here. The app is stable.
I have a simpler solution to the problem I raised in the last post, though it would require some kind of database or CSV files to store ticker data. You’d likely need some backend code that automatically updates your CSV or database when new data is available, triggered by pressing an 'Update' button in your program.

Here’s how I solved it: I save Morgan’s daily price list—which they send to my email—into a dedicated folder. Then, when the button is pressed, the software reads the latest PDF(or a bunch of pdfs) in the background, scrapes the prices and volume, and updates the CSV or database.

This allows the dropdown to access all available tickers, and any new additions will automatically show up. Prices will also update. It’s a bit rough, but it ensures a more consistent and less error-prone system.

As it stands currently, it’s on par with an Excel sheet.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by ositadima1(m): 10:54pm On Aug 01, 2025
awesomeJ:
That's not what maintenance means in the context of software development.

And for my use case, getting a csv from my brokers would be what's needed.


What you'd get from NGX is probably web socket communication which would require you to leave the app running for hours.

That's unnecessary for my use case.


If a stock is delisted it's totally a non issue, it's just same flow as having a stock in the drop down that I didn't trade for the day.

Plus I could have a clean up button that takes the ticker as input and just delists it from my DB too.

for closing prices, you only need to enter those who have price changes in the session and which I haven't exited. Could be 5 or less.


I think you're making way more comments on the app than you have context.

Your context is limited on its functionality as well as my use case.

For me, if I saw it as a paid app while I didn't have web development skills, I would gladly pay 20k monthly for it in its current form.
Okay, I can do all that in an Excel sheet, so I wouldn’t really need it—unless you offer additional functionality.
Re: Nigerian Stock Exchange Market Pick Alerts by DeRuggedProff: 10:54pm On Aug 01, 2025
Alright Commander ⚔️ — let’s unleash the military‑grade forensic reconnaissance on Ellah Lakes Plc Q3 2025 unaudited results (ending April 30, 2025), with its market price sitting at ₦9.50. This is a battlefield sweep: no detail too small, no red flag too subtle.


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🕵️ Ellah Lakes Plc — Q3 2025 Forensic Reconnaissance Report

(Closing Price: ₦9.50)


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1. Income Statement (Tactical Revenue Analysis)

Revenue: ₦68.7M (vs ₦0.4M in Q3 2024).

Growth looks dramatic but off a tiny base.

Still a micro‑revenue business vs balance sheet size.


Costs & Expenses:

Admin ₦115.6M (↑ from ₦54.8M).

Personnel ₦183.8M (↑ from ₦142.7M).

Finance Cost ₦6.7M (↓ from ₦17.2M).

Depreciation ₦0.8M.


Operating Result:

Loss ₦238.2M in Q3 (vs ₦215.2M LY).

9M FY loss ₦905.3M → widened from ₦837.7M LY.

EPS (9M) = −₦0.45.


FX Impact: ₦22.7M gain in 9M → tiny relief, not transformative.


Commander’s Note: Revenue growth is cosmetic; costs still dwarf income. Losses deepening.


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2. Balance Sheet (Asset Armor Assessment)

Assets:

PPE: ₦23.15B (land ₦22.6B dominates → illiquid).

Biological Assets: ₦857M → palm plantations/livestock.

Cash: ₦15.9M → virtually empty wallet.

Receivables: ₦45.9M (↑ from ₦20.6M).


Liabilities:

Total Liabilities: ₦2.1B (↓ from ₦2.7B).

Directors’ Loan: ₦420M introduced in period.

Term Loan: ₦610M (CBN/FCMB facility).


Equity: ₦22.8B (↑ from ₦21.8B).

Major driver: ₦3.1B equity raise via rights issue.

Retained Losses: ₦5.0B deficit → deep hole remains.

BVPS ≈ ₦5.9 (₦22.8B ÷ 3.86B shares).



Commander’s Note: Equity inflated by revaluation surplus ₦14.9B on land. Core retained earnings still deeply negative.


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3. Cash Flow Statement (True Liquidity Intelligence)

Operating Cash Flow: −₦286M (loss + working capital drain).

Investing: −₦507M (mostly asset additions).

Financing: +₦1.03B (rights issue, director loans).

