Barloworld Limited. JSE: BAW

Background of Barloworld
Barloworld Limited is a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed multinational industrial brand management company which was established in South Africa in 1902. The company is a respected distributor of leading international brands, providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics solutions.
From a humble history as a woolen goods merchant, the company today has a presence in 20 countries in Africa, Europe and Asia, employing around 20 000 people. The diversified group is split into several divisions, namely Automotive, Equipment, Handling, Logistics and Power.
Under the Automotive division, businesses include Avis, Budget Rent a Car, Barloworld Motor Retail and Digital disposal solutions. The group’s Equipment division is the official dealer for Caterpillar’s range of mining, construction and industrial equipment in 11 southern African countries, along with Spain, Portugal and Russia. Through two business units in southern Africa, the Handling division distributes a number of global brands and supplies equipment, technology technology-enabled solutions and services to the agricultural mechanisation and materials handling industries.
Meanwhile, Barloworld Logistics has grown into one of southern Africa’s top supply chain solutions specialists, and also has operations in the UK, United States and Middle East. Barloworld Power is responsible for sale of new engines and generators supported by an after-sales network, in the electric power, marine, industrial engine and rental market. The group recorded revenue of R 62 billion in 2015, with profits of R 4 billion.
Barloworld Shares Growth Driver
Despite tough economic conditions and the stagnancy of the markets in which Barloworld operates, the group has managed to register solid financial data and increased profits. The group has benefited from a variety of diverse growth sectors and geographies, strong executive capabilities and good partnerships with globally recognised brands.
Barloworld believes it is in the right segments within the mining, infrastructure, automotive, agricultural, logistics and power industries to achieve its long term growth goals. The company is focused on its people, diversity and innovative
solutions, and has identified that it can turn some of the economic challenges of today into opportunities. For example, the power business has decided to buy into the renewable energy market, whilst the agricultural side of the business has identified opportunities to broaden its participation in the food value chain.In the near future, the forecast is that trade conditions will remain difficult, but Barloworld anticipates that revenues in South Africa and globally will continue showing resilience.
Barloworld Group Investor Tip
The live online stocks chart shows that Barloworld shares have a strong history of trading well on the stock market, but the weakened economy has stifled Barloworld share price somewhat. Improved performance from the group’s operations in Russia and Iberia has however offset the tough economic conditions locally, helping the group remain profitable and retaining confidence to buy Barloworld shares. The group has proven its ability to register good performance during tough times, but market conditions still need to improve if profits and Barloworld share price are to increase.
Barloworld Major Shareholders
Government Employees Pension Fund.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Services
Sub industry
Industrial Distribution & Rental
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barloworld?
A well respected multinational industrial brand management company in South Africa that provides integrated, fleet & rental management, logistic solutions, and product support.
Can you buy Barloworld shares online?
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Is Barloworld a good share to buy?
Currently, market conditions will have to improve for profits and Barloworld share price to increase.
When did Barloworld list on the JSE?
2002
Who are the major shareholders in Barloworld?
Government Employees Pension Fund.