Earnings Results
10 November 2017
Transportation & Logistics
Asia Aviation
AAV Current
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2018 TP
Exp Return
THAI CAC
CG 2016
BUY
BUY
6.30
7.30
+ 15.9%
N/A
4
Consolidated earnings BT (mn)
2015
2016
2017E
2018E
Normalized earnings
1,283
1,949
1,404
1,760
Net profit
1,078
1,869
1,577
1,760
0.26
0.40
0.29
0.36
EPS (Bt) – Norm EPS (Bt)
0.22
0.39
0.33
0.36
% EPS growth
488.7
73.3
-15.6
11.6
Dividend (Bt)
0.10
0.15
0.13
0.15
BV/share (Bt)
5.8
6.2
5.8
6.4
EV/EBITDA (x)
12.2
10.1
11.6
10.0
PER (x) – Norm
23.8
15.7
21.8
17.4
PER (x)
28.3
16.3
19.4
17.4
PBV (x)
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.9
Dividend yield (%)
1.6
2.4
2.4
2.3
ROE (%)
3.8
6.2
4.9
5.1
4,850
4,850
4,850
4,850
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
YE No. of shares (million) Par (Bt)
Source: Company data, FSS estimates
Performance has passed bottom and begins to recover from 3Q17 onward 3Q17 normalized earnings slightly miss estimate AAV’s 3Q17 net profit comes in at Bt261mn (+53% Q-Q, -34% Y-Y). It’s slightly higher than expected thanks to larger-than-expected FX gain of Bt72mn. Excluding such item, normalized earnings are equal to Bt189mn (+35% Q-Q, -47% Y-Y). It’s slightly lower than expected due to belowestimate average airfare of Bt1,460 (-1% Q-Q, -7% Y-Y). The Q-Q jump is made possible by a rise in the number of passengers (+5% Q-Q) and a decrease in funding cost (-13% Q-Q) after the company has cancelled the financial lease of two aircraft before it ends. The Y-Y fall can be blamed on a decline in average airfare after there was pressure from fierce price competition. Moreover, operating cost jumped 11% Y-Y after crude surged, while the government increased excise tax on jet fuel oil used on all domestic flights. About to get into high season in 4Q17-1Q18 AAV’s 9M17 net profit amounts to Bt1bn (-45% Y-Y). It’s sufficient to secure 64% of our full-year estimate. Looking ahead, we expect operating performance outlook to remain upward from 4Q17 to 1Q18 thanks to the tourism industry’s high season. In 4Q17, we expect net profit to hit this year’s peak. Moreover, we believe it will grow both Q-Q and Y-Y. The Y-Y increase is likely to be attributed to the low base last year when there were negative impacts from the government’s crackdown on zero-dollar tours and the mourning in this country. Moreover, domestic tourism sentiment recovers and there is a short-term catalyst from government stimulus, which allows certain consumer spending made during November 11- December 3, 2917 as tax deductible. Given that, we stand by our 2017E net profit at Bt1.6bn (-16% Y-Y) before it turns to grow by 12% Y-Y next year. Maintain BUY rating at 2018 TP of Bt7.3 We have bullish view towards AAV’s operating performance which looks set to improve thanks to robust demand in the tourism industry. Moreover, the company increases its competitiveness through route expansion to cover the CLMV market and India and focuses on its popular domestic routes. This should help ease the fierce price competition. Meanwhile, we believe a rise in crude will have limited impact because AAV has hedged 80% of its one-year jet fuel oil consumption against such risk. AAV currently trade at forward PE of 17x and PBV of 0.9x, lower than its historical average of 21x and 1.3x, respectively. Hence, there is limited downside. In the past one month, the counter decreased by 5%, lagging the most when compared to its airline peers, i.e. BA, THAI, and NOK, all of which were down by just 4% on average. Such scenario is not in line with the company’s profitability, which is the strongest in the airline space. What’s more, operating performance has positive momentum from 4Q17 to next year. Hence, We retain our BUY rating on AAV at our 2018 TP of Bt7.3. AAV has announced interim DPS of Bt0.15, implying dividend yield of 2.4%. It will go XD on November 22. The dividend will be paid on December 7, 2017.
Analyst: Jitra Amornthum Register No.: 014530 Assistant Analyst: Thanyatorn Songwutti Tel.: +662 646 9966 email:
[email protected] www.fnsyrus.com
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AAV 3Q17 Earnings Results
Comment
(Bt mn) Revenues
3Q17 8,734
2Q17 8,336
%Q-Q 4.8
3Q16 8,145
%Y-Y 7.2
Operating Cost
7,738
7,466
3.6
6,944
11.4
Gross profit
997
870
14.6
1,201
-17.0
SG&A
714
697
2.4
659
8.4
Interest expense
149
172
-13.4
160
-7.2
Normalized earnings
189
141
34.5
357
-47.1
Net profit
261
171
53.1
397
-34.1
11.4
10.4
1.0
14.8
-3.3
Norm earnings margin (%)
2.2
1.7
0.5
4.4
-2.2
Net profit margin (%)
3.0
2.0
0.9
4.9
-1.9
Gross margin (%)
In 3Q17, revenues increased 7% Y-Y thanks to a rise in the number of passengers (+14% Y-Y) and a gain in ancillary revenue (+16% Y-Y).
Operating cost jumped 11% Y-Y due to a rise in jet fuel cost, an increase in excise tax for jet fuel oil, and increased expense in line with fleet expansion
Net profit amounts to Bt261mn (+53% Q-Q, -34% Y-Y). Excluding extra item, i.e. FX gain of Bt72mn from Baht appreciation, normalized earnings are equal to Bt189mn (+35% Q-Q, -47% Y-Y).
Source: Company and FSS Research
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AAV Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) – Corporate Governance Report Rating 2016
Sc ore Range
Rating
Desc ription
100-90
Excellent
80-89
Very Good
70-79
Good
60-69
Satisfactory
50-59
Pass
<50
no logo given
n/a
IOD (IOD Disclaimer) The Corporate Governance Report (CGR) of Thai listed Companies is based on a survey and assessment of information which companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the Market for Alternative Investment (“listed companies”) disclose to the public. The CGR is a presentation of information from the perspective of outsiders on the standards of corporate governance of listed companies. It is not any assessment of the actual practices of the listed companies, and the CGR does not use any non-public information. The CGR is not therefore an endorsement of the practices of the listed companies. It is not a recommendation for investment in any securities of any listed companies or any recommendation whatsoever. Investors should exercise their own judgment to analyze and consider any information relating to the listed companies presented in this CGR report. No representation or warranty is made by the Institute of Directors or any of its personnel as to the completeness or accuracy of the CGR report or the information used.
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Thailand's Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption programme (Thai CAC) 1 CG Score 2016 from Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) 2 Companies participating in Thailand's Private Sector Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption programme (Thai CAC) under Thai Institute of Directors (as of October 28, 2016) are categorised into: - companies that have declared their intention to join CAC, and - companies certified by CAC.
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