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March 07, 2019

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Today's Upgrades and Downgrades
GDF - GARDA DIV PROP FUND Downgrade to Hold from Add Morgans
MYR - MYER Upgrade to Hold from Sell Deutsche Bank
TPE - TPI ENTERPRISES Upgrade to Add from Hold Morgans
AZJ  AURIZON HOLDINGS LIMITED

Transportation & Logistics

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Overnight Price: $4.74

Macquarie rates AZJ as Neutral (3) -

The Queensland Competition Authority has accepted the company's undertaking and will now implement UT5. Macquarie assesses Aurizon is entering a positive upgrade cycle in FY20 but there is still uncertainty over the sustainability of earnings in FY21.

FY22, meanwhile, will be affected by UT6. Without structural changes, or movement in bonds, the broker expects flat earnings in the ensuing five years.

Macquarie maintains a Neutral rating and reduces the target to $4.35 from $4.45.

Target price is $4.35 Current Price is $4.74 Difference: minus $0.39 (current price is over target).
If AZJ meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately minus 8% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $4.45, suggesting downside of -6.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY19:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 22.00 cents and EPS of 22.10 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 4.64%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.45.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 21.9, implying annual growth of -18.6%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 22.7, implying a prospective dividend yield of 4.8%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 21.6.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 26.20 cents and EPS of 26.30 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.53%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.02.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 25.4, implying annual growth of 16.0%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 25.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 5.4%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 18.7.

Market Sentiment: 0.0

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GDF  GARDA DIVERSIFIED PROPERTY FUND

REITs

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Overnight Price: $1.37

Morgans rates GDF as Downgrade to Hold from Add (3) -

First half results were in line and distribution guidance is reiterated at $0.09 per security. Morgans notes some good leasing activity during the half.

The company offers exposure to east coast office/industrial property with weighted average rent reviews around 3.3% per annum. Morgans updates forecasts to account for new industrial developments and does not assume any divestments.

The broker moves to FY21 as a base year for capturing the income from developments. Given the strong appreciation in the security the broker downgrades to Hold from Add. Target is raised to $1.35 from $1.29.

Target price is $1.35 Current Price is $1.37 Difference: minus $0.02 (current price is over target).
If GDF meets the Morgans target it will return approximately minus 1% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY19:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 9.00 cents and EPS of 8.60 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 6.57%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.93.

Forecast for FY20:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 9.10 cents and EPS of 9.30 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 6.64%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.73.

Market Sentiment: 0.0

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HVN  HARVEY NORMAN HOLDINGS LIMITED

Consumer Electronics

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Overnight Price: $3.84

Ord Minnett rates HVN as Hold (3) -

A trek through Harvey Norman's stores in Singapore and Malaysia has left the broker more confident in the company's growth plans, leading to an increase in forecast earnings. Target rises to $3.75 from $3.50.

Hold retained on the balance of the challenges being faced by the key Australian franchises.

This stock is not covered in-house by Ord Minnett. Instead, the broker whitelabels research by JP Morgan.

Target price is $3.75 Current Price is $3.84 Difference: minus $0.09 (current price is over target).
If HVN meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately minus 2% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $3.70, suggesting downside of -3.6% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

Forecast for FY19:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY19 EPS of 34.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.29.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 32.1, implying annual growth of -4.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 25.7, implying a prospective dividend yield of 6.7%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.0.

Forecast for FY20:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY20 EPS of 33.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.64.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 30.6, implying annual growth of -4.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 24.1, implying a prospective dividend yield of 6.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.0

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MHJ  MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Luxury

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Overnight Price: $0.79

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Citi rates MHJ as Neutral (3) -

We missed this update during reporting season, but that's hereby corrected: the interim report has triggered minor increases to Citi's forecasts, which pushes up the price target to 64c from 63c.

Now that prior growth avenues through Emma and Roe and the US market have been abandoned, Citi analysts fret about what exactly can be expected from mature core markets in Australia, New Zealand and Canada in terms of sustainable growth?

Neutral rating retained, while potential upside is seen through management's turnaround efforts.

Target price is $0.64 Current Price is $0.79 Difference: minus $0.15 (current price is over target).
If MHJ meets the Citi target it will return approximately minus 19% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $0.76, suggesting downside of -4.2% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in March.

Forecast for FY19:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 6.4, implying annual growth of 437.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 5.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 6.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.3.

Forecast for FY20:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 7.8, implying annual growth of 21.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 5.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 6.6%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 10.1.

Market Sentiment: 0.8

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MYO  MYOB GROUP LIMITED

Accountancy

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Overnight Price: $3.39

Morgan Stanley rates MYO as Underweight (5) -

MYOB has disclosed a request from substantial shareholder, Manikay, that the board reconsider the bid from private equity. This is on the basis of the improved equity and financial markets since the reduced bid of $3.40.

