bermaz's biz model is simple and straightforward. distribute mazda cars and trucks in Malaysia and Philippines. hold about 30% stake in inokom that assembles for mazda, BMW, Hyundai, etc
most of the profit earned, distribute as dividend. straight forward
BHD(BAuto) executive chairman Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh says the NAP should look into the sustainable growth opportunities for the auto industry, as the sector is impactful on social economic growth. “Sustainable growth can be achieved with a well-defined vehicle end-of-life policy. Additionally, the NAP should encourage the development of next generation products focusing on connectivity, electrification and safety. “This will ensure consumers are provided with energy-efficient, safe vehicles and expose the shortcomings of current technologies in mobility, ” he says.
Upgrade to buy with an unchanged target price (TP) of RM2.30: We recently hosted a site visit to Mazda Motor Corp’s Hiroshima plant. Founded in 1920, Mazda Motor 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 Bhd (BAuto) to “buy” (from “hold”) with an unchanged TP of RM2.30 on valuation grounds. At 11 times price-earnings ratio (PER) or 6% yield for earnings in the financial year 2020 estimate (FY20E), BAuto’s valuations look compelling. 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 569,000 units per 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 an estimated 10,000 employees. The Hiroshima plant manufactures most of the Mazda sports utility vehicle (SUV) models, while sedans like Mazda 2, Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 are mainly manufactured at the Hofu plant. We also saw Mazda Motor’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 — estimated 6,000 orders since the booking period started at end-October. Positioned as a new core product, the CX-30 will likely hit Malaysian shores by the first half of 2020 (1H20), with indicative pricing of RM143,000 to RM173,000; BAuto targets to sell an estimated 1,000 units per annum. Mazda Motor 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, Mazda Motor also highlighted the importance of the Malaysia auto market to the group as it contributed a five-year average 13% of total Asean sales volume between 2014 and 2018. BAuto’s one month-share price has fallen by around 9%, as the second quarter of FY20 (2QFY20) quarterly results, slated for release on Tuesday, 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 second half of FY20 outlook. At 11 times PER or 6% yield for FY20E, we believe the negatives are priced in and valuations look attractive. We upgrade our call to “buy” (from “hold”) with an unchanged TP of RM2.30 based on 12 times 2020 estimate PER. Key downside risks: Supply constraints on Mazda model and foreign exchange risks. — Affin Hwang Capital, Dec 5
this is defensive stock. Good to buy defensive stock on current coronavirus issue. And Coronavirus will eventually over, is a matter of time. Now the price already up until 1.95 and i still think it is undervalue. Can buy and keep for dividend.
Do some homework and comment with data: This is the 5 years record for BAuto dividen per share, DPS 21.25(2019) 10.40(2018) 11.65(2017) 16.90(2016) 14.60(2016) Average of 15sen, if base on price 1.85, that's 8.1%DY. Trap or not, make your own judgement and time will let you know the answer.
Will this newly announced NAP_2020 affect Bauto ? Can anyone who familiar with the industry to given some comments. Whatever, I started to buy for the dividend.
@Fabian I'm referring to the Mazda2 and Mazda3 which are overpriced for their segment. the CX5 and Mazda6 are good value. if one were to buy a ma,da 2 or mazda 3 then might as well ho for CX5.
For some models might as well top up a bit for continental. Mazda cars no longer have good value as few years ago cause Bermaz is too greedy and screwing up on pricing.
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ex-dividend date 28 jan yesterday caused the share price to drop, should recover rapidly