"We only started feeling the impact mid-April, where our skincare products saw a slowdown in sales. By the end of April, most of our sales were from hand sanitisers, not colour cosmetics or skincare products."
Chriszen has since initiated several measures aimed at sustaining the business, including launching a new line-up of moisturising hand sanitisers on March 23. Leong explains that the company chose to sell hand sanitisers because of the increased demand, and besides, it falls under the personal care and skincare category, which does not stray far from the company brand image.
"After the MCO in March, everyone started to research what hand sanitisers are, and how to use them properly. At that point, the demand was very high but a lot of the raw materials were out of stock. We managed to get the stock in time and we were able to capture some market share," says Leong.
She adds that instead of selling directly to consumers, Chriszen focussed on selling to other businesses. “A few years ago, I participated in a lot of business associations and a lot of business owners are familiar with our brand and will buy from us for corporate use.”
Chriszen launched a range of natural hand sanitisers in January. However, this range has been temporarily discontinued because it is non-alcoholic and therefore, not as effective against viruses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers with greater than 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol as the preferred form of hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
QR results just out, loss and it doesn't say much abt the ethanol biz or hand sanitizers
Current Year’s Prospects The highly challenging global economic conditions, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is causing significant disruption and uncertainty to business and economies across the world. The sharp decline in oil prices which was triggered by a lack of demand since the beginning of year 2020 following China’s economic lockdown, and the continuous oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, has further dampened the economic outlook. The volatility and uncertainties in the global markets will continue to put downward pressure on the demand and product margins of the Group’s operating divisions for the remaining period of financial year ending 31 May 2020. The Board will continue to seek ways to safeguard its profitability.
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The Industrial Chemical Division also posted lower revenue of RM246.0 million for the quarter compared with RM294.8 million recorded in the same period last year, attributed by lower volume and generally lower average selling prices. The Division managed to lower its losses and recorded a LBT of RM1.5 million for the quarter, as compared to LBT of RM8.2 million achieved in the same period last year, due to improved margin earned on certain products.
Looks like a wrong choice... Shld focus on hexza for the full ethanol play
Today Nylex 3rd Q report EPS -2.10(Loss).In their Current year's Prospect, not a word mention about Ethanol???. I still prefer to BUY Hexza for the Ethanol business. For the current quarter under review, the Nylex Group registered a lower revenue of RM275.3 million, which represents a decrease of 15.4% from RM325.3 million recorded in the same period last financial year. The decline in revenue was mainly due to lower contribution from the Industrial Chemical Division. The Group managed to lower the LBT for the period to RM2.6 million, compared to LBT of RM7.7 million recorded in the corresponding period last year, attributable to higher earnings contributed by the Industrial Chemical Division and the Polymer Division. The Polymer Division posted lower revenue of RM25.1 million for the current fiscal quarter,
What happen to their QR result? Loss? I have done biz with this company and i thought the performance will be satisfactory. Luckily sold all my holdings.
1. After Feb 2020 Crude oil COLLAPSED from USD55 TO BELOW USD25
With feedcost for polymer halved the profits from industrial chemical will spike up
2. Only in March 18 Mco lock down started and gloves spiked. My comfort gloves bought 88.5 sen jumped over Rm2.00 and Supermax jumped from Rm1.73 to near Rm4.00 now
Then after that face masks stock like Adventa spiked from my buy call of 57 sen to over Rm1.30
Now sanitizer use spiked and because ethanol was in Hexza report prices of Hexza jumped from 70 sen to LIMIT UP over Rm1.40(up 100%)
Is there mention of ethanol?
Yes, for that you must go see 2 things
1. Annual Report of 2019 mentioned that Nylex closed factories for months to upgrade and expand it So production decreased.
