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Nel ASA and Cavendish Hydrogen - Will the subsidiary bring new momentum?

Since the listing of the spun-off hydrogen refueling station subsidiary Cavendish, investors are once again increasingly looking at the Norwegian H2 pioneer Nel ASA. The parent company has had a difficult three years, with a share price loss of 85%. The operational breakeven point has been repeatedly postponed, and market experts now predict it will be reached by 2028. The development costs for a European H2 infrastructure are weighing heavily on the balance sheet, and large government contracts are still lacking.

The markets are, therefore, looking to Cavendish as a beacon of hope. With an initial listing price of EUR 2.05, the first few days saw a lively upward and downward trend. Things have now calmed at EUR 2.36, and turnover is falling again. The website states ambitiously: "Our goal is to end emissions from heavy commercial vehicles. For more than two decades, we have been at the forefront of the development of hydrogen refueling solutions for road vehicles." The 33.8 million shares issued by the Company are currently valued at EUR 77.7 million. However, a loss of EUR 6 million was made again in the first quarter and the order backlog currently amounts to EUR 28 million. Worryingly, the cash on hand of EUR 5.8 million does not have much reach, so the next capital increase is likely already being prepared. At present, neither the parent company nor the subsidiary appear particularly promising. Technically oriented investors should keep an eye on the EUR 0.48 to 0.52 support zone for Nel ASA. If it turns around, it will be here!

First Hydrogen - If not now, then when?

The Canadian hydrogen specialist First Hydrogen is in an even better position. The Quebec-based company is building an integrated site for the assembly of hydrogen-powered delivery vehicles (FCEV) and the associated refueling station infrastructure. Extensive tests have already been successfully completed, and talks are now underway with Amazon and a major logistics provider from Mexico. The British gas supplier Wales & West Utilities (WWU) was also enthusiastic after the test series. For the WWU trial, First Hydrogen has teamed up with Protium Energy Solutions and Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions, and the "ready-to-go" hydrogen ecosystem is already underway here. First Hydrogen is also working with the well-known Fuel Cell to establish operations in North America.

The feasibility study for the combined 35-megawatt H2 production site, including the assembly plant in Shawinigan, Quebec, has started. The starting points for investors are manifold because, on the one hand, First Hydrogen can support the goals of a "Net Zero Carbon Strategy"; on the other hand, ESG-compliant complete packages can be acquired, which can put many large corporations miles ahead in their climate strategy. Offensive countries such as Germany, Italy, and Austria are now also accelerating the development of a hydrogen corridor from North Africa. In May, they signed a declaration of intent in Brussels to set up import pipelines, as announced by the German Federal Ministry of Economics. Once implemented, green hydrogen can flow to Europe. Think big, not small!

It can be assumed that North America will also take further steps in its decarbonization strategy as part of the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act). First Hydrogen is on the ground to initiate corresponding projects. The share is currently trading with good volume at around EUR 0.40. The low price is likely due to the current industry trend, which is taking smaller stocks into custody. A good opportunity for risk-conscious investors.

Plug Power and nucera - Why does every report fizzle out here?

A major tragedy is currently unfolding for Plug Power's share price, which has been going downhill since the US Department of Energy promised USD 1.65 billion in cover for the construction of 6 giga-hydrogen power plants. On the day of publication, the share price reached the USD 5 mark again; yesterday, it stood at USD 2.30. Last week, it was announced that Plug Power is seeking further development in the area of Basic Engineering and Design Package (BEDP) contracts. Since the launch of the offering two years ago, the New York-based company has increased the volume of BEDP contracts worldwide to a capacity of 7.5 GW. With revenues of at least USD 500 million per gigawatt, Plug aims to more than triple its turnover by 2028. Sounds ambitious, but the share should be put back on the watchlist at USD 2.30.

thyssenkrupp nucera is the European counterpart to Plug Power. Large-scale electrolysers are also built here. Despite a good pipeline due to auction rounds by the European Commission, the scenario has not yet been fully reflected operationally. However, sales are expected to double to EUR 1.35 billion by 2026 and profits will continue to be generated. 9 of 14 analysts on the Refinitiv Eikon platform issued a "Buy" recommendation. The consensus target price is EUR 18.35, which is exactly 100% of the current level of around EUR 9.20. Collect!

The big stock market rally in 2024 has so far been without the hydrogen sector. Nevertheless, Nel and Cavendish are bringing a breath of fresh air to the sector. Plug Power, thyssenkrupp nucera, and First Hydrogen are fundamentally favourable at current levels. The charts are all so low that it only takes a small rotation movement in the market for the first candidates to double. We therefore recommend regular monitoring of the H2 watchlist.