Babcock業績翻身 強勢駛入防務高峰

RBC資本市場看好Babcock International 重申跑贏大市評級,目標價1200便士

RBC資本市場最新發佈報告,首次覆蓋英國防務服務公司Babcock International(倫敦證券交易所代號:BAB),給予「跑贏大市」(Outperform)評級,並將目標股價定為1200便士。報告指出,Babcock執行力明顯提升,長期合約帶來高收入可見度,以及強健的資產負債表,為未來資本運用提供有力支持。

截至格林威治標準時間上午8:35,Babcock股價於倫敦市場上升3.5%。

分析師Ben Pfannes-Varrow表示,經過4年半的重整,Babcock已成為「質素大幅提升的企業」,但其目前約5倍的預期市盈率(PE,未來12個月計)仍較歐洲防務板塊存在折讓,未能反映其真實價值。

他補充,Babcock與英國國防部(MOD)的緊密合作、軍事運營資產工程專長及基建持有,確保收入高度可見。公司約62%的銷售收入與MOD掛鉤,自2015年以來與英國防務預算的相關性達95%。

管理層的改革是轉型關鍵。現任行政總裁David Lockwood及財務總監David Mellors領導下,集團成功降低合約風險,提升盈利質素,並將槓桿率由2021財政年度的2.4倍降至預計2025財政年度的0.3倍。

防務業務現佔收入結構的74%,遠高於2019年的46%。Pfannes-Varrow強調,公司秉持「超預期並上調」的策略,2025財政年度已有3次盈利上調,並最近調高中期(3至5年)指引。

他預期公司盈利能力將超越市場共識,中期息稅前利潤率(EBIT margin)目標至少達9%,較2025年提升150個基點。他預計2026至2028財政年度的調整後每股盈利(EPS)將較市場普遍預測高約3%,並指出「潛在訂單機會可能推動2028財政年度調整後EPS上升8%至30%,另有採購改革帶來的進一步增長空間」。

此外,Babcock的資本運用策略亦日趨多元化。今年公司已宣布首次回購股份,規模達2億英鎊。隨著槓桿率逐步趨近零,RBC估算至2028財政年度公司可動用資金超過9億英鎊,相當於市值的19%。這為未來股份回購、併購或有機投資提供充足彈藥。

儘管今年以來股價已翻倍上升,RBC仍認為估值具吸引力,因Babcock相對歐洲防務同行仍有約5倍市盈率的折讓空間。

編者評論:

Babcock International的轉型故事展現了管理層對企業結構和財務健康的深刻掌控,尤其是在防務行業這種高度依賴政府預算的領域。從46%收入比重提升至74%,凸顯公司成功聚焦核心防務業務,強化了收入的穩定性和可預見性。這種策略不僅降低了業務風險,也提升了市場對其長期競爭力的信心。

然而,Babcock的5倍PE折讓,從投資角度看,反映了市場對其未來成長和盈利持續性的疑慮。這或許與防務行業受制於政府政策、預算波動及地緣政治風險有關。但RBC的分析指出,隨著營運效率提升和資本結構優化,公司具備強大的資本彈性,為進一步擴張或回饋股東創造條件。

值得留意的是,資本回收力度加強,尤其是大規模股份回購,反映管理層對公司價值的自信。這同時也可能吸引價值投資者和機構資金,助力股價進一步上揚。

總結來說,Babcock的案例是防務產業中一個典型的轉型成功範例,證明即使在傳統且受限的行業,通過策略調整和財務紀律,仍能創造出令人期待的投資機會。對香港投資者而言,隨著全球防務需求因地緣政治緊張而增長,類似Babcock這樣具備穩健基礎和長期合約保障的防務企業,值得密切關注。

以上文章由特價GPT API KEY所翻譯及撰寫。

🎨 Nano Banana Pro 圖像生成器|打幾句說話就出圖

想畫人像、產品圖、插畫?SSFuture 圖像生成器支援 Flux Gemini Nano Banana Pro 改圖 / 合成, 打廣東話都得,仲可以沿用上一張圖繼續微調。

🆓 Flux 模型即玩,不用登入
🤖 登入後解鎖 Gemini 改圖
📷 支援上載參考圖再生成
⚡ 每天免費額度任你玩
✨ 即刻玩 AI 畫圖
Enhanced AI Image Generation Prompt:

Create a cinematic, studio-quality close-up portrait (9:16 aspect ratio, 4K resolution) of a young East Asian woman on a winter afternoon in Taipei. She stands at the entrance plaza of a bustling shopping mall, bathed in the soft, golden glow of the warm winter sun. She wears a stylish white cocktail dress with a short skirt, her look elegant yet youthful.

Her pose is playful and animated: she raises both hands joyfully above her head, holding a handmade cardboard sign. Written in bold strokes of black marker, the sign reads: "TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY." Her facial expression is a beautiful blend of joy and gentle shyness—her sparkling eyes and slight blush convey excitement and a touch of bashfulness.

The background subtly hints at the urban Taipei atmosphere, with softly blurred neon signs, modern architecture, and passersby dressed for the season, adding depth and authenticity. Capture delicate details: sunlight warming her skin, the gentle flow of her hair, and the texture of the handwritten sign. The overall mood is warm, festive, and inviting—a true cinematic moment infused with personality and charm.

(四個字是:生日快樂。) 一隻在香港茶餐的喝奶茶的貓 Generate an ultra-realistic, highly ultra-detailed, 8k resolution with 1080x1080 pixel portrait of me using the uploaded image for reference (preserved the likeness and the original face for reference) of a cinematic studio portrait of a woman seated on a simple wooden chair with a minimalist design, positioned slightly to the left of the frame. She is captured in a contemplative pose, with her body turned to the left, her left arm resting gracefully on the back of the chair, and her right hand gently touching her face near her lips, conveying a sense of introspection and elegance. Her long, wavy hair cascades naturally over her shoulders, framing her face and adding softness to the composition. She wears an oversized, textured knit sweater that slips off her shoulders, exposing her collarbones and upper chest, emphasizing a relaxed and intimate mood. Her legs are bare, with her right foot flat on the ground and her left knee slightly raised, creating a dynamic line that guides the viewer’s eye through the composition. *** The background is a seamless, deep charcoal or dark brown studio backdrop, providing a rich, neutral setting that enhances the dramatic lighting. The lighting setup features a single, soft yet directional light source positioned to the left of the subject, casting gentle, sculptural shadows that highlight the contours of her face, shoulders, and arms, while creating a subtle gradient across her form. The light accentuates the texture of her sweater and the natural shine of her hair, adding depth and dimension to the image. The color palette is monochromatic with warm, muted tones—shades of gray, brown, and beige—contributing to a timeless, artistic aesthetic. The image is shot with a professional full-frame camera using an 85mm or 50mm lens at a wide aperture (f/1.8 to f/2.😎 to achieve a shallow depth of field, ensuring the subject is in sharp focus while the background remains softly blurred. The resolution is ultra-high, capturing every detail from the fine texture of her sweater to the subtle expression of her pose. The overall style is elegant, contemplative, and refined, emphasizing mood and atmosphere over overt glamour. Post-processing is minimal, maintaining natural skin tones, enhancing contrast and clarity, and preserving the authenticity of the scene. This portrait embodies a delicate balance between simplicity and emotional depth, making it suitable for fine art, editorial, or fashion photography.