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Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Sa (GBLB) Reports Strong Earnings with Net Assets at EU15.68 Billion in 4Q

  • GBL reported its net assets at 15.68 billion euros for the fourth quarter.
  • The company’s net debt stands at 460 million euros.
  • Market analysts have rated GBL with 6 buy recommendations.
  • There are 2 hold recommendations for GBL.
  • Interestingly, there are no sell recommendations for GBL.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Sa on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar, have been closely tracking Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Sa‘s recent developments. According to the report titled “Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Achieves Target of 40% in Private Assets,” GBL successfully reached its goal of 40% allocation to private/alternative assets. With 40.8% of its Gross Asset Value (GAV) now deriving from private investments, GBL has demonstrated strong performance and value creation.

The analysis also highlights that GBL’s trading at a 41.2% discount to Net Asset Value (NAV), above its historical average of 30%, attributed to concerns surrounding interest rate hikes. Nevertheless, GBL continues to prioritize shareholder returns through measures like buybacks and dividends, supported by robust cash earnings. This insight underscores the investment potential and strategic moves made by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Sa in navigating the current market dynamics.


A look at Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Sa Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value5
Dividend3
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE4.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. shows a strong long-term outlook. With top scores in Value and Growth, the company is positioned well for potential future profitability and market performance. Additionally, its positive Momentum score indicates growing investor interest and potential price appreciation. However, the scores for Dividend and Resilience, while not as high, still suggest a stable foundation and the ability to weather market fluctuations.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. operates as a diversified holding company with interests in various sectors including energy, media, and utilities. The company’s wide-ranging portfolio encompasses petroleum production, chemical manufacturing, gasoline stations, media outlets, water supply, electricity generation, natural gas transportation, and waste management services. With strong scores in Value and Growth, the company seems well-positioned for long-term success across its diverse business segments.


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