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Azvalor Iberia 2023 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2023 Letter Analysis

Azvalor Iberia Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

YTD+9.4%

Annualized+18.5%

Positioning StanceConstructive

GeographyEurope, Global

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Azvalor's disciplined value approach delivered mixed H1 2023 results but maintains attractive portfolio valuations. While markets concentrated gains in 10 stocks, the firm sees opportunity in overlooked quality companies trading below intrinsic value."

Executive Summary

Azvalor delivered mixed first-half 2023 performance with Azvalor Iberia up 9.4% while other funds remained flat, underperforming benchmarks but maintaining attractive valuations. The firm's core thesis centers on disciplined value investing, buying companies below intrinsic value and selling at fair value. Current price-to-value ratios across portfolios indicate attractive future returns despite recent underperformance. The broader market's 16% gain was driven by just 10 companies contributing 82% of returns, while the remaining 490 S&P 500 companies rose only 3%. Azvalor sees this concentration as creating opportunities in overlooked quality companies. The investment process demonstrated effectiveness through tactical moves like selling Tenaris at €17 and JC Decaux at €22, then repurchasing Tenaris below €12. Key holdings include energy names like National Oilwell and Arch Resources, plus Barrick Gold across multiple funds. With over 20 years of 15% annual returns and current valuations suggesting similar future performance, Azvalor maintains conviction in their contrarian, long-term value approach despite short-term benchmark underperformance.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated portfolios with named major positions, specific tactical moves like Tenaris-JC Decaux rotation with precise price points, and 20-year track record. However, diversified approach across multiple funds and measured language prevents maximum conviction score.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism about their own portfolios while warning about broader market concentration and tech valuations approaching extremes. They see opportunity in overlooked companies but acknowledge expensive overall market conditions.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

Portfolio positioning shows selective risk-taking with increased exposure to specific names like Línea Directa and Catalana Occidente, while maintaining disciplined approach to buying and selling based on valuations rather than aggressive deployment.

Capital Deployment

15%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (15%)

Limited net deployment activity with selective position increases in Línea Directa and Catalana Occidente, plus tactical rotation from JC Decaux back to Tenaris. No significant cash level changes mentioned, suggesting modest net activity rather than aggressive deployment.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

Manager expects to continue achieving good results similar to the past and expresses confidence in their process, but guidance is measured rather than aggressively bullish, focusing on disciplined execution rather than aggressive deployment.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language balances opportunity recognition in undervalued companies with warnings about market concentration and expensive tech valuations. More cautionary language about broader markets than purely bullish opportunity framing.

Perceived Risk

65%

Low RiskElevated

Elevated Risk (65%)

Manager identifies specific risks including market concentration with only 10 companies driving S&P 500 returns, tech valuations approaching extremes, and expensive broader market conditions. Risks are named and discussed with meaningful detail.

Opportunity Density

70%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (70%)

Manager sees selective opportunities in undervalued companies while 490 of 500 S&P companies barely rose, suggesting good opportunity set in overlooked names despite expensive broader markets. Price-to-value ratios indicate attractive opportunities ahead.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

Strong emphasis on long-term investing with 20-year track record mentioned, stress on avoiding quarterly fads, and specific mention of Tubacex results expected over next 3-4 years. However, tactical trading like Tenaris-JC Decaux suggests some shorter-term opportunism within long-term framework.