Stor-Age Property REIT Limited stands out on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) as the premier real estate investment trust (REIT) dedicated to the self-storage sector, marking its unique position with operations spanning both South Africa and the United Kingdom. The strategic distribution of its portfolio, with a larger share in South Africa but significant...
Brimstone Investment Corporation Ltd. stands as a significant black-controlled investment holding company in South Africa, with a diversified portfolio spanning various sectors. Its strategic investments in key industries, including fishing, insurance, clothing manufacturing, education, and healthcare, reflect a broad approach to capturing value across the South...
Choppies Enterprises, headquartered in Botswana, represents a unique case study in the highly competitive grocery retail sector of Southern Africa. Operating 212 stores across several African nations, including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya, Choppies has carved out a niche for itself despite the daunting challenges posed by more established...
Sibanye Stillwater (SSW) has emerged as a significant force in the global mining industry, primarily known for its strategic acquisitions that have expanded its portfolio into platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold, both in South Africa and the United States. Under the leadership of Neal Froneman, a figure renowned for his strategic acumen in the mining sector,...
Bytes Technology Group's strategic demerger from Altron and subsequent listings on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) marked a significant milestone in its corporate evolution. Initially listed with a market capitalization of around R13 billion, Bytes Technology has seen its value more than double to R26.5 billion, a...
Bidcorp, having been spun off from Bidvest in June 2017, stands out as a diversified international food company with operations across 34 countries, marking its prominence in the global foodservice industry. The strategic move to separate from Bidvest was aimed at unlocking shareholder value, a goal that appears to have been successfully achieved, given the...
Adcock Ingram (AIP), a prominent player in South Africa's pharmaceutical sector, serves both the private and public healthcare markets, with extended operations in India and other Sub-Saharan African countries. The company's pricing strategy is significantly influenced by the government's "single exit price" mechanism, which tightly regulates medicine pricing,...
WBHO (Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Limited) has emerged as South Africa's leading construction company, a notable achievement given the challenges faced by industry counterparts such as Aveng and Murray & Roberts. With a market capitalisation surpassing R5 billion, WBHO has successfully diversified its operations beyond South African borders into other parts of...
Super Group, an expansive international logistics entity, specializes in providing transportation solutions to the industrial sector. The company's strategic decision to not distribute dividends but instead focus on share buybacks and investments in both organic and acquisitive growth has underscored its financial and operational strategy. This approach, coupled...
Nepi Rockcastle (NRP), a significant Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with a valuation of R124 billion, specializes in managing over 56 shopping malls across nine Central and Eastern European countries. The company's portfolio is particularly concentrated in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Hungary. Nepi Rockcastle's share price experienced...
Kumba Iron Ore, predominantly owned and controlled by Anglo American with a 79% stake, is a leading iron mining operation in South Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted its share price, which plummeted to R223 in March 2020. However, it saw a recovery to R668 before experiencing a decline following the March 2022 quarterly results. A critical aspect...
BHP, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, stands as a global leader in the commodities sector, engaging in the processing of minerals, oil, and gas. With a workforce of 62,000 employees primarily based in the Americas and Australia, BHP's extensive operations encompass the production of copper, iron, coal, oil, and gas. The company's significant assets include...
Aveng, once a prominent player in the construction sector, experienced a dramatic decline from trading at R69 a share in 2008 to becoming a penny stock. This downturn was driven by several critical factors, including reduced construction spending following the sub-prime crisis, a halt in government infrastructure projects post-2010 World Cup, and hefty fines from...
Transpaco, a small-scale manufacturer specializing in paper and plastic packaging, alongside its involvement in recycling, has faced challenging trading conditions in the latter half of 2023. The company reported a revenue decrease of 4.5% and a slight dip in headline earnings per share (HEPS) by 5.6% for the six months ending on 31st December 2023. Despite these...
Telkom, historically the government-controlled provider of fixed-line telephone services in South Africa, has undergone significant transformations in response to the telecommunications industry's evolution. The advent of cell phones prompted Telkom to subsidize the development of competitors such as Vodacom, MTN, and Cell-C through termination rates for calls, a...
Northam Platinum, a fully empowered platinum mining entity operating within South Africa's Bushveld complex, stands out for its strategic acquisitions amidst a challenging legislative environment influenced by the 3rd mining charter. Its proactive approach in expanding its asset base includes securing rights to exploit land adjacent to its Zondereinde mine through...
Life Healthcare, as the second-largest healthcare company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), operates an extensive network of private hospitals, same-day clinics, surgeries, and healthcare companies across South Africa, the UK (through Alliance Medical), and Western Europe. The company's strategic direction, as outlined by outgoing CEO Shrey Viranna,...
Italtile, controlled by the Ravazotti family, is a prominent franchisor of tiles, sanitary ware, flooring, and home finishing products, with a unique business model that encompasses manufacturing and wholesaling its products. The company boasts 206 stores and 6 online web stores, alongside a substantial property portfolio valued at approximately R4.3 billion....