Market's view on Accesso Technology Group

Published on April 2024

  • Accesso has a modest number of shares in issue, around 40 million.
  • The company’s stock is noted as surprisingly illiquid given its market capitalisation of approximately £260-270 million.
  • Peel Hunt recommends buying Accesso stock, setting a price target of 1035p, citing the addition of ShoWare SaaS ticketing suite in the UK as beneficial for the company’s equity story.
  • Shore Capital suggests Accesso stock has a 50% upside, highlighting the company’s potential from focusing on high-quality revenue streams and a promising market opportunity across various venues and geographies.
  • Concerns are raised about Accesso’s financial management, specifically relating to a £2.1 million finance cost despite the company holding net cash, suggesting that the borrowing cost should be lower.
  • There is a discussion about the 10% interest rate on company debt, with different calculations provided by stock watchers based on financial documents.
  • Questions are raised regarding Accesso’s need for expensive debt when it reportedly holds significant net cash, especially following a covenant breach due to unexpected growth in an entity not included in the original loan security.
  • The use of cash for acquisitions is debated; it is noted that Accesso paid $38 million for VGS, which is expected to provide a 10% return on capital.
  • Concerns are discussed about the amortisation rates of development costs, with some stock watchers calculating a significant reduction in future amortisation expenses, suggesting this could impact profit before tax positively in the coming years.
  • Accesso’s presentation at the Mello Results Show Webinar is noted, indicating ongoing efforts to engage with investors and stakeholders.
  • Frustrations are expressed about the challenges of being a shareholder, with one stock watcher stating that shareholders bear all the risks while others reap the benefits.
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