Manikay's stated valuation is over $4 per share. Morgan Stanley notes the 10% stake the new shareholder holds is not sufficient to block a vote, so it would be dependent on eliciting support from others.

This does not change the broker's view that this business is structurally challenged and risks are to the downside.

Underweight rating retained. Price target is $2.80. Industry View is Attractive.

Target price is $2.80 Current Price is $3.39 Difference: minus $0.59 (current price is over target).
If MYO meets the Morgan Stanley target it will return approximately minus 17% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $3.23, suggesting downside of -4.7% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY19 EPS of 17.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.94.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 15.3, implying annual growth of 41.5%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 10.0, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.9%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 22.2.

Forecast for FY20:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY20 EPS of 17.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 19.94.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 16.5, implying annual growth of 7.8%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 12.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 3.6%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 20.5.

Market Sentiment: -0.3

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MYR  MYER HOLDINGS LIMITED

Household & Personal Products

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Overnight Price: $0.47

Citi rates MYR as Sell (5) -

First half results were better than expected because of the improved gross margin, amid reduced discounting intensity and lower operating costs. Citi believes this is not a path to sustainable sales growth.

The broker notes operating leverage is high, resulting in large earnings upgrades from relatively small changes in the gross margin and cost outlook.

The broker upgrades FY19 estimates for earnings (EBIT) by 16%. Target is raised to $0.44 from $0.36 but Citi maintains a Sell rating, continuing to find medium-term earnings and covenant pressure.

Target price is $0.44 Current Price is $0.47 Difference: minus $0.03 (current price is over target).
If MYR meets the Citi target it will return approximately minus 6% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $0.45, suggesting downside of -3.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY19:

Citi forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 3.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 12.70.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.7.

Forecast for FY20:

Citi forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 2.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 17.41.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.6, implying annual growth of -2.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.1.

Market Sentiment: -0.5

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Credit Suisse rates MYR as Underperform (5) -

First half results were in line and Credit Suisse notes profit and cash flow stabilised. Still, sales growth is being driven entirely by the online channel and total sales revenue declined.

Management has also acknowledged the probability that store-based sales will continue to decline over the longer term. The business will attempt to maintain profitability by reducing space and improving the supply chain and operations.

Hence, the broker finds it hard to tell whether the market is more enthusiastic about the company because of an in-line result or the confidence expressed by management in driving its productivity agenda.

Credit Suisse maintains an Underperform rating and raises the target to $0.44 from $0.31.

Target price is $0.44 Current Price is $0.47 Difference: minus $0.03 (current price is over target).
If MYR meets the Credit Suisse target it will return approximately minus 6% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $0.45, suggesting downside of -3.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY19:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 4.05 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.60.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.7.

Forecast for FY20:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 4.02 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.69.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.6, implying annual growth of -2.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.1.

Market Sentiment: -0.5

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Deutsche Bank rates MYR as Upgrade to Hold from Sell (3) -

Deutsche Bank found some positive signs in the Myer first half result. Operating costs declined and sales trends improved.

The broker still believes the business is challenged and remains unconvinced that sales and gross margin can move in the right direction at the same time.

Still, the risk/reward is more balanced and the rating is upgraded to Hold from Sell. Target is raised to $0.50 from $0.36.

Target price is $0.50 Current Price is $0.47 Difference: $0.03
If MYR meets the Deutsche Bank target it will return approximately 6% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $0.45, suggesting downside of -3.5% (ex-dividends)

Forecast for FY19:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.7.

Forecast for FY20:

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.6, implying annual growth of -2.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.1.

Market Sentiment: -0.5

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Macquarie rates MYR as Neutral (3) -

First half underlying net profit was ahead of Macquarie's expectations. The gross profit margin improved and the broker was pleased with the cost reduction efforts.

Given a highly competitive and challenging category, the broker still envisages risks to sales. Sales growth remains negative, with first half like-for-like declines of -2.3%.

Macquarie maintains a Neutral rating and raises the target to $0.45 from $0.39.

Target price is $0.45 Current Price is $0.47 Difference: minus $0.02 (current price is over target).
If MYR meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately minus 4% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $0.45, suggesting downside of -3.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY19:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 3.50 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 13.43.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.7.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 4.20 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.19.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.6, implying annual growth of -2.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.1.

Market Sentiment: -0.5

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Ord Minnett rates MYR as Lighten (4) -

Myer's result beat the broker, driven by a better sales performance and higher gross margins. However the broker notes the retailer was cycling a weak prior period.

The broker remains uncertain over further improvement in sales and the transition to new brands and more exclusive brands, as well as costs and store network optimisation. Given the risks, current valuation does not offer support. Lighten retained. Target price rises to 42c from 40c.

