F&N’s earnings to be driven by export growth, cost efficiency

F&N’s earnings to be driven by export growth, cost efficiency
August 20, 2018, Monday



KUCHING: Analysts project the future earnings of Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) to be driven by the continued strong export growth and improved cost efficiency as a result of cost optimisation efforts and better economies of scale.

Following a visit to F&N Dairies Manufacturing plant in Selangor Halal Hub, the research arm of MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research) highlighted that F&N targets total export revenue to reach RM800 million by 2020.

According to MIDF Research, as of the first nine months of financial year 2018 (9MFY18), export contributes 16 per cent of total revenue whilst for F&N’s Malaysia and Thailand segments, these grew 20 per cent year on year (y-o-y) and 10 per cent y-o-y respectively.

“We estimated export revenue to contribute between the range of RM642.9 million to RM710.6 million for FY18,” the research arm said.

“Assuming the same rate of growth, F&N poised to achieve its total export revenue target before 2020.”

MIDF Research noted that F&N’s two main segments, the Malaysian and Thailand segments, which contribute 57.1 per cent and 42.9 per cent respectively to total revenue (including export) are currently facing intense completion.

The research arm further noted that F&N’s domestic market share for sweetened condensed milk has slipped from 59 per cent in FY14 to 52.4 per cent as of the first half of FY18 (1HFY18).

“Despite the declining market share, revenue dropped marginally by 0.4 per cent y-o-y and 0.3 per cent y-o-y in the 9MFY18.

“Nevertheless, we expect a stronger revenue growth due to pre-sales and services tax (SST) purchase and new innovative products set to be launched in Malaysia and Thailand market next year.”



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