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Analyst Pin-board ANV – Turnaround in 2022

  • We expect ANV’s earnings to bounce back strongly in 2022 and reach the level of 2018 – 2019, driven by (1) Pangasius industry is entering a new growth cycle; (2) Both ANV’s export volume and export price to recover in 2022, (3) Gross margin to improve driven by the advantage of self-supplied raw materials. Consequently we forecast ANV’s revenue and NPAT to be VND 5,169 Bn (or USD 225 Mn, +48% YoY) and VND 673 Bn (or USD 29 Mn, +426% YoY). 2022 EPS will be VND 5,294.
  • In 1Q-FY22, we forecast revenue and NPAT to reach VND 1,283 Bn (+81% YoY) and VND 192 Bn (+201% YoY). Per AgroMonitor, in 2M-2022, ANV’s export volume and export price witnessed strong recovery by 58% YoY and 109% YoY, respectively.
  • Updated TP comes at VND 53,000, implying a 2022F P/E of 10x. We have a BUY recommendation on ANV with an expected return of 27% (including 2% cash dividend yield) for a one-year horizon.

Pangasius industry is entering a new growth cycle. Per VASEP, Vietnam’s pangasius export value soared 88% YoY to reach USD 645 Mn in 1Q2022 due to the recovery of global whitefish demand. While the US market accelerated pangasius imports in the context of high inflation to gear consumer’s demand toward seafood products, the EU and China markets have recovered due to low inventory after a year of reducing pangasius imports. VASEP forecasts Vietnam’s pangasius export value will grow 22% YoY in 2022.

Compared to the 2018 growth period supported by a decrease in raw fish supply, we believe that the 2022 growth cycle will be more sustainable and prolonged, buoyed by both reduced raw fish supply and increased consumption demand. In addition, the shortage of Russia’s whitefish will continue to boost the demand for pangasius. Therefore, we expect Vietnam’s pangasius exports to maintain high until at least end-2022. We realize that ANV’s business results have been in line with Vietnam’s pangasius export value due to the diversified export markets. Hence, we view that ANV’s earnings will rebound strongly in 2022 – 2023 (Figure 1)

Underlying
Nam Viet

Nam Viet Corporation (Navico) is a Vietnam-based company engaged in seafood processing. It is also involved in aquaculture activities, as well as the processing and export of fresh and value-added pangasius products. The Company also manufactures fish oil, fish powder, biodiesel and other derived products, such as adhesives. It is involved in chromium ore mining and the manufacturing of ferrochrome for steel production activities. In addition, it is engaged in paper packaging manufacture and packaging printing. Other activities include civil and industrial construction as well as fertilizer production.

Provider
Viet Dragon Securities
Viet Dragon Securities

Viet Dragon Securities belongs to top 20 biggest securities companies in terms of chartered capital in Vietnam. With a qualified, dedicated and professional team, a widespread network, advanced technology, diversified products and services, and good relationship with local and foreign institutions, we provide a wide range of services and products to our clients both individuals and institutions, both local and foreign. We commit to provide our clients with promising investment opportunities and a comprehensive and professional financial investment services.

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Analysts
Son Tran

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