Sembcorp Industries - Phillip Securities 2019-05-17: More Seasonal Effects

SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD (SGX:U96)

Sembcorp Industries - More Seasonal Effects

SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD (SGX:U96)'s 1Q19 revenue and net profit missed our expectations due to the lower revenue recognition from the Marine segment and seasonality.
Both SEIL Project 2 and UKPR enjoyed seasonal benefits.
Temporary shutdown of SEIL Project 1 translated into a net loss.
A trivial profit contribution from Marine segment, and liquidity issue raises concerns.
After incorporating the target price of S$1.76 for Sembcorp Marine, based on sum-of-the-parts method, we maintain our call to BUY with an unchanged target price of S$3.75.

In 1Q19, SEIL Project 2 (formerly known as SGPL) reported S$2mn net profit with an 83% PLF. The improved performance was due mainly to the widened spark spread for the short-term contracted positions. 1,070 MW of capacity is subject to spot tariff at the moment.

In 1Q19, UKPR delivered S$18mn profit from operations due to the recognition of the triad payment offset by lower PFO from Teessides’ operations due to shutdowns of the Wilton plants. However, it will not contribute a constant profit over each quarter or year owing to the fluctuation demand from the capacity market.

In 1Q19, SEIL Project 1 had a net loss of S$11mn due mainly to 55 days of suspension of work. However, the loss will be covered by insurance which is underway. The normalised quarterly net profit from Project 1 is around S$14mn to $15mn.

SEMBCORP MARINE LTD (SGX:S51) reported a net profit of S$1.7mn in 1Q19. The net order book continues to decline (1Q19: S$5.8bn vs FY18: S$6.2bn). Increasing gearing and declining cash raise concerns.

The catalyst for the further improvement of Sembcorp Industries' performance is the long-term PPA for 500 MW for SEIL Project 2. There are some uncertainties over the regulatory change of the UK power market resulting from Brexit.
On the other hand, we do not expect a turnaround from Sembcorp Marine in the near term, so it dims the healthy growth outlook of the group.

After incorporating the target price of S$1.76 for Sembcorp Marine, based on sum-of-the-parts method, we maintain our call to BUY with an unchanged target price of S$3.75.

Chen Guangzhi Phillip Securities Research | https://www.stocksbnb.com/ 2019-05-17

SGX Stock Analyst Report BUY MAINTAIN BUY 3.75 SAME 3.75