EFERT - 3QCY23 Analyst Briefing Takeaways, (AKD Off the Analyst's Desk Oct 19, 2023)
EFERT - 3QCY23 Analyst Briefing Takeaways
EFERT just held its corporate briefing session to discuss the 3QCY23 results. To recall, the company posted a consolidated PAT of PkR9.6bn/PkR15.0bn (EPS: PkR7.17/sh/PkR11.27/sh) for the 3QCY23/9MCY23. Above expectation result came on the back of growth in the topline owing to high retention prices and better margins due to unchanged gas cost for the period. An interim dividend of PkR6.0/sh was paid out for the outgoing quarter, taking total 9MCY23 dividend payout to PkR12.5/sh.
- As per the company, production capacity has been enhanced by 170KT owing to the 60 day turnaround last year. The impact of that has been realized during the latter part of this year.
- No planned turnaround for 4QCY23.
- Company is prepared for any gas price increases, supports gas unification plan of the government. Focus remains on plant’s production efficiency, whereas cost control remains on the agenda. No such impact on EPS (under PkR0.25/sh impact as per company’s CFO).
- Last turnaround costed US$50mn.
- Company remains committed to paying out hefty dividends, barring any capital investments for which cashflows may be diverted. Turnarounds are scheduled after every 2-3 years.
- Company strives to maintain an optimal debt to equity ratio for the Mari pressure enhancement project, however is more focused on procurement of compressors, LC opening, and other technical aspects.
Engro Fertilizers Limited is a Pakistan-based company, which is engaged in manufacturing, purchasing and marketing of fertilizers. The Company's brands include Engro Urea, Engro NP, Engro DAP, Zingro, Engro MOP, Engro SSP and Engro Zarkhez. Engro NP is the Company's fertilizer brand with Nitrogen and Phosphorous content in equal quantity. Engro DAP primarily contains Di-Ammonium Phosphate, and is imported by Engro EXIMP and marketed by the Company. Engro DAP is marketed in approximately 50 kilogram bags. Zingro is a micronutrient fertilizer, and is imported by Engro EXIMP and marketed by the Company. Engro Zarkhez has Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium, and is primarily offered for sugar cane, fruit orchards, vegetables, potato and tobacco farming. Engro Envy is primarily offered to urban market for gardens, lawns, flower beds, fruit plants and ornamental plants. The Company is a subsidiary of Engro Corporation.
AKD Securities Ltd. is one of the leading securities firm in Pakistan, providing a comprehensive range of investor focused services, including equity brokerage, economic and securities research, investment banking and financial advisory services. AKD Securities accounts for more than 6% of the average daily value of the Karachi Stock Exchange. AKD Securities was the first brokerage house to launch an online trading platform in Pakistan in November 2002 and now has the largest market share with over 6000 customers. This has helped diversify and expand the retail investor base in the country and ushered in a whole new universe of investors to the stock market.
AKD Securities Ltd. caters to a diversified group of domestic and international institutional investors, high net worth individuals and upscale retail clients, including expatriate Pakistanis. With high quality research, unparalleled execution and distribution capability for both regular and large block trades, AKD Securities Ltd. has earned an outstanding reputation in the Pakistani securities industry.Outside of commercial banks, AKD Securities Ltd. is one of the biggest capital market firms in the country. AKD Securities is the leader in raising and providing risk capital in underwriting, market making and mergers and acquisitions in Pakistan. Good corporate governance and professionalism are emphasized throughout the firm and AKD Securities Ltd. is amongst the very few companies to have introduced a firm-wide comprehensive CODE of ETHICS, overseen by an independent compliance manager.Ultimately, our success is based on the quality of service we provide to our customers and the trust and confidence reposed in us by them. Our focus, therefore, remains on customer satisfaction at all levels in the company.
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