It looks like a peak is forming in artificial intelligence. The most prominent share here is Nvidia (NDAQ:NVDA). With a spectacular rally, the value has surged by more than 100 per cent in just six months. However, the share price is now stuttering, and there have been no new highs for days.
The charts for TUI and Lufthansa also show an upward reversal. The latest wage negotiations have tightened the cost structure considerably. Also, a significant amount of revenue has been lost because of the numerous strikes. And now the Middle East crisis is flaring up, making the entire region a risk for holidaymakers. However, the rise in oil prices is giving oil companies a new lease of life. Here is a list of interesting investments.
Nel ASA – The planned turnaround is a long time coming
The Norwegian pioneer in electrolysers has shrunk to a market capitalization of €730 million in recent weeks. This puts Nel ASA (PINL:NLLSF) at a price-to-sales ratio of 4.4 for 2024. After numerous cancellations of major orders, the operating breakeven point is now expected to be reached in 2027. Although revenue for the first quarter of 2024 increased from NOK 409 million to NOK 532 million, a loss of NOK 74 million remained. Management announced that it will continue to invest in expanding organizational and production capacity while working on larger, more complex projects. This strategy, although it could promote growth in the long term, is a burden on the company’s profitability in the short term.
After a share price fall of over 80% in the past 3 years, the chartist can currently recognize some turnaround attempts. From a technical chart perspective, however, the situation now looks much better than at the beginning of the year. Nel ASA has already recovered 10% from its low, but yesterday’s loss is again weighing on the picture. Those who buy cautiously now should only do so with a long-term horizon in mind. Over a three-year period, however, triple-digit returns beckon.
Saturn Oil & Gas – Higher oil prices provide cash flow
In addition to the political efforts to shape the energy transition through alternative energies, the undersupply in Germany as an industrial location has shown just how important traditional coal, oil, and gas facilities still are today. Without any need, energy prices in Central Europe have risen dramatically because of the misguided subsidy policy. Unfortunately, the sun does not always shine, and the wind can fail to blow. Regardless of the economic outlook one may project, the long-term geopolitical landscape will likely keep energy prices elevated for a while longer.
Canadian oil producer Saturn Oil & Gas (TSX:SOIL) has increased its production capacity in Saskatchewan and Alberta to over 26,500 barrels of oil equivalent by the end of 2023. It expects EBITDA of C$355 million over the course of the year at estimated WTI oil prices of US$80. With more than 800 developed drilling locations, the company is able to generate nearly C$100 million in operating earnings (EBITDA) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization per quarter. If the expected cash flows are added at a discount rate of 10%, the safest resource indication yields a net cash value of C$6.11 per share, and even C$14.70 if the estimated reserves are included. It is no wonder that analysts rate the share with average price targets of C$5.15 and a “Buy” rating. The aim is to reduce the existing debt of around C$413 million by 2026. With spot prices above U$83 and ongoing geopolitical conflicts, cash flow is likely to be higher than expected. This will generate ongoing surpluses of unimagined proportions and simultaneously release funds that can be used to further develop the properties.
With around 161.5 million shares, the current market capitalization is just under C$450 million. Therefore, Saturn Oil is only valued at around 1.5 times free cash flow for 2024. Information on the first quarter of 2024 will be available at the beginning of May. As earnings outside the hedge book will be higher than expected, the share price will likely continue to rise further. It is important to overcome the chart resistance at around C$2.85; then, follow-up purchases should follow quickly.
Lufthansa and TUI – Travel is becoming more complicated again
While there was hope for a good tourism year at the beginning of the year, things are turning out differently than expected, with numerous strikes and flight cancellations. With the travel backlog from the Coronavirus years now cleared, TUI (OTCPK:TUIFF) and Lufthansa (OTCQX:DLAKF) have also been able to repay government aid. However, the average price increase of 40% has, in turn, led consumers to rethink, and today, not all prices quoted are paid so easily. Household budgets are under considerable pressure due to the general increase in the cost of living, especially from government fees and taxes. An improvement in the short term is hardly to be expected with declining economic growth.**
German households are paying several hundred per cent more than the rest of the world in energy prices, which is self-inflicted. Tighter household budgets are having a particularly negative impact on the consumption of luxury goods and are significantly reducing travel budgets. After the disappointing earnings in the first quarter, analysts are now hoping for a recovery by mid-year. On the Refinitiv Eikon platform, only 6 of 22 analysts still recommend the Lufthansa share as a “Buy,” but the price expectation is still quite high at €8.65. From a technical perspective, a trend reversal in the share is not expected for the time being. Yesterday’s support break at €6.50 is significant and likely to trigger further stop-loss selling. Things look a little better for TUI. The stock is currently trading at a 2025 P/E ratio of 5.6, with slight revenue increases of 5% still being consensus. There are also 7 “Buy” recommendations out of 11 estimates with a 12-month price target of €9.90 – a 50% premium to the traded price. Nevertheless, the price should not fall below the support level of €6. The sector is currently only for the most resilient investors.
(Source: REFINITIV)
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