Universe Share Discussion Threads

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 12:21

addict/ACRussell the interim results should show improved turnover and profit from HTEC with perhaps a small profit contribution (for the first time) from MasterCharge and very much reduced loss (maybe even near breakeven interims given the Austria news or may be break even at final results) on First Remit.

That all adds up to a profit being posted at interims and prelims later and with massive EPS growth potential in the future.

Thats just this year so far and add into that that in 2006 Mastercharge will bring in more profit and FirstRemit then adding profit into a much larger profit from HTEC and from this strong base HTEC will keep pouring in more profit year on year.

The wrong price ? Yes for sure its way too low.

Its still not that well known but after those interim profits in September it will be.

[acrussell] 30/6/2005 11:59

I agree. I am in this for the long haul. Will be interesting to see how it performs when we get some decent volumes being traded

[addict] 30/6/2005 11:58

Papal Power,
We have both remained positive on this one.I still have a paper loss as it fell so far,but I agree-masses of upside as the under-performing parts are turning into profit,and HTEC has huge upside.DYOR.

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 11:43

Pomp Circumstance it is looking good and I am expecting a strong rise through the rest of this year and 2006/2007 as HTEC turnover and profits keep rising and with Mastercharge putting in profits too and First Remit assisting with profits next year.

Now is the time to get in as I honestly cannot see it being this cheap ever again.

The earlier tip from thewrongprice.com says it all as its very cheap and should not be given the turnaround so another classic recovery play.

[pomp circumstance] 30/6/2005 11:23

start of an uptrend being formed!! up thru 200MA!!

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 11:20

Rising strongly now and tipped again by www.t1ps.com as a BUY.

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 10:13

This also has a Price To Book value of less than 1, IMO it is very much undervalued.

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 09:58

I do think we have great growth potential here over the coming 3 years and a big boost coming later this year as its presently with a Price To Book value of less than 1.

[jwe] 30/6/2005 09:57

Thanks for that,I`ve been in these a couple of times and been disappionted with results,may now consider re-entry.

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 09:46

I would agree EPS of around 3.1 divi of 1p and present foreward PE of around 6 with yield of around 6% so plenty of upside potential.

With HTEC it will get stronger and stronger so the future growth potential is fantastic.

Two to three years HTEC on its could be worth 20 million.

[andyh78] 30/6/2005 09:25

Forecasts EPS 3.1p, giving us a P/E of around 6

[papalpower] 30/6/2005 09:21

Very good !


jwe - 30 Jun'05 - 09:19 - 148 of 148 (premium)

What are market forecasts for this share currently?

[jwe] 30/6/2005 09:19

What are market forecasts for this share currently?

[verynervy] 30/6/2005 09:12

Couldnt agree more, reminds me of alkane energy lots of potential never budged and one day the re-rating came and hasnt looked back since.

[addict] 30/6/2005 09:08

The least it should do is take out some of the uncertainty which seems to be priced in the shares at present.
Seldom do we get a share with so much upside languishing like this one has.DYOR.

[acrussell] 30/6/2005 08:16

Let's hope this news starts the ball rolling

[pomp circumstance] 30/6/2005 07:53

Universe Group PLC
30 June 2005



UNIVERSE GROUP PLC

TRADING UPDATE


Universe Group, the retail and information systems company, announces that its
results for the six months to 30 June 2005 are expected to be in line with
management forecast. The board anticipates that results for the full year will
be in line with market expectations.



The key features of trading in the first half are:



• Turnover at HTEC has increased significantly over the same period last
year, primarily as a result of Chip & PIN.



• Currency Division has been reduced to a core of ten bureaux de change all
operating in the centre of Paris. The bureaux have historically reported an
operating loss in the first half but following the restructuring of the
division it will report a profit in the six months to 30 June this year.



• The cost to the group of operating First Remit international cash transfer
is continuing to reduce. In the period we have expanded our 'send' business
from Austria.


The interim results are expected to be announced on 9 September 2005.

[papalpower] 17/6/2005 08:42

Only 10 more weeks to wait very nervy and then the results will show how good it is now and no need to start any rumours then as they will be real facts you can quote and not rumour.

[pomp circumstance] 14/6/2005 16:28

Start with a report of trades everyhour, and L2 if you have it!

Comments like "having spoken to management"

Google any word relevant to the co.

Get a mention from Responsible Lad

Sign off with DYOR, REGARDS THE NERVY

[verynervy] 14/6/2005 16:23

Well it is presenting itself as a nice juicy titbit - this is the most likely avenue for a good re-rating - pity I dont know how to start a rumour!!

[papalpower] 14/6/2005 15:43

verynervy, lots more to come this has to be one of the best value buys and with massive potential that is not pie in the sky but real.

[verynervy] 13/6/2005 13:09

And the good thing is that the chip and pin technology is still not universal on all cards, so more to come!!!

[papalpower] 13/6/2005 12:04

Teacake both thewrongprice.com and t1ps.com have this as a buy.

The price to book value is still well under 1 as well and given the bullish statements you cannot get a better value share to buy that this one in my opinion.

[papalpower] 13/6/2005 11:50

Teacake yes this is due to the past and that UNG has not been traded that much, the MM's will not have that much they can call upon so this is the best time to be in a recovery type stock as UNG, demand will create large rises and given the bullish statements and that we should get excellent news flow from HTEC there will be an increasing demand for UNG so keep holding and adding for the next results as that will be the final piece of the recovery jigsaw which is a set of results showing how healthy it is now and what great future growth there is coming. Chip and Pin and UPT (Unattended Payment Terminals)is going to give UNG (HTEC) massive growth in the coming years.