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SHP's avatar

They dont generate any ROIC after deducting the WACC

https://www.gurufocus.com/term/wacc/VCISF

Nice company, but nothing to own for years with compounding effect. It is more a value play that has to be bought cheap and sell "higher".

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Summit Stocks's avatar

From what I've learned so far, the likely problem is that while they own a lot of capital, they're mostly just motorways, airports, etc. A business can only monetize a motorway to a very limited extent, and the same applies for airports and similar infrastructure. A lot of this limitation is tied to regulatory obligations, so Vinci's ROIC is essentially "capped".

Correct me if you know more!

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SHP's avatar

Yes this makes sense. Dont know why someone should invest in case he seeks a compounder. It is more a value investing stock. the current valuation seems fair. low margins, low ROIC or no ROIC-WAAC and there is risk in the years ahead as well.

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Co-Business-Owner's avatar

I like the format. Vinci‘s motorway concessions expire in 2032 I believe. They have to replace a huge cash generator.

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Summit Stocks's avatar

Thanks, I appreciate your comment and am glad you like the format! One motorway concession indeed expires in 2032, but a big one (ASF network) expires in 2036

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