Valuetronics – Challenging Market Conditions

By augustine16 //
January 27, 2023
Excerpts from UOBKayHian report

Valuetronics (SGX: BN2)

  • Valuetronics ’s 1HFY23 net profit of HK$58m (+2% yoy and qoq) was in line with our expectation, making up 50% of our FY23 estimate.
  • 1HFY23 revenue went up 4% yoy due to increased customer demand. However, margins have fallen due to higher component prices and supply chain disruptions.
  • A cautious outlook is maintained amid market uncertainties, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and US Fed rate hikes.
Maintain HOLD and target price of S$0.52.

Valuetronics results in line with expectations

Valuetronics’ (VALUE) 1HFY23 net profit of HK$58m (+2.3% yoy, +1.8% qoq) was in line our expectation, making up 50% of our FY23 estimate. Revenue increased 3.6% yoy due to greater demand in the US, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Canada segments. However, we note that gross and net margins fell by 1.7ppt and 0.1ppt respectively, due to:
  • higher component prices caused by tight supply, and
  • impact of the group’s supply chain disruption and productivity.

The ICE segment’s revenue rose due increased customer demand

VALUE’s industrial and commercial electronics (ICE) segment’s revenue increased by 15.9% yoy to HK$805.5m, due to a significant rise in demand from customers. However, revenue declined for the consumer electronic (CE) segment, by 23% yoy to HK$246m. This is mainly due to poorer demand in end-markets.

Conservative outlook due to challenging macroeconomic environment

VALUE expects lower consumer demand as consumer purchasing power and business confidence weakens from:
  • the Russia-Ukraine conflict,
  • rising geopolitical tensions, and
  • US Fed rate hikes.

Valuetronics proposes interim dividend of 4 HK cents/share

VALUE has recommended an interim dividend of 4 HK cents/share for 1HFY23 (4 HK cents/share in 1HFY22). This represents a payout ratio of 30%.

Valuation/Recommendation

Maintain HOLD and target price of S$0.52, pegged to an unchanged long-term mean PE of 11x FY23 EPS. The catalysts will be positive outlook on Vietnam market and proactive management amid market challenges.
Valuetronics share price chart
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