Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Slow Progress At BRF SA, But ASF Is Providing A Boost

BRF SA’s (BRFS) turnaround process is going to take years to complete, but management has made some progress already. Helping matters, a potentially severe outbreak of African Swine Fever (or ASF) in China has boosted protein stocks (BRF included) in anticipation of higher protein imports from that country and less demand for grain in Brazil.

The impact of the ASF outbreak is unlikely to provide a permanent boost to BRF, but it should boost revenue, profits, and cash flow at a time when the company could really use the boost. The shares look more fully-valued on a near-term basis, but I maintain my longer-term outlook that a successful turnaround could drive a meaningfully higher price for more patient investors.

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Slow Progress At BRF SA, But ASF Is Providing A Boost

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