ISOTEAM LTD.
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ISOTEAM (ISO SP) - Missed Expectations
- ISOTeam missed expectations with its latest 3QFY17 results as intensified competition saw the R&R segment revenue drop, offsetting A&A and C&P gains.
- However, there are early signs of upturn in the property market, new contribution drivers (renewables and Rong Shun) as well as new growth area (pest removal).
- Nonetheless, we opt to cut 2017-18 earnings by 26.7% and 19.2% respectively.
- Maintain BUY with new DCF target price of S$0.54, implying 12.6x FY18F PE.
WHAT’S NEW
3QFY17 missed expectations.
- 3QFY17 results came in below our expectations as intensified competition caused contributions from the R&R segment to dip, leading to a 17.3% drop in total revenue.
- Nonetheless, PATMI still increased 18.9% yoy thanks to a tax credit compared to an S$0.8m tax expense last year.
Revenue gains from A&A and C&P offset by R&R dip caused by intensified competition.
- While revenue contributions from A&A and C&P segments improved 16.8% and 131.7% respectively, R&R revenue dropped 45.5% as the property sector remained sluggish with excess contractor capacity.
- Contractors which previously focused on private projects are now bidding for public projects, adding to the competition.
STOCK IMPACT
R&R could pick up amidst early signs of upturn in the property market.
- R&R’s revenue dip is no longer a timing issue as we previously expected.
- On the bright side, there are signs of stabilisation amidst early signals of a possibly upturn in the property market. As such, management is expecting new order wins to pick up with benefits starting next year.
One-off bad debt write-offs could hit S$1.7m for the year.
- Bad debts for the year could rise to as much as S$1.7m as management shared that two of its private clients had filed for bankruptcy.
Renewable energy and Rong Shun to act as new contribution drivers.
- We expect renewable energy (SolarNova) and the new subsidiary, Rong Shun, to contribute to bottom-line in 2HFY17.
- Backed by the seller’s profit guarantee, we expect Rong Shun to deliver S$0.8m in net profit in 2HFY17.
Pest removal could be a new growth area.
- A new non-toxic pesticide, jointly developed with E-Organic Solutions, has ended its trial period with the Tampines Town Council.
- Other than Tampines, six other town councils have also expressed interest and we note how this could become a new growth area for ISOTeam.
EARNINGS REVISION/RISK
Decrease FY17-18 earnings until greater certainty.
- Nonetheless, we opt to take a more conservative stance until there is greater certainty and cut FY17-18 earnings by 26.7% and 19.2% respectively.
VALUATION/RECOMMENDATION
Maintain BUY with new S$0.54 DCF-based target price.
- With lowered earnings, we derive a new DCF based target price of S$0.54, implying 12.6x FY18F PE.
SHARE PRICE CATALYST
- More contract wins from renewable energy or other new business segment that will propel earnings to the next level.
- Better-than-expected dividends payout.
Edison Chen
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2017-05-15
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