Seeing some inaccuracies around Morgan Stanley’s recent report on
@MARA, so I want to clarify a few points:
#1 This analyst has been Underweight since he initiated coverage several months ago.
#2 Morgan Stanley is not “selling” any position. This is a sell-side research report.
#3 If you actually read the note, the math appears incorrect regarding the Starwood JV, even after we provided an illustrative example of how the economics work.
#4 The analyst openly acknowledges that he is waiting for a lease to be signed, which is typical of the sell-side: often late to recognize value until it is already obvious.
#5 And if you do not want to take my word for it, here is the analyst’s own language:
“We acknowledge the potential of this JV as an avenue for considerable growth, but continue to value pipeline MWs at a 10% chance of electrification until the partnership results in a deal.”