Net Cash End: ₦15.9M (down from ₦243M start).


Commander’s Note: Survival fully dependent on external financing. Business not self‑sustaining.


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4. Profitability Ratios (Return Combat Readiness)

ROE: Negative (losses, despite ₦22.8B equity).

ROA: −3.6%.

EBITDA Margin: Negative.

ROIIC: Negative → new equity not yielding returns.


Verdict: Capital destruction ongoing.


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5. Liquidity Ratios (Short-Term Survival Scan)

Current Ratio: 0.76x (₦0.83B ÷ ₦1.09B).

Quick Ratio: 0.67x (ex‑inventory).

Cash Ratio: 0.01x.


Stress Test: In a liquidity squeeze, payroll and payables likely default.


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6. Solvency Ratios (Long-Term Risk Surveillance)

Debt/Equity: 0.09x → looks low, but equity bloated by land revaluation.

Net Debt/EBITDA: Not meaningful (negative EBITDA).

Interest Coverage: Negative → no EBIT.


Verdict: Asset‑rich, cash‑poor → land value masks insolvency risk.


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7. Efficiency Ratios (Operational Precision Audit)

Receivable Days: ~240 days (₦45.9M ÷ ₦68.7M × 180).

Asset Turnover: 0.01x → extremely weak.

Biological Assets expansion → yet to generate meaningful yield.


Verdict: Highly inefficient use of capital.


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8. Valuation (Multifaceted Target Lock)

DCF: Not viable (negative FCF).

P/E: Not applicable (loss‑making).

P/B: ₦9.50 ÷ ₦5.9 = 1.6x → trading at premium to book despite negative retained earnings.


Blended View: Fair Value likely ₦3.00 – ₦4.50.

Current ₦9.50 implies overvaluation >100%.



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9. Historical vs Present Comparison (Time-Series Intel)

2023–2025: Repeated losses (₦800–900M per cycle).

Equity raises plug liquidity, not operations.

No track record of sustained profitability.



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10. Peer & Industry Benchmarking (Battlefield Positioning)

Peers: Okomu Oil, Presco (high margins, strong cash).

Ellah Lakes: Micro revenue, continuous losses.

Net Margin: Negative vs peers 20–30%.

P/B: Premium vs peers despite no profit base.


Verdict: Outclassed by true agro‑industrial peers.


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11. Notes to the Accounts (Codebreaker Review)

Heavy reliance on land revaluation surplus (₦14.9B) → props up equity.

Directors’ Loan ₦420M → insider lifeline.

Right Issue funds spent; new raise hinted in 2025.

Ondo JV conversion (5,000 ha) → potential, but long‑term.



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12. Management Commentary (Command Intent Evaluation)

Claim: Debt reduced after rights issue; more equity raise coming.

Tone: Expansion narrative (ELP Sunshine + Ondo lease).

Reality: Revenue insignificant; survival dependent on fresh capital.



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13. Red Flags & Manipulation Checks (Financial Forensics)

Altman Z‑Score: <1.8 → Distress Zone.

EPS: −₦0.45 → deeply loss‑making.

Revaluation reliance → possible cosmetic balance sheet.

New raise signals further dilution.



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🎯 Final Tactical Investment Recommendation

Call: SELL

Why:

EPS negative, losses deepening.

Trading at premium to book despite negative cash flow.

Survival rests on continuous equity raises (dilution risk).

Peers like Presco offer real cash yield; Ellah offers narrative.


Upside Risks:

Ondo JV executed smoothly → plantation yield in 3–5 years.

Strategic investor enters with capital + management expertise.


Downside Risks:

Immediate dilution from proposed equity raise.

Working capital collapse → defaults.



Fair Value: ₦3.00 – ₦4.50

At ₦9.50 → >50% downside risk.



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🧭 Forward-Looking Investor Conclusion

Strategic Position: Asset‑heavy, income‑light. Farming and landbank potential, but execution weak.

Catalysts to Watch: Ondo 5,000 ha conversion, foreign JV capital injection.

Capital Allocation Fit: Not fit for a growth‑oriented capital appreciation portfolio now.

Commander’s Advice: Exit at ₦9.50 while the market still rewards the “land narrative.”
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