September 2025:
- Current Price: J$78.02 per share
- GuruFocus “GF Value”: J$73.21 per share (suggests it’s trading slightly above intrinsic value, but within a reasonable band)
- Analyst Target/Fair Value: Consensus estimates and research reports cluster around J$80.00–J$85.00 per share, indicating moderate upside from current levels.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Recent reports show BIL with a P/E of approximately 24x, which is higher than the Jamaican sector average, reflecting growth expectations and premium for stability.
- Book Value per Share: Recent filings suggest book value is around J$25–J$27 per share, so BIL trades at about 2.9–3.1x book value.
- Earnings per Share (EPS): Full year 2024 EPS was J$3.24 (up from J$2.85 in FY 2023), showing steady growth.
- Dividend: Barita continues to pay regular dividends, supporting its value profile.
- Market Cap: Approximately J$93.6 billion, up 6.9% YoY.
- Growth Outlook: Analysts expect above-average profitability growth due to margin expansion and revenue growth, especially relative to peers.
Summary: BIL is trading close to consensus fair value, with upside potential if growth and profitability expand as forecast. The premium P/E and price/book multiples reflect its strong market position and investor confidence.
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Sources:
- GuruFocus: Barita Investments Ltd Valuation
- Investing.com: BIL stock forecast, price, and financials
- MarketScreener, SimplyWall.St, and Barita.com analyst reports
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