FY10 net profit of RM70.9m was above expectations, exceeding street’s FY10E net profit of RM59.9m by 18% and our RM56.7m by 25% . Eastern & Oriental (EOB) recorded FY10 sales of RM780.4m (+91% YoY) due to launches and sales of St Mary Service Residences (Block C, A) and Quayside Resort.

YoY, FY10 net profit moved strongly into the black vs. FY09’s net loss, mainly attributed to FY09’s one-off losses and provisions amounting to c.RM30m. Commencement of billings from St Mary, completion of Waterside Suites @ STP (100% take -up) and improved take-ups for Acacia (semi-detached) @ STP were main earning drivers. Property gross margins were much stronger at 35% given product mix leaning towards higher margin products.
Fair value slightly higher at RM1.27 based on 0.9x peer PBV on FY11E BV/share of RM1.41. At current price, EOB is attractive at 0.6 x PBV vs 0.8x historical averages. But we think earnings still need to catch-up as FY11-12E recurring PER of 12x-9x is only on par with peer’s 12x-10x. Hence, we reiterate our Trading BUY on EOB given 1) strong YoY earnings growth from on-going projects (2yr CAGR of 29%) 2) positive news flow from new projects like Yap Kwan Seng and Kemensah Heights 3) intention to convert ICSLS to EOB shares.
Trading Buy Recommendation
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