Fund Manager Summary
The fund managers believe that Emeco Holdings Ltd presents a strong investment opportunity, particularly following a recent 14% gain in share price to approximately $0.88. In their opinion, the market has previously undervalued the company's improving business quality, which has been evident since their average entry price of 74 cents per share over two years. The recent positive trading update has generated renewed interest, pushing the stock to a two-and-a-half-year high of 94.5 cents. Additionally, the fund managers note that major shareholder Black Diamond Capital has increased its stake to nearly 40%, including purchases at 91 cents, indicating strong confidence in the company's future prospects.
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Tamim Funds Management
15 Oct 2025
$1.20
Summary
- Market Cap: ~$611 million
- FY25 NPAT: $75.1 million, up 43%
- Investment View: Strong turnaround story, attractive valuation, and potential takeover candidate.
- Emeco Holdings: One of Australia’s largest providers of rental equipment to the mining industry, trading at a discount to intrinsic value.
- Unsolicited Takeover Interest: Received interest from several potential acquirers, including American Equipment Holdings and Saudi Arabia’s National Mining Company.
- Strong Underlying Fundamentals: Impressive turnaround over the past two years, with a 43% increase in net profit.
- Robust Cash Flows: Supported by disciplined capital allocation.
- Valuation: Currently trades below its net tangible asset value (NTA) of $1.36, providing downside protection.
- Initial Entry: Around $0.80 per share, during a period of market pessimism regarding mining services demand.
- Management Focus: Emphasis on cash generation, cost efficiency, and debt reduction yielding positive results.
- Capital Management Initiatives: Anticipated share buybacks or dividends over the next 12 months to support share price.
- Current Valuation: Roughly 8x earnings, making EHL one of the more attractively priced industrials on the ASX.
- Takeover Potential: Adds optionality to the upside, with continued value anticipated as the business executes its strategy.
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Commentary From The Managers
Tamim Funds Management
15 Oct 2025
$1.20
- Market Cap: ~$611 million
- FY25 NPAT: $75.1 million, up 43%
- Investment View: Strong turnaround story, attractive valuation, and potential takeover candidate.
- Emeco Holdings: One of Australia’s largest providers of rental equipment to the mining industry, trading at a discount to intrinsic value.
- Unsolicited Takeover Interest: Received interest from several potential acquirers, including American Equipment Holdings and Saudi Arabia’s National Mining Company.
- Strong Underlying Fundamentals: Impressive turnaround over the past two years, with a 43% increase in net profit.
- Robust Cash Flows: Supported by disciplined capital allocation.
- Valuation: Currently trades below its net tangible asset value (NTA) of $1.36, providing downside protection.
- Initial Entry: Around $0.80 per share, during a period of market pessimism regarding mining services demand.
- Management Focus: Emphasis on cash generation, cost efficiency, and debt reduction yielding positive results.
- Capital Management Initiatives: Anticipated share buybacks or dividends over the next 12 months to support share price.
- Current Valuation: Roughly 8x earnings, making EHL one of the more attractively priced industrials on the ASX.
- Takeover Potential: Adds optionality to the upside, with continued value anticipated as the business executes its strategy.
Summary
Tamim Funds Management
30 Sept 2025
$1.27
- Emeco Holdings (ASX: EHL) has addressed recent press speculation regarding potential control proposals.
- The company has received unsolicited interest from several potential acquirers, but no binding proposals have been made at this time.
- A potential takeover bid could enable an exit for 40% shareholder Black Diamond.
- Leading the takeover interest is American Equipment Holdings, a major US overhead crane and hoist provider.
- Other interested parties include Saudi Arabia’s National Mining Company and Australia’s National Mining Services.
- Emeco is currently valued at $611 million ($1.25), with strong cash flows from rental equipment in the gold, iron ore, and coal industries.
- EHL reported a 43% increase in FY25 net profit to $75.1 million.
- The company is trading at a discount to its $1.36 net tangible asset value.
- Tamim Funds Management initially bought EHL at 80 cents, recognizing a good turnaround and focus on cash generation and improved margins.
- Expectations for capital management are anticipated over the next 12 months.
Summary
Asymmetric Asset Management
30 Sept 2025
$1.27
- Asymmetric Asset Management reports a significant gain in Emeco Holdings Ltd, with a 19% increase in September, following a 20% rise in August.
- The rise was fueled by media speculation and a company announcement regarding interest from potential acquirers.
- Emeco was first purchased in August 2022 at approximately 80c, with an average entry price of 74c after continued investments.
- Engagement with the board led to increased confidence in Emeco's focus on returns on capital, essential for value creation in a capital-intensive business.
- Market recognition of Emeco's growing profitability and improved returns began in November 2024, over two years after the initial purchase.
- The fund currently enjoys unrealized gains of approximately 60%, highlighting the benefits of a patient investment strategy.
