(Stocks Discussion) SGX: Straits Trading (SGX: S20)?

Agree for Straits trading its property division is a real GEM. It has stakes with ARA in property funds who are making double digit growths. These funds are private which us normal investors cant buy

In addition, being a reit manager with ARA and investing in SUntec REIT, ARA book value has been growing. ARA itself has not revalued the freehold land it owns in Singapore unlike many property counters. This itself is a possible increase to the book value. This is also why Straits Trading has been doing a consistent sharebuyback on its own shares despite trading close to current book value.Because they themselves know they can revalue their own assets to a higher value without fail

Had a brief look at the company earlier. Quite interesting in that it started out as a tin smelting company and now has 3 focus areas in property, hospitality and resources. Not exactly a dividend type company, more for growth. I like that they have stakes in ARA, Suntec reit and a number of freehold japanese residential units (like saizen). May be a good time to vest as they are trading at a good discount to book.