Sahara Petrochemical Co. - Aljazira Capital
Sahara Petrochemical Co. July 2016
Key Financials FY14
SARmn (unless specified) Revenues Growth % Net Income Growth % EPS
Key Ratios SARmn (unless specified) FY14
AlWaha’s sales in 2Q2016 stood at SAR 449.5mn, broadly in-line with AJC estimates of SAR 463.2mn. The plant was running with operating rate of 111.5%, lower than our estimates of 115% and 116% in 1Q2016. We believe that the maintenance in 2015 had positively impacted the overall performance. We expect a more normalized and stable performance in 2016. During the quarter, average selling prices of PP declined by 23.6%YoY, but increased 13.5%QoQ. HDPE prices fell by 16.4%YoY and increased by 2.4%QoQ. LDPE decreased 16.9%YoY and increased 3.4%QoQ.
Key Market Data
FY16E FY17E 32.8% 33.5% 24.5% 8.63 0.80 7.4x 9.4% 6.7% 7.3%
Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
Market Cap (bn) YTD % 52 Week (High ) 52 Week (Low) Shares Outstanding (mn)
5.09 11.33% 14.35 7.40 438.8 Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
Shareholders Pattern Holding
Shareholders Pattern Zamil Group Holding Company Public Pension Agency Public
7.91% 5.95% 86.14%
Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
25 22 19 16 13 10
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FY15
20.6% 25.4% 31.5% 23.7% 25.9% 32.4% 20.3% 3.0% 20.9% 17.34x 104.06x 11.81 1.05x 0.74x 0.83 16.4x 14.6x 9.0x 6.1% 0.7% 7.1% 4.5% 0.5% 5.0% 5.6% 4.9% 7.3%
We update our recommendation to “Overweight” on SAHARA with a higher PT of SAR 13.60/share indicating a potential upside of 17.3%: Price Performance SAHARA is expected to post SAR 431mn in net income (0.98 EPS) for 2016, 11000 recording an increase of 898%YoY for the year supported by higher operating 10000 rate of Al-Waha plant and improved performance of the associated companies. 9000 Therefore, we update our recommendation to ‘Overweight’ for the stock 8000 with higher target price at SAR 13.60/share; indicating a potential upside of 7000 17.3% over current market price of SAR 11.60/share (as of 25th July 2016). 6000 The company is trading at forward PE and P/B of 11.8x and 0.83x respectively 5000 based on our 2016 earnings forecast, as compared to the current multiple of the petrochemical sector 17.5x.
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2,410 16.6% 589.7 36.8% 1.3
Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
Gross Margin EBITDA Margin Net Margin P/E P/B EV/EBITDA (x) ROE ROA Dividend Yield
Strong balance sheet position and improved operating cash flow to rise dividend expectation to at least SAR 0.85 DPS in 2016: By the end of 1Q2016, Sahara’s debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.31x, with a total debt of around SAR 1.92bn and cash and equivalents of SAR 1.6bn. During 2015, the management reduced its dividend payment to SAR 0.50 per share from 0.85 per share in 2014. However, we believe a strong balance sheet and improved operating cash flows should adequate to raise dividend to at least SAR 0.85 DPS in 2016.
FY16E FY17E
1,898 1,424 2,067 -20.2% -25.0% 45.1% 385.4 43.2 431.0 -32.5% -88.8% 898.2% 0.88 0.10 0.98
We believe that despite the weak average product prices, the higher operating rate from associates has strongly revived the financial earnings in 2Q2016. The income from associates is expected to stand at SAR 47.1mn, higher than our estimate of SAR 25.6mn and against a net profit of SAR 21.1mn in 1Q2016 and SAR 36.5mn in 2Q2015. The company attributed the strong earnings to decrease in the losses of its affiliates that had lately entered the commercial phase. We believe this is ascribed to the start of commercial operation of the Butanol project, which reduced the production cost of Saudi Acrylic Acid plant (SAAC).
Gross profit stood at SAR 147.1mn, above AJC estimates of SAR 125.5mn due to lower than expected production cost that expanded gross margins. Gross margin stood at 32.7% in 2Q2016, as compared to 25.9% in 1Q2016, which we believe was due to the increase in products spread. Operating profits stood at SAR 100.9mn; where the company recorded OPEX (SG & A) of SAR 46.1mn, as compared SAR 49.4mn in 1Q2016.