This stock is not covered in-house by Ord Minnett. Instead, the broker whitelabels research by JP Morgan.

Target price is $0.42 Current Price is $0.47 Difference: minus $0.05 (current price is over target).
If MYR meets the Ord Minnett target it will return approximately minus 11% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $0.45, suggesting downside of -3.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY19:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 4.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.75.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.7.

Forecast for FY20:

Ord Minnett forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 4.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.75.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.6, implying annual growth of -2.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.1.

Market Sentiment: -0.5

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UBS rates MYR as Neutral (3) -

First half earnings were in line with UBS estimates. The broker found the reduced discounting and increase in gross margins positive, while the negatives included a softer outlook on sales and near-term cost growth, amid increased investment.

UBS cuts FY19-21 estimates for earnings per share by -6-14%. The broker maintains a Neutral rating and raises the target to $0.47 from $0.38.

Target price is $0.47 Current Price is $0.47 Difference: $0
If MYR meets the UBS target it will return approximately 0% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $0.45, suggesting downside of -3.5% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in July.

Forecast for FY19:

UBS forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 3.20 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.69.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.7, implying annual growth of N/A.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 12.7.

Forecast for FY20:

UBS forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 3.20 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 14.69.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 3.6, implying annual growth of -2.7%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is N/A, implying a prospective dividend yield of N/A.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 13.1.

Market Sentiment: -0.5

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OZL  OZ MINERALS LIMITED

Copper

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Overnight Price: $10.31

Citi rates OZL as Buy (1) -

The scoping study has proposed an increase to Carrapateena copper production to 105-125,000tpa after 2026 by expanding the sub-level cave operation to a larger block cave.

The expansion, although modestly accretive, would make Carrapateena a more strategically significant mine, Citi believes. A final decision will be made in 2021.

There is also potential to grow production by bringing in ore from regional deposits. Citi maintains a Buy rating and $12.50 target.

Target price is $12.50 Current Price is $10.31 Difference: $2.19
If OZL meets the Citi target it will return approximately 21% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $11.21, suggesting upside of 8.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

Citi forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 12.10 cents and EPS of 56.40 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.17%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 18.28.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 59.8, implying annual growth of -16.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 20.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.2.

Forecast for FY20:

Citi forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 24.50 cents and EPS of 117.70 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.38%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 8.76.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 71.2, implying annual growth of 19.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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Credit Suisse rates OZL as Underperform (5) -

Credit Suisse notes the company has deferred lower-grade opportunities for a future review, with the Carrapateena expansion scoping study signalling a preferred option in converting the lower-risk, albeit higher cost, sub-level cave to a block cave.

Headline expenditure is above expectations and Credit Suisse believes it is too early to pay fully for the opportunity, although the announcement is a step towards development of the province.

The broker maintains an Underperform rating and raises the target to $9.50 from $9.00.

Target price is $9.50 Current Price is $10.31 Difference: minus $0.81 (current price is over target).
If OZL meets the Credit Suisse target it will return approximately minus 8% (excluding dividends, fees and charges - negative figures indicate an expected loss).

Current consensus price target is $11.21, suggesting upside of 8.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 23.00 cents and EPS of 60.79 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.23%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 16.96.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 59.8, implying annual growth of -16.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 20.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.2.

Forecast for FY20:

Credit Suisse forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 23.00 cents and EPS of 49.63 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.23%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 20.77.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 71.2, implying annual growth of 19.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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Macquarie rates OZL as Outperform (1) -

Macquarie is encouraged by the economics of the Carrapateena expansion study. The increased production, due mid next decade, will more than offset the decline in output that is forecast from Prominent Hill.

Project completion and first production is on schedule for the fourth quarter of 2019. Updated expansion or development studies on all of the remaining core projects are expected during 2019.

Macquarie maintains an Outperform rating and $12 target.

Target price is $12.00 Current Price is $10.31 Difference: $1.69
If OZL meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 16% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $11.21, suggesting upside of 8.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 20.00 cents and EPS of 68.40 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.94%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 15.07.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 59.8, implying annual growth of -16.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 20.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.2.

Forecast for FY20:

Macquarie forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 20.00 cents and EPS of 106.90 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 1.94%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 9.64.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 71.2, implying annual growth of 19.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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Morgan Stanley rates OZL as Equal-weight (3) -

Morgan Stanley believes the capital expenditure of $1-1.3bn on the Carrapateena expansion is considerable when viewed in light of the production uplift and reduction in operating costs.

The broker acknowledges the expansion is at an early stage and there are options in the region yet to be assessed. Potentially, the expansion could enable future add-on block caves and incorporate regional deposits.

Equal-Weight rating and $11 target. Industry view is Attractive.

