Why Telecom Argentina Is Ready to Rebound
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, Latin American telecom company has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Telecom Argentina and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Telecom Argentina facts
Headquarters (founded) | Buenos Aires, Argentina (1990) |
Market Cap | $3.0 billion |
Industry | Integrated telecommunication services |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue | $4.9 billion |
Management | CEO Franco Bertone (since 2009) CFO Adrian Calaza (since 2009) |
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) | 31% |
Cash/Debt | $875.2 million / $32.7 million |
Competitors |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 95%of the 237 members who have rated Telecom Argentina believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Late last month, one of those Fools, All-Star Staka, offered a balanced take on the Telecom Argentina opportunity:
Positive:
-Low P/E & high growth
-Good dividend
-Momentum
Negative:
-Political risks (the reason it is so cheap)
-Inflation in Argentine peso
If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong five-star rating, Telecom Argentina may not be your top choice.
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