Smart Picks of the Week: Transcorp, NASCON & Presco Catch Analysts’ Eye! ✨

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Smart Picks of the Week: Transcorp, NASCON & Presco Catch Analysts’ Eye! ✨

Nigerian stocks continued their winning streak last week, pushing the main equity index higher by 2.4% — with banks and energy stocks leading the charge. And with the half-year mark fast approaching, savvy investors are making their final moves in anticipation of interim dividends.

While this isn’t a buy, sell, or hold recommendation, here are 5 stocks that market analysts believe are worth watching based on strong fundamentals and current valuations.

This Week’s Top Stock Picks

1. Transnational Corporation (Transcorp)

Transcorp takes the top spot this week, largely due to:
• Trading below its intrinsic value
• Strong potential to declare a solid half-year dividend
• PB ratio: 1.6x | PE ratio: 8.6x | RSI: 64.6

2. NASCON

Known for its role in the FMCG sector, NASCON made the list for:
• Undervaluation relative to its fundamentals
• Dividend expectations for the half-year
• PB ratio: 3.4x | PE ratio: 7.8x | RSI: 86.4

3. Presco

This agro-industrial powerhouse is being watched for:
• Solid business fundamentals
• High likelihood of a strong H1 dividend payout
• PB ratio: 6.1x | PE ratio: 11.1x | RSI: 87.7

4. NEM Insurance

Analysts flagged NEM for:
• Trading well below its book and intrinsic value
• Potential long-term upside in the insurance sector
• PB ratio: 1.1x | PE ratio: 2.7x | RSI: 75

5. Computer Warehouse Group (CWG)

CWG rounds off the list with:
• Clear undervaluation
• Reasonable earnings multiple and technical strength
• PB ratio: 3.1x | PE ratio: 5.5x | RSI: 75.1

Key Takeaway for the InvestingPort Community

These picks offer a guide, not a guarantee. Before investing, do your own due diligence or consult your financial advisor. Fundamentals like price-to-book, price-to-earnings, and RSI are key tools — but timing and market sentiment also matter..

Are any of these already on your radar? Or are you adding one now? Let’s keep learning, sharing, and investing smartly — together.

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