Murray & Roberts
A company’s debt is critical in establishing the risk inherent when investing in its shares. High debt levels expose the company to high interest and capital payments and can swallow up a large part of whatever profits it makes. Low debt levels give the company the headroom to invest in further growth either organically
Mr Price
Mr Price is a well-known and focused retailer of clothing in South Africa. It is a quintessentially South African company, and its performance is a direct reflection of the state of the economy and the level of consumer spending. It is an extremely well-managed company in a very tough and competitive market. Clothing is sold by many dedicated outlets in South Africa and almost
Uncertainty = Risk = Volatility
We live in uncertain times. Among the sources of this uncertainty are the final outcome of the recent local elections (i.e. what the shape of our future government will take) and the prospect of the American elections on 5th November 2024. In the background are the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East which constantly threaten to escalate.
The uncertainty