Blink Charging Co
Blink Charging Co (NASDAQ: BLNK) is the owner, provider and operator of electric vehicles charging equipment and devices.
Investment Highlights – Blink Charging Co – Watch at USD 39.87
Key Risks
Recent Developments
On 23 June 2021, Miko de Haan has been appointed as the Managing Director of Blink Holdings B.V. to accelerate the progress of the European operations.
Q1 FY21 Financial Highlights (for three months ended 31 March 2021, as of 13 May 2021)
(Source: Company result)
Share Price Chart
(Analysis done by Kalkine Group)
Conclusion
The Company had consolidated its footprints in European Electric Vehicles through the acquisition of Blue Corner N.V Moreover, Blue Corner chargers are located across Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and France. The European EV market is growing faster than the United States. The Company would continue to seek lucrative market opportunities and expected to perform well for the remainder of 2021. However, the consensus estimates indicate that the Company would achieve bottom-line profitability only by 2024. The stock made a 52-week low and high of USD 2.40 and USD 64.50, respectively.
Based on the weak profitability and various points mentioned above, we have given a "Watch" stance on Blink Charging Co at the closing market price of USD 39.87 (as of 23 June 2021), while we will update when we identify fresh growth catalysts for the Company.
EverQuote Inc
EverQuote Inc (NASDAQ: EVER) is an online insurance marketplace for insurance shopping in the United States.
Investment Highlights – EverQuote Inc – Speculative Buy at USD 34.23
Key Risks
Q1 FY21 Financial Highlights (for three months ended 31 March 2021, as of 03 May 2021)
(Source: Company result)
Share Price Chart
(Analysis done by Kalkine Group)
Valuation Methodology: Price/Cash Flow Approach (Illustrative)
Conclusion
The Company had anticipated FY21 revenue ranging from USD 434 million to USD 442 million, an increase from the previous guidance. Moreover, EVER had also raised FY21 guidance for the Variable Marketing Margin and kept it between USD 136 million and USD 140 million during FY21. EVER would focus on making strategic investments to attract more and deepen consumer-provider engagement and further expand the non-auto verticals. The stock made a 52-week low and high of USD 28.56 and USD 63.44, respectively.
The next important support level on the technical chart is at USD 28.59.
Based on the robust revenue growth and valuation method shown above, we have given a "Speculative Buy" stance on EverQuote Inc at the closing market price of USD 34.23 (as of 23 June 2021), with a lower double-digit upside potential based on a 54.09x Price/NTM Cash flow per share (approx.) on FY21E cash flow per share (approx.).
BEST Inc
BEST Inc (NYSE: BEST) is a China-based supply chain company that provides a new retail platform to offer solutions related to supply chain management, freight, and cross-border supply.
Investment Rationale for Valuation – SELL at USD 1.81
Risk Assessments
Financial Highlights for the quarter ended 31 March 2021 (as of 8 June 2021)
(Source: Company Website)
Share Price Chart
(Analysis done by Kalkine Group)
Valuation Methodology: Price/Cash Flow Approach (NTM) (Illustrative)
Conclusion
BEST has shown a top-line growth and lower net loss in Q1 FY2021. However, the shape and speed of the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic remain uncertain, and the management could not provide detailed guidance for FY2021. Hence, it would be prudent to liquidate the position at a profit. Overall, we do not have significant catalysts to support an uptick in the stock price and recommend exiting the position currently. The stock made a 52 week High and Low of USD 1.11 and USD 4.86, respectively.
Considering the lack of detailed guidance, a loss-making business, poorer profitability, liquidity and leverage position of the Company than the industry, and unfavourable valuation as done using the above method, we have given a “SELL” recommendation on BEST Inc at the closing market price of USD 1.81 (as of 23 June 2021), while we will revisit our stance based on the analysis of future corporate announcements released by the Company.
*The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.
*All forecasted figures and Peer information have been taken from REFINITIV.
*Depending upon the risk tolerance, investors may consider unwinding their positions in a respective stock once the estimated target price is reached or if the price closes below the support level (indicative stop-loss price).