FY15
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Al-Waha better gross margin was supported by higher than expected income from associates and controlled OPEX in 2Q2016: 2Q-2016 net profit came above our estimates and showed a deviation of 47.6% from AJC estimates and 47.4% from the market consensus of SAR 65.4mn. SAHARA posted a net profit of SAR 96.4mn; (EPS; SAR 0.22); as compared with net profit of SAR 11.4mn in 2Q2015, and SAR 54.6mn in 1Q2016. We believe the improved results is mainly ascribed to i) better than expected production cost in Al-Waha Plant ii) decrease in losses from Saudi Acrylics company (SAAC) and Sahara and Maaden Petrochemical Company (SAMAPCO) iii) higher income from associates.
*prices as of 25nd of July 2016
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17.3%
11
Deviation (%) -2.9% 47.6%
13.60
Target Price (SAR) Upside / (Downside)
5
Actual 2Q-16 449.5 96.4 0.22
11.60
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Forecasts 2Q-16 463.2 65.3 0.15
‘Overweight’
Current Price* (SAR)
15
Amount in SAR mn; unless specified Sales revenues Net profit EPS (SAR)
Recommendation
9/
Sahara Petrochemical: Q2-2016 earnings were above our expectation; operational efficiency, higher than expected income from associates and lower losses from SAMAPCO support profits. “Overweight” recommendation on the stock with higher PT.
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Result Flash Note 2Q-2016
SAHARA
Source: Bloomberg, Aljazira Capital
Analyst
Jassim Al-Jubran +966 11 2256248 [email protected]
RESEARCH DIVISION
Acting Head of Research
Talha Nazar +966 11 2256115 [email protected]
+966 11 2256374 [email protected]
Analyst
Jassim Al-Jubran +966 11 2256248 [email protected]
Waleed Al-jubayr +966 11 2256146 [email protected]
BROKERAGE AND INVESTMENT CENTERS DIVISION RESEARCH DIVISION
Sultan Al Kadi
Analyst
General Manager – Brokerage Services &
AGM-Head of international and institutional
AGM- Head of Western and Southern Region Investment Centers & ADC
sales
brokerage
Brokerage
Alaa Al-Yousef
Luay Jawad Al-Motawa
Abdullah Q. Al-Misbani
+966 11 2256060 [email protected]
+966 11 2256277 [email protected]
+966 12 6618400 [email protected]
AGM-Head of Sales And Investment Centers
AGM-Head of Qassim & Eastern Province
Central Region
Abdullah Al-Rahit
Sultan Ibrahim AL-Mutawa
+966 16 3617547 [email protected]
+966 11 2256364 [email protected]
AlJazira Capital, the investment arm of Bank AlJazira, is a Shariaa Compliant Saudi Closed Joint Stock company and operating under the regulatory supervision of the Capital Market Authority. AlJazira Capital is licensed to conduct securities business in all securities business as authorized by CMA, including dealing, managing, arranging, advisory, and custody. AlJazira Capital is the continuation of a long success story in the Saudi Tadawul market, having occupied the market leadership position for several years. With an objective to maintain its market leadership position, AlJazira Capital is expanding its brokerage capabilities to offer further value-added services, brokerage across MENA and International markets, as well as offering a full suite of securities business. 1.
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Analyst
2. 3. 4.
Overweight: This rating implies that the stock is currently trading at a discount to its 12 months price target. Stocks rated “Overweight” will typically provide an upside potential of over 10% from the current price levels over next twelve months. Underweight: This rating implies that the stock is currently trading at a premium to its 12 months price target. Stocks rated “Underweight” would typically decline by over 10% from the current price levels over next twelve months. Neutral: The rating implies that the stock is trading in the proximate range of its 12 months price target. Stocks rated “Neutral” is expected to stagnate within +/- 10% range from the current price levels over next twelve months. Suspension of rating or rating on hold (SR/RH): This basically implies suspension of a rating pending further analysis of a material change in the fundamentals of the company.
