SCC has revised its business strategy to prioritise the production of green products and reduce production costs by incorporating alternative fuels and renewable energy into its processes. SCC is also adjusting its feedstock plans for the petrochemical business to enhance flexibility. Additionally, SCC has reduced its capex to align with the increasingly challenging business outlook. We have a negative outlook on the petrochemical business. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt276.00.
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SCC reported a net profit of Bt3.7b for 2Q24, up 53% qoq, which aligns with both our and consensus forecasts. This improvement is attributed to reduced losses in the petrochemical business and higher dividend income. However, the net profit for 3Q24 is expected to decline qoq due to lower demand for cement and PVC during the off-peak season, coupled with ongoing weakness in polyolefin spreads. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt250.00.
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We estimate 2Q24 net profit to recover qoq, reaching Bt3.5b, up 46% qoq. Despite ongoing weaknesses in the cement and petrochemical businesses, the company recognised Bt1.0b in dividend income. However, 3Q24 net profit is projected to decline qoq due to continued low cement demand and weak spreads of polyolefin. Consequently, we cut our 2024 net profit forecast from lower spread of polyolefin assumptions. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt250.00.
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Summary RAK Ceramics - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT analysis, product and service offerings and corporate actions, providing a 360˚ view of the company. Key Highlights RAK Ceramics (RAK) is a designer and manufacturer of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware. It provides ceramic and gres porcelain tiles, bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware, faucets, tableware and mega slabs. RA...
SCC reported a net profit of Bt2.4b in 1Q24 from a net loss of Bt1.1b in 4Q23, in line with our expectations and 17% better than consensus forecasts, driven by the recovery of the CBM and SCGP businesses, while the chemical business remained weak. For 2Q24, we expect a decline in core profit both qoq and yoy due to weak petrochemical spreads, including the CBM and SCGP businesses entering the low season. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt282.00.
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We expect 1Q24 net profit to recover qoq driven by an improved operating performance across all business segments and no extraordinary item like that seen in 4Q23. However, overall cement and chemicals demand growth is slower than expected, which is exerting pressure on 2Q24 net profit. Momentum of net profit will recover in 4Q24 from accelerated government budget disbursement and recovering petrochemical demand. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt282.00.
SCC reported a loss of Bt1.6b, down qoq and yoy on impairment assets at a factory in Myanmar, with the CBM and SCGC businesses reporting a net loss on a slowdown in purchasing power and weak petrochemical spreads. However, we maintain our negative outlook on the petrochemical business as the large increase in new production capacity is a factor pressuring spreads. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt308.00.
We estimate SCC’s 4Q23 net profit at Bt1.0b, down 58% qoq as a result of weak petrochemical spreads and increased stock loss. However, we expect 2023 net profit to be in line with our expectations. Meanwhile, we cut our core profit forecast by 11%, reflecting higher-than-expected increases in financial costs as well as a reduction in SCGP's core profit estimate. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt308.00.
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