Rps Share Discussion Threads

[capntubs] 03/7/2007 13:24

Peaeff

to my inexperienced eye RPS looks like a technical analysists dream. nothing's perfect but the stock has consistently paused and been influenced for a period of time by the key 25p levels which I have drawn below. In this sense the amount of time we have spent at 350 is quite small. Note also that the point at which the share price has moved out of the influence of the respective levels is usually in line with a clear signal from the MACD histogram moving from negative to positive - as it is today, it is possible then that we could be on the cusp of the next move up.

I haven't included the verticle lines as it would be somewhat messy.


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[peaeff] 29/6/2007 15:09

The price appears firmly held around the 350p mark at present but I can't help thinking that when it breaks through we will have another surge.

One of the reasons, IMO, it has held back is because of what I consider to be a confusing double statement from the management. What exactly does "interim results will be good" mean.

Usually trading updates are measured in terms of the same period the previous year and give some indication if trading is ahead/level/less that of the previous year, but in this case there is a lack of a comparitor. This may well be causing potential investors to hold back. Coupled with that of course is the fact that the markets have been very volatile and in that respect RPS has held up pretty well.

Look forward to August 5th with interest and would like to wager that the management have underplayed the position. All IMHO.

Regards PF

[peaeff] 17/6/2007 11:22

Not likely to be earth shattering but a nice article nonetheless

[dull gull] 15/6/2007 09:49

I remember researching these back in 2001 when they were at, or around, 300p. Didn't invest - luckily.
Can't say now if they're a good company/investment or not, but I doubt RPS would be interested; they tend to go for private non-listed companies. Profitable listed companies come at a premium and this one could cause some indigestion, imho.

[peaeff] 14/6/2007 08:48

The above company is very intriguing inasmuch that it is an environmental consultancy along similar lines to RPS, without perhaps the scope and diversity.

It's figures are out today, are very impressive, and I can't help thinking must augur well as a guide as to how RPS may have performed. Our management have already said that they will produce a good set of interims and, if AAT are anything to go by, this may be a good time to top up.

Any comments? Could this be on the RPS hit list?.

Regards PF

[gsands] 12/6/2007 11:52

Have any of you run your slide-rule over this? If you like the space RPS is in then this should be of interest:

[melody9999] 07/6/2007 23:47

Nick - RPS is a FTSE250 stock I think and therefore to an extent will follow the general market direction. Not a bad stock to trade. If you are long term like me then no reson to worry unless you believe we are in for more than a short-term correction; but as corrections go this seems relatively mild mannered at present.

[nickjoseph] 06/6/2007 09:46

Any ideas on why the fall has happened??

[nickjoseph] 05/6/2007 08:15

HI Melody. Could you not sleep, wondering what RPS is going to do today. Must be the excitment of another rise.

[melody9999] 04/6/2007 23:56

PF - o/t I've been in TAN in the past - strikes me its ready for a re-trace. Now WNG looks interesting once the fall bottoms out.

I'm very happy sitting on RPS right now. Seems to be no reason why the share price will not continue to reflect re-rating as per DGs informative post 245.

[peaeff] 31/5/2007 13:45

Sorry can't help.

The article posted by DG is almost a week old and having looked at the mid-day share roundup RPS doesn't even get a mention as a riser.

These analysts are far better informed than we are and it may well be that having now done their maths since the update there are some large orders pending.

The market today seems to be made up of mainly PI interest except for one deal of 57000 which was a sell.

WHO KNOWS? (edit) Not a chartist but appears to my untrained eye that we could be nearing breakout. Any comments from you chart boys or have I got it wrong.

Regards PF

[nickjoseph] 31/5/2007 12:58

Hi guys and gals,
Anyone know the reason for the big rise today. Big meaning they do not normally go up this much in a day, generally a couple of pence here and there.
thanks
Nick

[peaeff] 31/5/2007 11:30

DG

Thanks for that, the coverage is coming from the right tabloids and are no doubt having an effect on the shareprice. It's a strange pattern that this share seems to struggle past certain prices and then puts on 20p in no time.
Long may it last.

