QR 20m is chicken feed, only contribute <1 cent to NTA. New contracts award n corporate excercise needed to spike price. Sardin’s contribution needed here
KNM GROUP BHD: (MYR0.25) Higher profit thanks to a lower effective tax rate Maybank IB Retail Research
KNM reported a net profit of MYR20.3m in 1Q20 (+10% YoY). Excluding one-off net loss, its 1Q20 core PATMI jumped 62% YoY. In comparison, the group booked in a one-off net gain of approximately MYR5.1m a year ago, mainly due to reversal of warranty and reversal of impairment loss on other receivables. No dividend was declared for the current quarter.
In 1Q20, revenue fell 7% YoY, partly due to temporary closure of its China’s and Malaysia’s operations following the COVID-19 lockdowns, as well as lower production level in its Thailand operations. Despite the lower revenue, the higher PATMI was mainly attributable to a lower effective tax rate of 7.6% (1Q19: 28.5%).
Although the stronger 1Q20 results were commendable, 2020 will be a challenging year for the group. Global economic growth is hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which in turn, would hurt global demand. Our analyst believes that normalizing global demand will only materialize if a cure/ vaccine for COVID-19 is developed/ launched quicker than anticipated.
Besides the COVID-19 outbreak, jobs flow has been slow thus far, particularly in the face of a low oil price environment. Brent spot price averaged USD63.99 in 2019 vs. an average of USD41.22 YTD, down approximately 36%. Nonetheless, MKE believes that oil production cut by OPEC+ as well as stricter compliance will help to support oil price.
The group has return to profitability in FY19 after slipping into losses in 2016. The 1Q20 results show that its turnaround is intact but investors with lower risk appetite should continue to stay cautious. Notably, its global footprint (Asia & Oceania and Europe made up 16% and 84% of 1Q20 revenue respectively) will also feel the impact of the lockdowns worldwide.
In terms of valuation, the stock is trading at an annualised 1Q20 core P/E of 7.5x and a trailing P/B of 0.4x. KNM offers potential turnaround play but execution is key to success. Another potential re-rating catalyst would be a successful de-gearing exercise. As at end-Mar 2020, its net gearing stood at 0.7x. YTD, its share price was down 33%.
this maybank .. when got project 75 million then TP 0.23 .. when result ok then tp 0.25.. like that aunty chong and macik kiah also know to give TP lah.. buy KNM buy for future project and renewable energy ... recurring income !!
They need more tickets lower... Press down like glove series yesterday. I think they smell Crude Oil will drop on Monday. That's why selling only for whole day
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Aiyo...245-250...! Why?