Disclaimer The purpose of producing this report is to present a general view on the company/economic sector/economic subject under research, and not to recommend a buy/sell/hold for any security or any other assets. Based on that, this report does not take into consideration the specific financial position of every investor and/or his/her risk appetite in relation to investing in the security or any other assets, and hence, may not be suitable for all clients depending on their financial position and their ability and willingness to undertake risks. It is advised that every potential investor seek professional advice from several sources concerning investment decision and should study the impact of such decisions on his/her financial/legal/tax position and other concerns before getting into such investments or liquidate them partially or fully. The market of stocks, bonds, macroeconomic or microeconomic variables are of a volatile nature and could witness sudden changes without any prior warning, therefore, the investor in securities or other assets might face some unexpected risks and fluctuations. All the information, views and expectations and fair values or target prices contained in this report have been compiled or arrived at by Aljazira Capital from sources believed to be reliable, but Aljazira Capital has not independently verified the contents obtained from these sources and such information may be condensed or incomplete. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained in this report. Aljazira Capital shall not be liable for any loss as that may arise from the use of this report or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith. The past performance of any investment is not an indicator of future performance. Any financial projections, fair value estimates or price targets and statements regarding future prospects contained in this document may not be realized. The value of the security or any other assets or the return from them might increase or decrease. Any change in currency rates may have a positive or negative impact on the value/return on the stock or securities mentioned in the report. The investor might get an amount less than the amount invested in some cases. Some stocks or securities maybe, by nature, of low volume/trades or may become like that unexpectedly in special circumstances and this might increase the risk on the investor. Some fees might be levied on some investments in securities. This report has been written by professional employees in Aljazira Capital, and they undertake that neither them, nor their wives or children hold positions directly in any listed shares or securities contained in this report during the time of publication of this report, however, The authors and/or their wives/children of this document may own securities in funds open to the public that invest in the securities mentioned in this document as part of a diversified portfolio over which they have no discretion. This report has been produced independently and separately by the Research Division at Aljazira Capital and no party (in-house or outside) who might have interest whether direct or indirect have seen the contents of this report before its publishing, except for those whom corporate positions allow them to do so, and/or third-party persons/institutions who signed a non-disclosure agreement with Aljazira Capital. Funds managed by Aljazira Capital and its subsidiaries for third parties may own the securities that are the subject of this document. Aljazira Capital or its subsidiaries may own securities in one or more of the aforementioned companies, and/or indirectly through funds managed by third parties. The Investment Banking division of Aljazira Capital maybe in the process of soliciting or executing fee earning mandates for companies that is either the subject of this document or is mentioned in this document. One or more of Aljazira Capital board members or executive managers could be also a board member or member of the executive management at the company or companies mentioned in this report, or their associated companies. No part of this report may be reproduced whether inside or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without the written permission of Aljazira Capital. Persons who receive this report should make themselves aware, of and adhere to, any such restrictions. By accepting this report, the recipient agrees to be bound by the foregoing limitations.
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Key Financials FY14
SARmn (unless specified) Revenues Growth % Net Income Growth % EPS
Key Ratios SARmn (unless specified) FY14
AlWaha’s sales in 2Q2016 stood at SAR 449.5mn, broadly in-line with AJC estimates of SAR 463.2mn. The plant was running with operating rate of 111.5%, lower than our estimates of 115% and 116% in 1Q2016. We believe that the maintenance in 2015 had positively impacted the overall performance. We expect a more normalized and stable performance in 2016. During the quarter, average selling prices of PP declined by 23.6%YoY, but increased 13.5%QoQ. HDPE prices fell by 16.4%YoY and increased by 2.4%QoQ. LDPE decreased 16.9%YoY and increased 3.4%QoQ.
Key Market Data
FY16E FY17E 32.8% 33.5% 24.5% 8.63 0.80 7.4x 9.4% 6.7% 7.3%
Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
Market Cap (bn) YTD % 52 Week (High ) 52 Week (Low) Shares Outstanding (mn)
5.09 11.33% 14.35 7.40 438.8 Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
Shareholders Pattern Holding
Shareholders Pattern Zamil Group Holding Company Public Pension Agency Public
7.91% 5.95% 86.14%
Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
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FY15
20.6% 25.4% 31.5% 23.7% 25.9% 32.4% 20.3% 3.0% 20.9% 17.34x 104.06x 11.81 1.05x 0.74x 0.83 16.4x 14.6x 9.0x 6.1% 0.7% 7.1% 4.5% 0.5% 5.0% 5.6% 4.9% 7.3%
We update our recommendation to “Overweight” on SAHARA with a higher PT of SAR 13.60/share indicating a potential upside of 17.3%: Price Performance SAHARA is expected to post SAR 431mn in net income (0.98 EPS) for 2016, 11000 recording an increase of 898%YoY for the year supported by higher operating 10000 rate of Al-Waha plant and improved performance of the associated companies. 9000 Therefore, we update our recommendation to ‘Overweight’ for the stock 8000 with higher target price at SAR 13.60/share; indicating a potential upside of 7000 17.3% over current market price of SAR 11.60/share (as of 25th July 2016). 6000 The company is trading at forward PE and P/B of 11.8x and 0.83x respectively 5000 based on our 2016 earnings forecast, as compared to the current multiple of the petrochemical sector 17.5x.