Target price is $11.00 Current Price is $10.31 Difference: $0.69
If OZL meets the Morgan Stanley target it will return approximately 7% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $11.21, suggesting upside of 8.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY19 EPS of 78.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 13.22.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 59.8, implying annual growth of -16.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 20.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.2.

Forecast for FY20:

Morgan Stanley forecasts a full year FY20 EPS of 47.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.94.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 71.2, implying annual growth of 19.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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UBS rates OZL as Buy (1) -

UBS assesses, from the scoping study, that the transition to a block cave from a sub-level cave in order to mine the lower half of the Carrapateena ore body is accretive. The broker believes the plan and sequencing makes sense.

UBS suspects investors will be reluctant to include value upfront and will look, instead, for milestones such as first production in the fourth quarter of 2019. Buy rating and $12 target maintained.

Target price is $12.00 Current Price is $10.31 Difference: $1.69
If OZL meets the UBS target it will return approximately 16% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

Current consensus price target is $11.21, suggesting upside of 8.8% (ex-dividends)

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

UBS forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 24.00 cents and EPS of 50.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.33%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 20.62.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 59.8, implying annual growth of -16.9%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 20.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.0%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 17.2.

Forecast for FY20:

UBS forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 24.00 cents and EPS of 47.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 2.33%.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 21.94.

How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?

Current consensus EPS estimate is 71.2, implying annual growth of 19.1%.

Current consensus DPS estimate is 23.9, implying a prospective dividend yield of 2.3%.

Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 14.5.

Market Sentiment: 0.3

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TPE  TPI ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech/Lifesciences

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Overnight Price: $1.05

Morgans rates TPE as Upgrade to Add from Hold (1) -

2018 results were below expectations and guidance. Profit was affected by several negative items including lower capacity utilisation, softer manufacturing throughput and inadequate staffing, Morgans observes.

Nevertheless, the company appears to be making progress and was profitable in the fourth quarter and the broker also expects volume gains to continue and further operating efficiencies to drive profitable growth.

While 2019-21 forecasts are lowered the broker's estimates for earnings remain in the black.

Rating is upgraded to Add from Hold and Morgans considers the current trading levels attractive for more speculative investors. Target is reduced to $1.31 from $1.71.

Target price is $1.31 Current Price is $1.05 Difference: $0.26
If TPE meets the Morgans target it will return approximately 25% (excluding dividends, fees and charges).

The company's fiscal year ends in December.

Forecast for FY19:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY19 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 3.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 35.00.

Forecast for FY20:

Morgans forecasts a full year FY20 dividend of 0.00 cents and EPS of 9.00 cents.
At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 11.67.

Market Sentiment: 1.0

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Today's Price Target Changes
Company Broker New Target Prev Target Change
AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS Macquarie 4.35 4.45 -2.25%
GDF GARDA DIV PROP FUND Morgans 1.35 1.29 4.65%
HVN HARVEY NORMAN HOLDINGS Ord Minnett 3.75 3.50 7.14%
MHJ MICHAEL HILL Citi 0.64 0.63 1.59%
MYR MYER Citi 0.44 0.36 22.22%
Credit Suisse 0.44 0.31 41.94%
Deutsche Bank 0.50 0.36 38.89%
Ord Minnett 0.42 0.40 5.00%
UBS 0.47 0.38 23.68%
OZL OZ MINERALS Credit Suisse 9.50 9.00 5.56%
TPE TPI ENTERPRISES Morgans 1.31 1.77 -25.99%
Summaries
AZJ AURIZON HOLDINGS Neutral - Macquarie Overnight Price $4.74
GDF GARDA DIV PROP FUND Downgrade to Hold from Add - Morgans Overnight Price $1.37
HVN HARVEY NORMAN HOLDINGS Hold - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $3.84
MHJ MICHAEL HILL Neutral - Citi Overnight Price $0.79
MYO MYOB Underweight - Morgan Stanley Overnight Price $3.39
MYR MYER Sell - Citi Overnight Price $0.47
Underperform - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $0.47
Upgrade to Hold from Sell - Deutsche Bank Overnight Price $0.47
Neutral - Macquarie Overnight Price $0.47
Lighten - Ord Minnett Overnight Price $0.47
Neutral - UBS Overnight Price $0.47
OZL OZ MINERALS Buy - Citi Overnight Price $10.31
Underperform - Credit Suisse Overnight Price $10.31
Outperform - Macquarie Overnight Price $10.31
Equal-weight - Morgan Stanley Overnight Price $10.31
Buy - UBS Overnight Price $10.31
TPE TPI ENTERPRISES Upgrade to Add from Hold - Morgans Overnight Price $1.05
RATING SUMMARY
Rating No. Of Recommendations
1. Buy

4

3. Hold

8

4. Reduce

1

5. Sell

4

Thursday 07 March 2019

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