Risk factor
Critical default risk
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Zambeef Products PLC is a comprehensive agribusiness enterprise that, along with its various subsidiaries, operates across Zambia, West Africa, and other international territories. The company handles the full spectrum of food production, from processing and distribution to the retail sale of its diverse offerings. These include beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, and flour. Additionally, Zambeef maintains extensive row cropping operations, focusing primarily on maize, soybeans, and wheat. Its agricultural land comprises roughly 7,787 hectares under irrigation and an additional 8,694 hectares dedicated to rain-fed or dry-land crops. The group is also involved in cultivating palm tree plantations. As of June 16, 2022, Zambeef directly reached consumers through a network of 236 retail outlets located throughout Zambia and West Africa. Beyond its core food and crop activities, the company manages its own transport and trucking fleets. It further diversifies its business by producing, processing, and selling leather, footwear, and various meat products, and by engaging in the chicken breeding sector. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.