Three-A Resources seen to enjoy steady growth in F&B sector
Three-A Resources Bhd (3A) ended financial year 2017 (FY17) on a high note, as its fourth quarter of FY17 (4QFY17) net profit grew 8.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM14 million, bringing 3A’s FY17 net profit to RM41.6 million, up 7% y-o-y. 3A’s FY17 net profit exceeded our expectations by 8.7%, primarily attributed to stronger sales and favourable raw material costs. We upgrade our call to “outperform” in view of its current share price weakness.
A higher 4QFY17 revenue (+15.1% y-o-y) was reported on the back of a higher sales volume across its geographical markets. For FY17, 3A’s group sales grew by 6.1% y-o-y, as “other countries” sales jumped 30.1% compared with FY16. Malaysian sales were flat at -0.2%, while Singapore’s was slower at -7.3%. We are conservatively looking at a 4% to 6% growth for FY18 to FY20, on the back of an overall diversity in product offerings and continuous investment in capacity expansion plans. As an ingredient producer, 3A would benefit from steady growth in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, acting as a feeder to the industry with its products being widely used in food processing, in forms of raw materials or semi-finished goods needed for other food manufacturers to produce their finished goods.
Net profit for 4QFY17 and cumulative FY17 both increased in tandem with revenue growth. Operating, pre-tax and net margins for FY17 were consistent at 14.6%, 13.6% and 10.1% respectively (compared with 15.6%, 13.8% and 10% for FY16). 3A’s increasing focus on higher-margin products in addition to new product developments will continue to support margin levels.
We believe the recent slump in share price has deemed 3A attractive. We think further weakness in 3A’s share price is not justified as the group’s fundamentals remain intact. On top of that, the recent disposal of its joint venture in China is positive for the group as it allows 3A to relieve itself from possible incurrence of further losses in addition to redirecting capital expenditure commitments to other rewarding investments. We view 3A’s weak share price as an opportunity to accumulate. — PublicInvest Research, Feb 21
3A biar lambat tapi selamat... next q result will be very impressive due to inclusive of one time asset sales gain. Next month (may) after financial result rm 1.50 lah. Old man sama sifu cold eye can wait.
Going forward, Three-A said the group is in the midst of carrying out plans for lands acquired in the vicinity of existing factories, which is expected to contribute positively in the future
how much does the Maltodextrin Plant 3 contribute to the earning?? Seems like this is the catalyst for the share price. Tapioca powder price is the main factor that cause the operating cost increase. Seems like 3A in an undervalue price now.
I always losed money on speculative shares. About 10 years ago I changed my strategy by investing low price shares with good potentials. 3A fits in just nice. And I always went in when people shied away. I retired almost 4 years ago knowing that my holdings are sufficient to tide me over my retirement years. And my fellow professional friends who still play on speculative shares are still struggling.
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Food counter going up except 3A. Time for you to show your strength today...