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In 2005, the tanker industry faces a confluence of strong global economic growth, with oil demand increasing by over 2%, and stricter regulations targeting single-hull vessels. As competition rises for shipyard capacity and investor concerns focus on rate volatility and the orderbook, Jefferies provides insights into the evolving landscape. Despite the historical volatility and low P/E ratios that have characterized the sector, there is an increasing interest in tanker stocks, reflected in rising trading volumes and a market cap exceeding $20 billion. Explore Jefferies' charter rate assumptions and the risk/reward dynamics of the tanker market.
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Weathering The Perfect Storm Magnus Fyhr
What’s In Store For 2005? • Strong Global Economic Growth • Global Oil Demand Growing At 2%+ • Stricter Regulations Against Single Hulls • Increasing Competition For Shipyard Capacity • Investor Concerns Center On Rate Volatility & Orderbook • Risk/Reward Remains Attractive
Jefferies Charter Rate Assumptions VLCC Charter Rates (2000-2006E) Suezmax Charter Rates (2000-2006E) MR Product Charter Rates (2000-2006E) Aframax Charter Rates (2000-2006E)
The “Rodney Dangerfield” of the Energy Sector … • Low P/E’s reflect volatility • Capital intensive with historically poor returns • Fragmented industry • Tanker shares have historically been valued on NAV
… Is Finally Getting Some Respect • Shipping stocks showing up on investor radar screens • Trading volumes increasing • Increasing number of publicly traded shipping companies • Group market cap now above $20 billion
Asset Values Are Firming Despite Volatility VLCC Sale Prices (2000-2005) EBITDA Payback On VLCC Newbuild VLCC Spot Charter Rates (2000-2005) VLCC 1 Yr. T/C Rates (2000-2005)