Thaicom Buy (2017E TP Bt33.00)
Company Update
Close Bt20.00
ICT
Earnings upgrade/Earnings downgrade/Overview unchanged
October 6, 2016
Lack of near‐term catalysts Price Performance (%)
Source: SET Smart
FY16
FY17
Consensus EPS (Bt)
1.973
2.066
KT ZMICO vs. consensus Share data
2.9%
‐3.2%
Reuters / Bloomberg
THCOM.BK/THCOM TB
Paid‐up Shares (m)
1,095.99
Par (Bt)
5.00
Market cap (Bt bn / US$ m)
22.00/636.00
Foreign limit / actual (%)
40.00/17.30
52 week High / Low (Bt)
32.75/19.70
Avg. daily T/O (shares 000) NVDR (%)
5,167.00 6.80
Estimated free float (%)
51.25
Beta
0.74
URL CGR
www.thaicom.net
Anti‐corruption
Level 4 (Certified)
Waraporn Wiboonkanarak Analyst, no. 2482
[email protected] 66 (0) 2624‐6273
Overhanging issues cap share price performance THCOM’s core earnings continue on a downtrend given the recent orders lost domestically while costs have accelerated on the satellite launch. We roll our target price to 2017E at Bt33 (DCF) with a BUY rating maintained, but its share price should continue underperforming until the overhanging issues, particularly on regulatory control, are clarified. Slow progress on new orders THCOM’s loss of key clients from the satellite TV business (GMMB and CTH) has been partially offset by new orders from IPM and Myanmar’s Forever Group. However, the capacity ramp up of Thaicom8 dragged the utilization rate of its conventional satellites down to 59% from 75% the previous quarter. In addition to putting more effort toward retaining its client base, THCOM is expanding its presence in overseas markets, particularly the high growth Myanmar and Indian markets, to fill up the remaining capacities. For the broadband IPSTAR satellite, the bulk sales opportunities in focus markets remain intact and there should hopefully be some progress by the end of the year. THCOM expects the demand from telecom carriers to be sufficient to replace the expiration of ToT’s NSO contract in 2017. Overhang from regulatory challenges In addition to customer churn, THCOM also faces uncertainties with respect to regulatory oversight of the satellite industry. The government previously considered returning THCOM’s license‐based satellites including Thaicom7 and 8 to concession schemes. This uncertainty will overshadow the outlook on new satellite launches. We, however, see a favorable response from the Deputy PM who is also serving as acting Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE). THCOM hopes that all of the overhanging issues will be resolved by the current government. 3Q16E earnings to weaken We expect THCOM’s core earnings to retreat by 46%YoY and 39%QoQ to Bt363mn in 3Q16E due to the twin impacts of lower satellite revenue and elevating costs. Its revenue should fall by 11%YoY and 4%QoQ to Bt2.8bn due to orders lost from CTH, which stopped airing programs through THCOM in August, while its D&A charges will rise by 15%QoQ from the launch of Thaicom8. As a result, its GPM is expected to fall to 36% from 42% in 3Q15. Its shared profit from joint ventures should slip by 34%QoQ due to seasonality, but reverse from a loss last year, which mainly stemmed from exchange loss. If including the hefty Fx loss booked last year, its NP would jump 53%YoY to Bt406mn. Financials and Valuation FY Ended 31 Dec Revenues (Btmn) Net profit (Btmn) EPS (Bt) Norm EPS (Bt) Norm EPS growth (%) Dividend (Bt) BV (Bt) FY Ended 31 Dec Norm. PER (x) EV/EBITDA (x) P/BV (x) Dividend yield (%) ROE (%) Net gearing (%)
2014 12,065 1,601 1.46 1.71 24.2% 0.65 15.77 2014 23.79 8.67 2.20 1.9% 11.5% 38.2%
2015 12,454 2,122 1.94 2.11 23.5% 0.65 16.53 2015 14.98 6.66 1.75 2.2% 13.3% 37.0%
2016E 12,177 2,227 2.03 2.03 ‐3.5% 0.81 17.92 2016E 10.04 5.59 1.14 4.0% 12.1% 51.2%
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2017E 13,057 2,188 2.00 2.00 ‐1.7% 0.80 19.11 2017E 10.22 4.63 1.07 3.9% 11.0% 31.8%
2018E 13,308 2,258 2.06 2.06 3.2% 0.82 20.38 2018E 9.90 3.83 1.00 4.0% 10.6% 8.6%
Figure 1: Earnings preview Profit and Loss Statement (Btmn) Fiscal Year‐Ended Dec. Revenue Gross Profit EBITDA Share of profit from affiliate Interest Expense Other income Net profit (loss) Core profit (loss) Reported EPS (THB) Gross margin (%) EBITDA margin (%) Net margin (%) Current ratio (x) Interest coverage (x) Debt to equity (x) BVPS (Bt) ROE (%)