NJ

Thanks for that. I have resisited at present and if I miss the boat so be it, you can't buy them all. I shall monitor. I have a couple of other AIM stocks and I don't like to be too heavily committed to that market, albeit they are companies with huge market capital and I believe both will at some stage apply to join the full market.

Regards PF

[nickjoseph] 31/5/2007 09:44

Peaeff. Hi I was a holder of Tan, bought at 78p. MM's shook me out with a big drop at £1.06. I knew in my mind they were good company, done the research etc... and great prospects. I was going on holiday and the shares were a bit erratic. Sold at £1.02. came back and they were £1.35. Thought about it and now look back thinking a bit more than oops.. They may have still further to go as they are getting more publicity, but the price is a bit heady for me now. Plus the thought of having to pay another 55% for the shares.

[dull gull] 29/5/2007 09:55

There are not many companies that see their profit forecasts raised four times in five months. Such is the case at RPS, the £730 million group that, as Britain's biggest environmental consultancy, sits in one of the fastest-growing niches within support services. Yesterday's update confirmed that first-half trading is strong, while the three bolt-on acquisitions it that has made this year – in Canada, Australia and the UK – are bedding in well. Given RPS's compound annual earnings growth of 25 per cent in the past decade, the tidings should not have surprised. What is encouraging is that wage inflation is proving manageable, more than offset by rises in fee rates of 10 per cent or more in many of its markets. Of these, energy – where RPS is a decent-sized oil services player – now accounts for 35 per cent of profits from a standing start three years ago, and is expected to grow by at least 20 per cent this year.

At 25 times 2008 earnings forecasts, much of that potential is built into the shares. But while RPS has a relatively short order book, its high proportion of recurring revenues makes it one of the least cyclical stocks in its sector. With this week's Planning and Energy White Papers only playing to its strengths, the shares, at 350¼p, have further to go.

[peaeff] 28/5/2007 10:16

Thanks to both.

Anyone on here into TAN. I've had it recommended to me this weekend and have spent some time reading about it. I am very impressed with what I read and, as it is another environmentaly friendly product with seemingly endless applications, I shall probably dip my toe in the water on Tuesday. The rise in shareprice recently has to be a slight worry but.......

Regards PF

[peaeff] 27/5/2007 15:08

Sllab

Thanks for that can I ask where that particular item came from.

Regards PF

[sllab101] 26/5/2007 19:18

RPS

It has been a busy week for RPS, the environmental consultancy. Government white papers on planning and energy had repercussions for all its clients, once again demonstrating just how relevant green issues are to business nowadays. Almost all new construction now needs an environmental audit, with everything from noise to ground preparation costed and analysed.

RPS is the biggest environmental consultant in Europe and can barely keep up with demand. Hence the endless bolt-on acquisitions - three this year already - as it consolidates a highly fragmented industry.

It is a compelling growth story. In the past five years, profits have tripled to £34.6m - as have the shares, to 345p. They trade on a heady 25 times earnings with a puny 1pc yield but, if there is a business sweet spot just now, RPS is sitting in it. Buy.

[peaeff] 24/5/2007 07:38

Very encouraging statement from management . Should IMO be good enough to take us confidently beyond 350p.


"The Board is encouraged by progress so far this year and, as energy and
environmental issues become more important, remains confident about prospects
for the full year."

Regards PF

[peaeff] 21/5/2007 13:59

Consolidation is the keyword now, followed this week, hopefully, with a very good trading update. What price then?....any takers.

Regards PF.

[nickjoseph] 21/5/2007 11:05

As predicted several small trades at £3.50 and now a buyer of 25k shares at £3.50. Sure for another mark-up shortly...News must be getting out of results.

[nickjoseph] 21/5/2007 08:56

Those days are getting closer and counting down...

[nickjoseph] 18/5/2007 17:26

Yep, I guess your both right. There is some good news on the way and 3.50 is only a couple of days away..