Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Goldman Sachs Investment Report

Summary: 


Goldman is trading for the cheapest price in its history as a public company. Goldman is a great business that dominates just about every business segment they are in. Goldman has been hit from every angle recently. Some of the challenging factors include subpar loan demand, low M&A, IPO and other investment banking business, regulatory threats, market deleveraging, lower company leverage, constant criticism etc. This has resulted in one of the world’s premier investment banks trading at less than 75% of tangible book. Goldman is worth over $200 per share and investors are ignoring many positive factors going forward. Over the course of Goldman’s history they have been very nimble in shifting assets to the highest ROI areas, assuming that ROE will be at these very depressed levels forever is not an accurate conclusion. Goldman is trading at a large discount to the liquidating value of its assets that are nearly all mark to market. Investors are ignoring the opportunities and tailwinds that exist. There is a huge potential to grow significantly overseas and competition has been reduced from the financial crisis. In addition, the reduction of the firm’s temporary liquidity will add a few billion to the bottom line. Increased leverage and a return to more risk taking will also boost results.  Large share buybacks at such an advantageous price will further enhance value. Goldman is a low downside bet that could be worth up to $270 in a few years or 3x the current price.


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Goldman Sachs Investment Report