MHh
2022-03-25

I would expect target price to be about $6-7. Was about $8.50 before covid. Don't expect it to reach its previous level any time soon given the huge debts it is now in. 

Inflation, especially rising fuel costs will also eat into its profits. Fuel costs prior to covid-19 and having to add new planes were already a big part of spending. It also needs to service its planes and hire back some of its previous manpower. Some of them might have also changed industries for good and unwilling to take the risk of moving back after 2 years. Re-hired manpower might need some re-training too. I do expect some new hires and higher training costs for full training versus refresher courses. I am expecting rising manpower costs to also eat into profits. Before covid-19, its prospects already wasn't as good as previous years too. Part of the price will be driven by euphoria as many cannot wait to travel and this is the national carrier which means it will not and cannot be allowed to collapse. In spite of this euphoria, weneed to bear in mind that many consumers are price-conscious. Budget airlines are always an option and were the main competitors before covid-19. There is no reason to believe otherwise post covid-19. With expected higher flight costs compared to before covid-19, budget conscious consumers might justbite the bullet and hang on a little while for prices to retreat before travelling again.

While I am optimistic about it, one cannot forget that it already was not as stellar before covid-19 crisis. The crisis added to its woes and burden it down with debts. The road to recovery will be a long one, at least in terms of years. Even with the re-opening, it is not 100% capacity, the target set for end of this year is only 50%. Euphoria for travel doesn't automatically translates to full recovery.

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  • LuckyPiggie
    2022-03-26
    LuckyPiggie
    Not forgetting the fuel price + the extra debts. Old planes become scrap metal r gone while new planes will cost more.  Yap, it will take a while to recover. Nvm, as long as pp can go holiday [Grin]
    • MHhReplyLuckyPiggie
      Stay at home better. Save money and keep dry[Grin]
    • LuckyPiggieReplyMHh
      ya .. me too. I wont join the crowd  for a Swatch ... local pass time. [Tongue]
    • MHhReplyLuckyPiggie
      I wouldnt too. Im cheapskate [Tongue]. Now air tickets twice of before covid times…
    • MHh
      Yes. Can enjoy the holiday without being a shareholder[Tongue]
    • LuckyPiggieReplyMHh
      Cannot fly, swim also ok. if fly too expensive... can still take  boat to batam. [LOL]
  • gupzbajaj
    2022-03-26
    gupzbajaj
    cool pls like
  • bernardtayet
    2022-03-25
    bernardtayet
    Thanks for the invite. I had proposed my target price for SIA.
  • Wayneqq
    2022-03-25
    Wayneqq
    Thanks for sharing.. i dun do research into airline stocks.. haha.. and also not familiar with the industry.. [Grin]
    • WayneqqReplyMHh
      [Strong]
    • MHhReplyWayneqq
      Too tempting with the market crash then. But decided not worth the buy. Need too many years to turnaround and more years to generate returns
    • WayneqqReplyMHh
      I only invest in areas i am familiar with.. my circle of competence.. so i know what is the trend and who are the big players and which company has potential.. otherwise need lots of research
    • MHh
      I was thinking whether to buy during covid in 2020 but decided better not…
    • MHhReplyWayneqq
      [Chuckle]
  • allanlim
    2022-03-27
    allanlim
    like and comment
  • JustinCooper
    2022-03-25
    JustinCooper
    I am optimistic about this stock,too. Wish a good luck to all of us.
    • MHh
      I am not too optimistic actually. At the current price, not much upside. Too many factors will reduce its profit[Sigh]
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