BHP Financial Summary
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, BHP Billiton operates at global level and has a presence in over 25 countries, where it employs over 40,000 people. The company’s diverse range of products stretches from mining and metal operations to minerals, gas, oil and steel. This variety comes from the merger of its two parts, BHP and Billiton, in June 2001. With a 25% increase in revenue from 2007 and a significant 150% increase in dividends over last three years, BHP Billiton has registered record profits for seven consecutive years. The company is designed around Customer Sector Groups, which are supported by operational functions while they place the importance on the customer. The company places a high interest in sustainable development to ensure improved performance
This P/E Suggests BHP Billiton Is a Buy – Motley Fool
This P/E Suggests BHP Billiton Is a BuyMotley FoolIs BHP Billiton a buy? The mining sector has been left behind by the wider market so far in 2013, and BHP Billiton's share price has fallen by 13% since the start of the year — so is it a buy? Let's take a look at BHP's current price-to-earnings ratio …3 Cheap FTSE 100 Growth Shares: Petrofa …
Banking share price bubble still has way to go – Sydney Morning Herald
BigPond NewsBanking share price bubble still has way to goSydney Morning HeraldOn average the share prices of the four major banks have risen a robust 34.8 per cent over the past 12 months, more than double the performance of the ASX/S&P 200 Index. Earlier this year Commonwealth Bank eclipsed BHP as Australia's most valuable …The big banks face th …
Woodside move may yet pay dividends – The Age
Sydney Morning HeraldWoodside move may yet pay dividendsThe AgeIn the end it's earnings per share and return on equity that is important. So no matter what BHP, Rio and Woodside do with their dividends, their share prices will go lower unless they lift their earnings outlooks. BHP has a ROE of 37 per cent and Rio …Woodside Now A Yield Play; BHP And Ri …
BHP Billiton Could Be An Intriguing Income Investment – Seeking Alpha
BHP Billiton Could Be An Intriguing Income InvestmentSeeking AlphaFor the first half year of 2013, BHP reported an EPS of $0.79 a share down almost 60% from $1.88 in the prior-year period. The earnings were hit by a double whammy of lower selling prices and higher costs. Revenues dropped more than 14% to $32.2 …and more »
MARKETS SPECTATOR: BHP's debt determinedness – Business Spectator
MARKETS SPECTATOR: BHP's debt determinednessBusiness SpectatorMARKETS SPECTATOR: BHP's debt determinedness. Brett Cole 8 May, 1:53 PM 1 · Industries · Resources and Energy · Markets · ASX. The world's biggest mining company is scouring debt markets for the best deal as it seeks to convince investors it is lean …an …
BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto: The 'super miners' – MSN Money
Brisbane TimesBHP Billiton, Rio Tinto: The 'super miners'MSN MoneyBHP's American Depositary Receipt, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and represents two Australian stock exchange-listed shares, is off 18.17% in price-only terms, with a total return of negative 16.91%. Rio's NYSE-listed ADR, which …Is There Big Value In Min …
Could BHP Billiton Be Headed For A Fall? – Seeking Alpha
Could BHP Billiton Be Headed For A Fall?Seeking AlphaBHP Billiton's (BHP) stock price has been under pressure since it topped out at over $80 per share in recent months, leaving investors wondering if the stock price has finally exceeded its fair value range (a range between which we think the stock is …and more »
BHP Billiton is still a darling of investors – BDlive
BHP Billiton is still a darling of investorsBDliveIn one week, BHP's share price fell 5.6%, while other mining companies had an even rockier ride. With commodities prices in flux, BHP is expected to focus sharply on containing costs to improve its profitability. On Thursday it sent a highly visible …and more »
Markets Live: Sell-off hits ASX – Sydney Morning Herald
Markets Live: Sell-off hits ASXSydney Morning HeraldMeanwhile, BHP shares are down 0.3 per cent, while Rio has lost 0.7 per cent and Fortescue is off 0.85 per cent. Upvotes:0 ….. On the ASX 24, the June share price index futures contract was down 14 points at 5,206, with 6,060 contracts traded …and more »
MARKETS SPECTATOR: Arrium's poor port overhang – Business Spectator
MARKETS SPECTATOR: Arrium's poor port overhangBusiness Spectator… port overhang. Iron ore miner Arrium is recording some promising sales but its lack of an efficient ship loading system is likely what's hindering its share price. … Perpetual's Matt Sherwood is mystified as to why stock markets keep hitting new …and more »