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2,410 16.6% 589.7 36.8% 1.3
Source: Company reports, Aljazira Capital
Gross Margin EBITDA Margin Net Margin P/E P/B EV/EBITDA (x) ROE ROA Dividend Yield
Strong balance sheet position and improved operating cash flow to rise dividend expectation to at least SAR 0.85 DPS in 2016: By the end of 1Q2016, Sahara’s debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.31x, with a total debt of around SAR 1.92bn and cash and equivalents of SAR 1.6bn. During 2015, the management reduced its dividend payment to SAR 0.50 per share from 0.85 per share in 2014. However, we believe a strong balance sheet and improved operating cash flows should adequate to raise dividend to at least SAR 0.85 DPS in 2016.
FY16E FY17E
1,898 1,424 2,067 -20.2% -25.0% 45.1% 385.4 43.2 431.0 -32.5% -88.8% 898.2% 0.88 0.10 0.98
We believe that despite the weak average product prices, the higher operating rate from associates has strongly revived the financial earnings in 2Q2016. The income from associates is expected to stand at SAR 47.1mn, higher than our estimate of SAR 25.6mn and against a net profit of SAR 21.1mn in 1Q2016 and SAR 36.5mn in 2Q2015. The company attributed the strong earnings to decrease in the losses of its affiliates that had lately entered the commercial phase. We believe this is ascribed to the start of commercial operation of the Butanol project, which reduced the production cost of Saudi Acrylic Acid plant (SAAC).
Gross profit stood at SAR 147.1mn, above AJC estimates of SAR 125.5mn due to lower than expected production cost that expanded gross margins. Gross margin stood at 32.7% in 2Q2016, as compared to 25.9% in 1Q2016, which we believe was due to the increase in products spread. Operating profits stood at SAR 100.9mn; where the company recorded OPEX (SG & A) of SAR 46.1mn, as compared SAR 49.4mn in 1Q2016.
FY15
5/
Al-Waha better gross margin was supported by higher than expected income from associates and controlled OPEX in 2Q2016: 2Q-2016 net profit came above our estimates and showed a deviation of 47.6% from AJC estimates and 47.4% from the market consensus of SAR 65.4mn. SAHARA posted a net profit of SAR 96.4mn; (EPS; SAR 0.22); as compared with net profit of SAR 11.4mn in 2Q2015, and SAR 54.6mn in 1Q2016. We believe the improved results is mainly ascribed to i) better than expected production cost in Al-Waha Plant ii) decrease in losses from Saudi Acrylics company (SAAC) and Sahara and Maaden Petrochemical Company (SAMAPCO) iii) higher income from associates.
*prices as of 25nd of July 2016
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17.3%
11
Deviation (%) -2.9% 47.6%
13.60
Target Price (SAR) Upside / (Downside)
5
Actual 2Q-16 449.5 96.4 0.22
11.60
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Forecasts 2Q-16 463.2 65.3 0.15
‘Overweight’
Current Price* (SAR)
15
Amount in SAR mn; unless specified Sales revenues Net profit EPS (SAR)
Recommendation
9/
Sahara Petrochemical: Q2-2016 earnings were above our expectation; operational efficiency, higher than expected income from associates and lower losses from SAMAPCO support profits. “Overweight” recommendation on the stock with higher PT.
Please read Disclaimer on the back
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Result Flash Note 2Q-2016
SAHARA
Source: Bloomberg, Aljazira Capital
Analyst
Jassim Al-Jubran +966 11 2256248 [email protected]
RESEARCH DIVISION
Acting Head of Research
Talha Nazar +966 11 2256115 [email protected]
+966 11 2256374 [email protected]
Analyst
Jassim Al-Jubran +966 11 2256248 [email protected]
Waleed Al-jubayr +966 11 2256146 [email protected]
BROKERAGE AND INVESTMENT CENTERS DIVISION RESEARCH DIVISION
Sultan Al Kadi
Analyst
General Manager – Brokerage Services &
AGM-Head of international and institutional
AGM- Head of Western and Southern Region Investment Centers & ADC
sales
brokerage
Brokerage
Alaa Al-Yousef
Luay Jawad Al-Motawa
Abdullah Q. Al-Misbani
+966 11 2256060 [email protected]
+966 11 2256277 [email protected]
+966 12 6618400 [email protected]
AGM-Head of Sales And Investment Centers
AGM-Head of Qassim & Eastern Province
Central Region
Abdullah Al-Rahit
Sultan Ibrahim AL-Mutawa
+966 16 3617547 [email protected]
+966 11 2256364 [email protected]
AlJazira Capital, the investment arm of Bank AlJazira, is a Shariaa Compliant Saudi Closed Joint Stock company and operating under the regulatory supervision of the Capital Market Authority. AlJazira Capital is licensed to conduct securities business in all securities business as authorized by CMA, including dealing, managing, arranging, advisory, and custody. AlJazira Capital is the continuation of a long success story in the Saudi Tadawul market, having occupied the market leadership position for several years. With an objective to maintain its market leadership position, AlJazira Capital is expanding its brokerage capabilities to offer further value-added services, brokerage across MENA and International markets, as well as offering a full suite of securities business. 1.
