The house says the petrochemicals producer may deliver a record profit in 2011, driven by higher demand, strong product margins and an increasing price divergence between natural products and synthetic alternatives. "High oil prices are beneficial as Petronas Chemicals' products track oil price increases with a 91% correlation," says Maybank.
In addition, as Japan is a major petrochemical producer (estimated 7.5% of Asia's total supply), "we think the earthquake and tsunami impact will cause shortages of supply which may support higher product prices," it adds. Maybank forecasts 2011E recurring net profit at MYR4.43 billion vs MYR2.94 billion in 2010. The stock is flat at MYR6.59.
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