3Q15 3,147 1,323 1,518 (13) 86 37 265 674 0.24 42.0% 48.2% 8.4% 1.56 8.80 0.86 15.65 3.9%
2Q16 2,902 1,168 1,405 62 73 43 591 592 0.54 40.3% 48.4% 20.4% 1.91 10.23 0.85 16.60 3.2%
3Q16E 2,799 995 1,295 41 86 41 406 363 0.37 35.6% 46.3% 14.5% 0.79 5.86 0.89 17.02 1.9%
%QoQ ‐3.5% ‐14.8% ‐7.8% pm 17.9% ‐5.9% ‐31.3% ‐38.7% ‐31.3% ‐4.7% ‐2.2% ‐5.9%
2.5%
%YoY ‐11.1% ‐24.8% ‐14.7% ‐409.3% 0.0% 9.1% 53.0% ‐46.1% 53.0% ‐6.5% ‐2.0% 6.1%
9M16E 8,911 3,579 4,218 144 228 130 1,698 1,538 1.55 40.2% 47.3% 19.1% 0.79 9.13 0.89 8.7% 17.02 1.9%
%YoY ‐2.7% ‐3.8% ‐0.8% 30.9% ‐8.7% 20.4% 23.2% ‐6.2% 23.2%
2016E 12,177 4,948 5,795 223 289 146 2,227 2,148 2.03 40.6% 47.6% 18.3% 1.39 10.13 0.81 8.7% 17.92 12.1%
YTD %YoY (% of 2016E) ‐2.2% 73.2% ‐3.0% 72.3% 0.3% 72.8% 14.9% 64.9% ‐5.6% 78.9% ‐5.0% 89.2% 4.9% 76.2% ‐9.8% 71.6% 4.9% 76.2% ‐0.3% 1.2% 1.2%
8.4%
Source: THCOM and KT Zmico Research Figure 2: PER and EV/EBITDA band 12.00
25.00
+2S.D.
PER (x)
EV/EBITDA (x)
10.00
20.00
+1S.D.
15.00
8.00 +1S.D.
Average
6.00
‐0.5S.D. 10.00
Average
4.00 ‐1S.D.
‐1S.D.
5.00
2.00
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Source: THCOM and KT Zmico Research
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Note: KT ZMICO has two major shareholders, Krungthai Bank PLC (KTB) and Seamico Securities PLC (ZMICO). Therefore, prior to making investments in the securities of KTB and ZMICO, investors should consider the risk factors carefully. An executive of KT ZMICO Securities is also a board member of BCP, BTC, CI, CPI, KBS, MAJOR, MK, PACE, PSL, SVH, VNG, ZMICO, SAWAD, TFG. A management member of KT ZMICO Securities is also a board member of BTC and NFC. KT ZMICO is a financial advisor for U, LOXLEY, ZMICO, MAKRO, CPALL, SAFARI, PACE, TPOLY, M‐CHAI, TFD, SUTHA, EARTH. KT ZMICO is a co‐underwriter of RJH, BCPG, ITEL, SQ, ALLA.
Corporate Governance Report (CGR) Source: Sec, Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) Excellent (scores: 90 ‐ 100) Very Good (scores: 80 – 89) Good (scores: 70 – 79)
Satisfactory (scores: 60 – 69) Pass (scores: 50 – 59) No Logo N/A (scores: below 50)
Anti‐corruption Progress Indicator Source: Sec, Thailand's Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption programme (Thai CAC)
Level 1 (Committed) : Organization’s statement or board's resolution to work against corruption and to be in compliance with all relevant laws. Level 2 (Declared) : Public declaration statement to participate in Thailand's private sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption (CAC) or equivalent initiatives Level 3 (Established) : Public out preventive measures, risk assessment, communication and training for all employees, including consistent monitoring and review processes Level 4 (Certified) : Audit engagement by audit committee or auditors approved by the office of SEC, and receiving certification or assurance by independent external assurance providers (CAC etc.) Level 5 (Extended) : Extension of the anti‐corruption policy to business partners in the supply chain, and disclosure of any current investigations, prosecutions or closed cases Insufficient or not clearly defined policy Data not available / no policy
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BUY: Expecting positive total returns of 15% or more OVERWEIGHT: The industry, as defined by the analyst's over the next 12 months coverage universe, is expected to outperform the relevant OUTPERFORM: Expecting total returns between ‐10% primary market index by at least 10% over the next 12 months. to +15%; returns expected to exceed market returns NEUTRAL: The industry, as defined by the analyst's coverage over a six‐month period due to specific catalysts universe, is expected to perform in line with the relevant UNDERPERFORM: Expecting total returns between primary market index over the next 12 months. ‐10% to +15%; returns expected to be below market UNDERWEIGHT: The industry, as defined by the analyst's returns over a six‐month period due to specific coverage universe, is expected to underperform the relevant catalysts primary market index by 10% over the next 12 months. SELL: Expecting negative total returns of 10% or more over the next 12 months
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