RATING TERMINOLOGY
Analyst
2. 3. 4.
Overweight: This rating implies that the stock is currently trading at a discount to its 12 months price target. Stocks rated “Overweight” will typically provide an upside potential of over 10% from the current price levels over next twelve months. Underweight: This rating implies that the stock is currently trading at a premium to its 12 months price target. Stocks rated “Underweight” would typically decline by over 10% from the current price levels over next twelve months. Neutral: The rating implies that the stock is trading in the proximate range of its 12 months price target. Stocks rated “Neutral” is expected to stagnate within +/- 10% range from the current price levels over next twelve months. Suspension of rating or rating on hold (SR/RH): This basically implies suspension of a rating pending further analysis of a material change in the fundamentals of the company.
Disclaimer The purpose of producing this report is to present a general view on the company/economic sector/economic subject under research, and not to recommend a buy/sell/hold for any security or any other assets. Based on that, this report does not take into consideration the specific financial position of every investor and/or his/her risk appetite in relation to investing in the security or any other assets, and hence, may not be suitable for all clients depending on their financial position and their ability and willingness to undertake risks. It is advised that every potential investor seek professional advice from several sources concerning investment decision and should study the impact of such decisions on his/her financial/legal/tax position and other concerns before getting into such investments or liquidate them partially or fully. The market of stocks, bonds, macroeconomic or microeconomic variables are of a volatile nature and could witness sudden changes without any prior warning, therefore, the investor in securities or other assets might face some unexpected risks and fluctuations. All the information, views and expectations and fair values or target prices contained in this report have been compiled or arrived at by Aljazira Capital from sources believed to be reliable, but Aljazira Capital has not independently verified the contents obtained from these sources and such information may be condensed or incomplete. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained in this report. Aljazira Capital shall not be liable for any loss as that may arise from the use of this report or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith. The past performance of any investment is not an indicator of future performance. Any financial projections, fair value estimates or price targets and statements regarding future prospects contained in this document may not be realized. The value of the security or any other assets or the return from them might increase or decrease. Any change in currency rates may have a positive or negative impact on the value/return on the stock or securities mentioned in the report. The investor might get an amount less than the amount invested in some cases. Some stocks or securities maybe, by nature, of low volume/trades or may become like that unexpectedly in special circumstances and this might increase the risk on the investor. Some fees might be levied on some investments in securities. This report has been written by professional employees in Aljazira Capital, and they undertake that neither them, nor their wives or children hold positions directly in any listed shares or securities contained in this report during the time of publication of this report, however, The authors and/or their wives/children of this document may own securities in funds open to the public that invest in the securities mentioned in this document as part of a diversified portfolio over which they have no discretion. This report has been produced independently and separately by the Research Division at Aljazira Capital and no party (in-house or outside) who might have interest whether direct or indirect have seen the contents of this report before its publishing, except for those whom corporate positions allow them to do so, and/or third-party persons/institutions who signed a non-disclosure agreement with Aljazira Capital. Funds managed by Aljazira Capital and its subsidiaries for third parties may own the securities that are the subject of this document. Aljazira Capital or its subsidiaries may own securities in one or more of the aforementioned companies, and/or indirectly through funds managed by third parties. The Investment Banking division of Aljazira Capital maybe in the process of soliciting or executing fee earning mandates for companies that is either the subject of this document or is mentioned in this document. One or more of Aljazira Capital board members or executive managers could be also a board member or member of the executive management at the company or companies mentioned in this report, or their associated companies. No part of this report may be reproduced whether inside or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without the written permission of Aljazira Capital. Persons who receive this report should make themselves aware, of and adhere to, any such restrictions. By accepting this report, the recipient agrees to be bound by the foregoing limitations.
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