But now it is ready . Just in time to meet covid 19 demand spike for sanitizer
This latest good news was just given yesterday after qtr report already prepared . It was revealed to Rakunten
Nylex people also whataspped to me
We are very happy to buy "Ahead of time"
As nylex and ancom will both do very well from now
Nylex's ethanol factory in Chuping, Perlis (Fermpro Sdn Bhd) has 11 acres but out of that 6 acres is molasses treatment pond. Factory and office is about 5 acres, half of Hexza's ethanol factory in Tasek, Ipoh (Chemical Industries (Malaya) Sdn Bhd (10 acres)
Strange that Nylex does not mention anything about ethanol. Especially when every other listed companies seizing the opportunity to broadcast their healthcare-related venture. And we know for a fact that Nylex is a major ethanol supplier.
And the share price is still very well supported after result announcement. Was it stage for 'someone' to buy more?
We are positive on Ancom Bhd (“Ancom”) prospects and growth trajectory of their agrichemical business. This division contributes over 70% of group’s profit with decent gross margins of over 15%. Its 4-year CAGR is solid of over 25% in revenue and profits. As such, we believe Ancom will see better days in FY21 when its restructuring gains traction. BUY with target price of RM0.90 premised on 12.5x PER FY21 being 2-year average PER and comparable to its peers.
Ancom’s key driver and hidden jewel is their agrichemical business under Ancom Crop Care Sdn Bhd. The other major asset being its 48.95% stake in Nylex Bhd which is in the industrial chemical business that has hit a sweet spot amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It is experiencing surge in demand for their ethanol production, an active ingredient in sanitisers. Its business of manufacturing hand sanitisers and hygiene and sanitisation services is the new normal in the wake of gradual opening of most business post CMCO. Ancom’s foray into sanitiser production is complementary to their existing business as the margins are fairly lucrative with gross margins ranging between 25-40%.
Core business and hidden jewel lies in their subsidiary Ancom Crop Care Sdn Bhd which contributes over 70% of the profit to Ancom Bhd. Agriculture chemicals which are part of the food supply chain are predominantly used in sugar cane plantation, palm oil plantations. It has reported FY19 net profit of RM35m and is expected to maintain is profitability for FY20 and FY21. This value however is trapped at group level which is undergoing restructuring as their other business has been a drag such as media that realised over RM12m loss for FY19.
Nevertheless, we still expect Ancom Bhd to remain profitable with agribusiness to be the key driver delivering earnings growth via expansion of capacities and new products for the agribusiness coming onstream by FY21. This would catapult group’s earnings and expect growth momentum to continue with EPS to chart double digit growth for FY21 and beyond.
And these are some good points
1) ANCOM 4-Year CAGR is solid of over 25%
2) Seeing better days ahead Rakunten gave a PER12.5 Target Price for Ancom at 90 sen
That is too modest. The Surge in NYLEX will lift up Ancom past Rm1,00 to Rm1.20 possible
3) Ancom owns 48.95% of NYLEX
The other major asset being its 48.95% stake in Nylex Bhd which is in the industrial chemical business that has hit a sweet spot amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It is experiencing surge in demand for their ethanol production, an active ingredient in sanitisers.
Nylex has Hit a SWEET SPOT in Covid 19 pandemic!
Nylex is experiencing SURGE IN DEMAND for their ethanol production, an active ingredient in sanitizers
So Both Nylex & Ancom will benefit tremendously from the Upward Surge of Demand for Sanitizers
Gloves, face masks & isolation gowns are defensive
Only sanitizer is Offensive
Glove, face mask & isolation gown protect from Covid 19
Hi Calvin, thanks for all your research and effort - we all appreciate it very much. I have a question that I hope you can answer.... I can understand the thought processes behind your confidence in this counter, however do you think the drop in crude oil and the profit gained from the surge in demand for ethanol is enough to pivot the company from being loss making to profitable? Thanks for your time.
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Posted by Mikecyc > 2020-05-14 09:55 | Report Abuse
Ho ho FY19 n FY20 (2Q) is at Loss..