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First Resources - RHB Invest 2017-02-06: FBB Output To Boost Earnings

First Resources - RHB Invest 2017-02-06: FBB Output To Boost Earnings FIRST RESOURCES LIMITED EB5.SI

First Resources - FBB Output To Boost Earnings

  • First Resources closed 2016 with its FFB output declining by 6.4%. This is an improvement from management’s guidance of a 10% decline, but in line with our projections. 
  • We expect FFB growth to return to normal levels of 5-10% going forward. 
  • We also raise FY16 earnings forecasts by 19% and FY17-18 by 2-5% to reflect higher PK prices while adjusting our latest in-house forex assumptions. 
  • We believe valuations are fair at current levels, already reflecting the stronger earnings growth outlook. 
  • No change to our NEUTRAL recommendation but slightly raise our TP to SGD2.00 (from SGD1.80, 3% upside).


Decent recovery in FFB output in 4Q16. 

  • First Resources’ FFB production showed a decent recovery in 4Q16, rising 12% QoQ from 3Q and 14% YoY. This led to a decline in its FY16 FFB output, moderating to -6.4% (from -14% in 9M16). This is higher than management’s guidance of -10% YoY decline, but in line with our projection of -7% YoY for FY16.


FFB growth to return to normal from FY17. 

  • Going forward, we expect First Resources’ FFB growth to return to its normal from FY17, as its trees fully recover from the El Nino impact. 
  • We expect the company to register FFB growth of 5-10% pa for FY17-18, as there is not much contribution from new areas coming into maturity over the next few years.


Earnings raised. 

  • We raise our earnings for FY16 by19% and FY17-18 by 2- 5% taking into account: 
    1. Higher PK prices (+24% for FY16/17) on the back of the current supply crunch for lauric oils; 
    2. The change in our in-house USD/IDR assumptions to 13,700 (from 13,300) for FY17/18.


NEUTRAL maintained. 

  • Post-earnings revision, we raise our TP to SGD2.00, which implies 2017F P/E of 19x and EV/ha of USD13,000. This is in line with its peers, which trade in the USD10,000-15,000/ha range.
  • First Resources’ large exposure to Riau (67%) puts it at risk in the face of weak weather-led productivity, while valuations look fair at current levels.
  • Key risks to our call include the weather, as well as global supply and demand dynamics of edible oils.




Singapore Research RHB Invest | http://www.rhbinvest.com.sg/ 2017-02-06
RHB Invest SGX Stock Analyst Report NEUTRAL Maintain NEUTRAL 2.00 Up 1.800



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