- With the stock trading near its NTA backing, this may be a favorable time for a takeover.
- Asymmetric Asset Management appreciates the patience of its unitholders, which has contributed to the fund's success with Emeco.
Summary
Collins St Asset Management
30 Sept 2025
$1.27
- Collins St Asset Management has held an interest in Emeco Holdings Ltd since 2024, benefiting from a 16% share appreciation in FY25 and 54% in the September quarter.
- Financial Year 2025 results showed strong performance with Operating EBITDA increasing by $20.6 million or 7% to $301.1 million.
- Operating EBIT grew by 16%, rising $20.4 million to $145.7 million.
- Operating Net Profit After Tax reached $84.5 million, a 22% increase from FY24.
- Statutory NPAT improved to $75.1 million in FY25, up from $52.7 million in FY24.
- Looking ahead, Emeco maintains a conservative outlook for future growth, projecting moderate earnings growth.
- The company emphasizes retaining significant free cash flow and deleveraging the balance sheet.
- Strong production activity in the mining sector supports a positive demand outlook for heavy equipment.
- Emeco plans to focus on fleet deployment, capital and cost efficiencies, and contract repricing to enhance returns.
- The company aims to grow its fully maintained projects and increase market share from its existing project pipeline.
- In September, Emeco confirmed unsolicited interest from potential acquirers but has not received any formal proposals.
Summary
Seneca Financial Solutions
30 Sept 2025
$1.27
- Emeco Holdings Limited (EHL) is currently experiencing significant takeover interest.
- Multiple suitors have been reported in various newspapers.
- Shares increased by 16% during the month.
- The company appointed M&A specialist Shaun Treacy to the board at the end of September.
- Seneca Financial Solutions believes any potential bid would need to be at a premium to net tangible assets (NTA).
- The NTA at the end of FY25 was $1.36 per share.
Summary
Ryder Capital
30 Sept 2025
$1.27
- Emeco rose 54% over the quarter, reflecting strong market performance.
- The FY25 results indicate improvements in EBIT and free cash flow generation, contributing to balance sheet deleveraging.
- Despite recent gains, Emeco trades at just 6.5x P/E, suggesting it remains undervalued.
- The company is at a discount to its stated NTA, indicating further upside potential.
- With a strengthened balance sheet and substantial franking credit balance, Emeco is well-positioned to reinstate dividends.
- This strategy will sustainably return capital to shareholders, potentially assisting in a further rerating.
- Late in the quarter, Emeco disclosed unsolicited interest from multiple potential acquirers, reinforcing its undervalued status.
Summary
Seneca Financial Solutions
31 Aug 2025
$1.05
- Seneca Financial Solutions has increased its position in Emeco Holdings (EHL).
- Emeco shares experienced a 19% rally during the month.
- The company specializes in renting mining equipment in Australia.
- Emeco is seeing growing demand for its yellow gear.
- The stock is currently valued at a 30% discount to NTA, indicating potential for growth.
- Return on capital is strengthening, enhancing investment appeal.
- Emeco generates over $100 million in annual free cash flow.
- Shareholders may anticipate substantial capital returns in the next 12 months.
Summary
Centennial Asset Management
18 July 2025
$0.87
- Centennial Asset Management sold their investment in Emeco.
- Emeco is exposed to the mining sector, focusing on rental yellow equipment in major mining facilities.
- The investment environment has become a little tougher for Emeco.
- Emeco still trades below NTA (Net Tangible Assets).
- Cost management and returns are improving for Emeco.
- Centennial believes there might still be potential in Emeco but plans to revisit the investment later.
Summary
Asymmetric Asset Management
30 June 2025
$0.83
- Emeco Holdings Ltd reaffirmed its earnings guidance of $300m EBITDA.
- Asymmetric Asset Management highlights the company's high returns on capital, previously over 20%.
- Management's focus on returns wavered, with a decline to 13%, but has since improved to ~18%.
- The share price of Emeco gained ~12% for the month.
- Asymmetric Asset Management continues to hold due to the company's solid performance and recovery in returns.
Summary
Seneca Financial Solutions
30 June 2025
$0.83
- Seneca Financial Solutions continues to hold Emeco Holdings Ltd (EHL) due to its recent performance.
- EHL gained 12% in June, reflecting positive market sentiment.
- The company has reaffirmed FY25 guidance, indicating confidence in future performance.
- Strong profit growth is a key factor in the investment thesis.
- High cash conversion rates contribute to financial stability.
- Improving margins are expected to enhance profitability.
- Overall, these factors should contribute to positive returns in the coming months.
Summary
Centennial Asset Management
13 Jan 2025
$0.88
- Centennial Asset Management believes Zip has the potential to rally in the short term.
- Zip is well positioned to deliver further strong growth in revenues and profitability.
- The US buy now, pay later market remains relatively immature, allowing Zip’s US footprint to grow rapidly.
