IntegraFin’s H1 results were slightly ahead of expectations. The c.5% consensus PBT beat was driven mostly by higher-than-expected net interest income on corporate cash, but also marginally lighter than expected costs in each of the major line items. We nudge up our FY 23 EPS by 3% as we increase our expected net interest income for the full year with similar benefits in outer years. The shares have performed poorly since the interim results last year, but earnings momentum has now clearly infle...
IntegraFin’s Q2 flows update showed robust net inflows for the quarter. While flows are trending marginally below our full year estimate, expected H1 revenues of £66m and unchanged cost guidance suggest the business is trading in line. We therefore leave estimates unchanged for now. Adviser and customer numbers were reviewed for legacy balances, leading to a 1% reduction in adviser numbers, but gross registrations show that the platform remains popular. IntegraFin provides an attractive recovery...
Asset managers had a poor 2022: the S&P Composite 1500 Asset Management Index was down 22% and, according to the Investment Company Institute (ICI), worldwide mutual funds fell by 20%, from $76tr to $60tr. When bond and equity markets fall, the results are unlikely to be pretty: with revenues trending down and multiples contracting, there is a double whammy to contend with. So how do valuations shape up now, after a bullish start to the new year? The first chart is my favourite chart of asset m...
The independent financial analyst theScreener just requalified the general evaluation of INTEGRAFIN HOLDINGS (GB), active in the Asset Managers industry. As regards its fundamental valuation, the title still shows 1 out of 4 stars and its market behaviour is seen as defensive. theScreener believes that the unfavourable environment weighs on the sector and penalises the company, which sees a downgrade to its general evaluation to Neutral. As of the analysis date February 4, 2022, the closing pric...
Major Indexes Testing Resistance Positive news flow surrounding COVID-19 is encouraging on many fronts, notably from a human and economic perspective (e.g., peaking infections/deaths in Italy & Spain, certain European governments making plans to ease lockdowns, and that US death projections were likely overestimated). Still, despite encouraging news and the relief rally in global equities, history tells us that this is a fairly standard bear market rally in terms of its magnitude, making us bel...
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