The share price has not been performing lately as it has retreated to 2.21 from a peak of 2.78 on July 9. This could be attributed to a delay in the pricing approvals for the Mazda CX5 Turbo and CX8. This evidenced from a number of Mazda cars lying idle in the Inokom plant in Kulim Kedah. The management expects the issue to be resolved soon. Source: The Edge Malaysia Nov 11 --17, 2019
Is this a good choice for long term investing? Bauto biz is selling mazda vehicles and providing after sales services. What is the prospect of it maintaining profits and growing its business?
Fundamentally means relying on trade receivables to pay off trade payable in case of receivable default then it may cause value to shrink. If the receivables can be converted to cash the payout will be better in the future. Consider average for Auto industry. In current market condition bad due to higher chance of it defaulting. When market recovers considered good. Decision to hold instead due to dividend returns are still below EPS which is consider a good payout by the company.
The receivables mainly due from their sales agent or customers pending loan approval. Generally, the default is low. Because you will not get the car even u paid the downpayment, must wait for loan approved.
please bring in more CKD models to boost the sales. Recently reveal CBU CX-30 will not help. it need to be CKD asap. it will be flooded with CX-30 OTR if CKD, just like the CX-5. Else it will like the CBU mazda3, hardly to see one OTR due to too expensive.
A 2.75sen/share interim dividend declared, generous 95% payout (1HFY20)
Temporary impact from CX8 and facelift CX5 pricing approval delay
Earnings delayed, not cancelled; ready booking bank to meet delayed deliveries next quarter
Maintain BUY at unchanged TP of RM2.85
A weak 2QFY20. BAuto reported a weak set of results for its 2QFY20. The group registered a core net profit of RM22m for its 2QFY20 bringing 1HFY20 core net profit to RM73m (normalized for ESOS expense of RM2.3m). This is behind expectations accounting for 28% and 29% of our and consensus estimates respectively. However, we expect the weakness to be temporary. An interim dividend of 2.75sen/share was declared bringing 1H20 interim dividend to 6sen/share, representing a generous 95% payout. Temporary sales slowdown. The weak 2QFY20 earnings (-71%yoy) were due to the delay in deliveries of the all new CX8 (launched in Oct19) and facelift CX5 (launched Sep19) which was a result of the delay in regulators’ pricing approval of these models. This resulted in Mazda TIV falling 27%qoq and 47%yoy. The weak domestic performance was partly offset by improved earnings at BAuto Philippines (BAP) ( 79%yoy) driven by an improved model mix following launch of the new Mazda 3 this quarter (BAP sales were previously mainly driven by the Mazda 2). Associate earnings also affected. Associate earnings (comprising 30%-owned manufacturing units MMSB and Inokom) saw spillover impact from the pricing delay issues – volumes are only recognized once the finished units are invoiced to end-customers. MMSB earnings specifically fell by 31%qoq and 68%yoy in 2QFY20. A recovery in Mazda TIV and group earnings, expected from next quarter onwards, should be accompanied by a turnaround in associate performance as well. Earnings delayed, not cancelled. We expect the delivery delays to be contained to the current quarter as the pricing issues have been resolved and deliveries should be reflected from 3QFY20 onwards. Bookings for the CX8 stand at ~400 units (vs. a target monthly volume of 250-300 units) while bookings for the CX5 currently stands at around 750 units. BAuto has built-up sufficient inventories to meet the delayed deliveries next quarter. Beyond the CX8 and facelift CX5, the CX30 (CBU) is scheduled to be launched in 3QFY20. Source: MIDF Research - 11 Dec 2019
Bermaz Auto Bhd (Dec 11, RM2.05) Maintain buy with a lower target price of RM2.65: Bermaz Auto Bhd’s second quarter of financial year 2020 (2QFY20) core net profit fell sharply to RM21.5 million (-71% year-on-year, -59% quarter-on-quarter). This brought earnings for the first half of FY20 (1HF20) to only RM73 million, making up 33% and 31% of our and consensus full-year estimates respectively. The reduced earnings were attributed to lower sales volume, poorer sales mix and lower contribution from the company’s associates. As 2QFY20 only captured 1.5 months sales of the new facelift CX-5 model and did not record CX-8 sales — which only received pricing approval in mid- November — we expect sales contribution from these models and earnings to improve in 2HFY20. Upside to earnings may come from better sales of new models, especially CX-8, as well as higher-than-expected contribution from its associates, mainly Mazda Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Cut earnings forecasts for FY20/21/22 by 16%/9%/9% mainly on lower sales volume and margin assumption. While we are positive on contributions from CX-5 and CX-8 models going forward, we have lowered our volume and margins assumption due to delay in CX-8 sales; expected economic slowdown which might affect consumer affordability; and also the competitive sport utility vehicle segment as more models are expected to be launched next year. Post-earnings adjustment, Bermaz Auto’s valuation is still attractive at 11 times FY20 price-to-earnings (-1 standard deviation of five-year mean) and offers good dividend yield of 7% (assuming 90% payout). — AllianceDBS Research, Dec 11
Earnings delayed, not cancelled. We expect the delivery delays to be contained to the current quarter as the pricing issues have been resolved and deliveries should be reflected from 3QFY20 onwards. Bookings for the CX8 stand at ~400 units (vs. a target monthly volume of 250-300 units) while bookings for the CX5 currently stands at around 750 units. BAuto has built-up sufficient inventories to meet the delayed deliveries next quarter. Beyond the CX8 and facelift CX5, the CX30 (CBU) is scheduled to be launched in 3QFY20. Source: MIDF Research - 11 Dec 2019
Dividend. BAuto declared a second interim dividend of 2.75 sen per share (2QFY19: 3.75 sen/share), to be payable on 17th February 2020. This brings its 1HFY20 dividend per share to 6 sen, translating to a 98% payout ratio.
no wonder epf increased its stake to more than 10% , real dividend stock :)
Dividend. BAuto declared a second interim dividend of 2.75 sen per share (2QFY19: 3.75 sen/share), to be payable on 17th February 2020. This brings its 1HFY20 dividend per share to 6 sen, translating to a 98% payout ratio.