- New product launches are expected to contribute to the company’s transaction volumes and earnings growth in the coming year.
- Zip’s balance sheet strength and ongoing buyback are expected to support share price performance.
- Zip has surprised the market with better-than-expected earnings over the past year.
- The company has upgraded expectations post the most recent quarter, indicating potential for additional upside earnings risk.
Summary
Paradice Investment Management
31 Dec 2024
$0.92
- Paradice Investment Management continues to hold Emeco Holdings (EHL) due to its strong performance, with a 20% rise in share price following the AGM on November 20th.
- The AGM provided maiden FY25E EBITDA guidance of “at least $300m”, which is a positive indicator for future earnings.
- EHL is among Paradice's top 10 holdings, reflecting confidence in its growth potential.
- The company benefits from exposure to a tight mining equipment rental market, which is essential for its revenue generation.
- There is a medium term pathway to a 20% ROC (before growth capex) target, indicating strong operational efficiency.
- EHL is seen as a relatively cheap investment, trading at approximately a 30% discount to NTA and a 6.2x FY25E PE.
Summary
Asymmetric Asset Management
30 Nov 2024
$0.88
- Asymmetric Asset Management reports a 14% gain in the share price of Emeco Holdings in November.
- The fund has held Emeco for over two years, with an average entry price of 74 cents per share.
- There is a belief that the market is failing to recognize the value of Emeco’s improving business quality.
- Emeco was the Stock in Focus in the June Update when it traded at 71 cents.
- A positive trading update spurred interest, with the stock recently reaching a two-and-a-half year high of 94.5 cents.
- Major shareholder Black Diamond Capital has increased its stake to approximately 40%, including purchases at 91 cents.
Summary
Asymmetric Asset Management
30 June 2024
$0.74
- Asymmetric Asset Management regularly engages with management after interim and year-end results.
- Prior to investing, Asymmetric Asset Management seeks to understand business nuances through management discussions.
- Investor Days, conferences, and ad hoc meetings are part of the engagement strategy with management teams.
- A recent trip to Perth included a visit to Emeco, indicating ongoing interest in the company.
- Asymmetric Asset Management reintroduced Emeco to the portfolio in August 2022 and continued to add to the position until December 2023.
- The average entry price for Emeco shares was 74 cents per share.
- Emeco is a major provider of "yellow kit", primarily hiring Caterpillar excavators and dump trucks to mining operators in Australia.
- 70% of Emeco’s clients are producers of Gold, Metallurgical Coal, or Iron Ore.
- Emeco's business model minimizes contracting and production risk, focusing on fleet utilization and maintenance.
- A past misstep involved moving into the contracting sector, which was resolved when the business was sold to Macmahon in December 2023.
- Despite ownership during this misstep, the core business remains attractive, historically generating circa 20% returns on capital.
- Emeco has a cornerstone shareholder owning circa 40% of shares, indicating a commitment to driving returns.
- The share price decreased from 85 cps at the start of FY 2024 to 74 cps at year-end.
- Recent management meetings emphasize a renewed focus on driving returns and communicating strategy to investors.
- The stock price increased by approximately 18% in July but remains at a discount to fair value.
- Emeco's net tangible assets per share were $1.15 as of December 31.
Summary
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ANALYST INSIGHT
Equity Research Analyst
"It appears that Emeco Holdings is finally capturing the market's attention, with a 14% surge hinting at the value long overlooked. As major stakeholders like Black Diamond Capital bolster their positions, the momentum could just be getting started."
Last Updated: 15 Oct 2025
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Who is investing in Emeco Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHL)?
Fund managers including Asymmetric Asset Management, Centennial Asset Management, Paradice Investment Management, Seneca Financial Solutions, Tamim Funds Management, Collins St Asset Management and Ryder Capital have invested in Emeco Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHL).
Why do fund managers invest in Emeco Holdings Ltd?
Fund managers have invested in Emeco Holdings Ltd due to its significant share price appreciation and improving business quality, which the market has previously overlooked. With a strong performance in November, including a 14% gain and a recent high of 94.5 cents per share, the investment reflects confidence in the company's growth potential. Additionally, increased stakes from major shareholders like Black Diamond Capital further validate the company's prospects.
What happened to Emeco Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHL)?
Fund managers are investing in Emeco Holdings Ltd due to its strong financial performance and attractive valuation. The company, a leading provider of mining equipment rental services in Australia, reported a 43% increase in net profit for FY25, generating significant free cash flow. Its shares have appreciated markedly, reflecting a turnaround in operational efficiency and profitability. Emeco is currently trading at a discount to its net tangible asset value, which provides downside protection. Additionally, the company has attracted unsolicited takeover interest, further enhancing its investment appeal. Fund managers anticipate ongoing capital management initiatives, including potential dividends and share buybacks, which could bolster shareholder returns.