Outlook. BAuto will leverage onto the newly launched CX-5 facelift and new CX-8 in 2HFY20. Other highly anticipated models are CX-30 (targeted to launch in 3QFY20) and MX-30 (hybrid or EV), recently reviewed in Tokyo Motor Show. Forecast. We adjusted lower earnings for FY20-22 by 26.3%, 27.1% and 25.5% respectively, after imputing lower sales volume and overall margins. Maintain BUY, TP: RM2.38. We maintain BUY recommendation on BAuto with lower TP of RM2.38 (from RM2.85), based on CY21 P/E of 14x (rolled forward from CY20), supported by: (i) healthy balance sheet with net cash position of RM178.0m (15.3sen/share); (ii) attractive line up models to sustain sales volume; and (iii) high dividend yield of 5.6-7.0%.
Source: Hong Leong Investment Bank Research - 11 Dec 2019
We recently hosted a site visit to Mazda Motor Corporation’s (MC) Hiroshima plant. Founded in 1920, MC is a multinational premier automaker, ranked 15th in global auto sales in 2018. With an attractive product line up and on resolving domestic issues related to pricing, we are upgrading Bermaz Auto (Bauto) to BUY (from Hold) with an unchanged TP of RM2.30 on valuation grounds. At 11x PER/ 6% yield for FY20E, Bauto’s valuations look compelling.
Impressive Mixed Production Line and a Highly Efficient Plant
Post visit, we are impressed that the Hiroshima plant adopts a mixed production line – the ability to produce multiple car models on the same assembly line. We gather that the current 569k units/annum production capacity has reached maximum capacity. We saw automation mostly in the stamping process area; the final assembly, however, is less automated and is mainly supported by est.10k employees. The Hiroshima plant manufactures most of the Mazda SUV models, while the sedans like Mazda 2, Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 are mainly manufactured at Hofu plant.
A New Mazda – Maturing Kodo Design Language, Coming to Malaysia
We also saw MC’s all-new Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, which adopts Mazda’s latest Kodo design language. We learnt that demand for CX-30 in Japan is strong – est. 6k orders since the booking period started in end-Oct. Positioned as a new core product, the CX-30 will likely hit Malaysian shores by 1H20, with indicative pricing of RM143k-RM173k; Bauto targets to sell est. 1k unit/annum.
Growth Stemming From ASEAN; Malaysia Market Still Very Relevant
MC believes the ASEAN market has growth potential, in particular Vietnam, considering i) the growing young population, ii) growing economy and iii) rapid motorisation trend. That said, MC also highlighted the importance of the Malaysia auto market to the Group as it contributed a 5- year avg.13% of total ASEAN sales volume between 2014-2018.
Upgrading Bauto to BUY, Following Share-price Decline
Bauto’s 1M-share price has fallen by c.9%, as 2QFY20 quarterly results, slated for release on 10th Dec, is expected to be sequentially weaker due to the delay in car pricing approvals for its CX-8 model. We are comforted to know that the issue has been resolved, and will not affect Bauto’s 2HFY20 outlook. At 11x PER/ 6% yield for FY20E, we believe the negatives are priced in and valuations look attractive. Upgrading to BUY (from Hold) with an unchanged TP of RM2.30 based on 12x CY20E PER. Key downside risks: supply constraints on Mazda model and forex risks. Source: Affin Hwang Research - 5 Dec 2019
:) coming quarterly results , to be released in 2020 should be nice :)
Mazda (BAuto) sales in Oct improved 122.4% MoM to 1.0k units, following launch of CX-5 facelift. However, sales declined 39.4% YoY and 21.7% YTD (to 9.9k units) due to high base effect of strong demand during GST free period. We expect stronger sales volume in Nov following recent launch of CX-5 facelift and new CX-8. Upcoming launches include new CX-30 and CX-3 facelift by year end as well as another new model in 2020 (potentially MX- 30).
Source: Hong Leong Investment Bank Research - 4 Dec 2019
Source: Hong Leong Investment Bank Research - 4 Dec 2019
Hibiscus TP RM 1.75 why keep drop also? Any surprise if B Auto same?
Posted by KP_RECT > Dec 12, 2019 2:48 PM | Report Abuse Hi all, appreciate if you all can share the link from respective investment research done by someone instead of pasting here. It flood the forum all over here. Tq!
me 2, tomorrow, it will fly. buy rate at closing time was 55%. saw the price fell to 2.02 then buyers grabbed the share non stop till 2.05 back but last transacted price was 2.04. I think the chase will continue tomorrow, good luck. :)
PETALING JAYA: Better earnings are expected for BERMAZ AUTO BHD (BAuto) in the second half of its current financial year ending April 30,2020, on the back of anticipated demand for new and existing Mazda models.
Following the earnings revision and after rolling over our valuation base to FY21F (YE April), we trim our TP slightly to RM2.70/share (from RM2.85/share previously) though our BUY call on BAuto remains intact. From a valuation standpoint, BAuto is cheap at just 10x FY21F earnings while dividend yield of 8% is attractive.
Fundamentals are ok, dividend is high. Challenges ahead are competitions are getting stronger and car sales are dropping. However Mazda's brand itself is picking up. At RM2.01 should be a reasonable price for entry. Just bought a small amount.
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Posted by AndK > 2019-10-29 14:26 | Report Abuse
CX4 is only introduce in China. Maybe will bring in if there is any market potential.