KGB RHB
KGB RHB
improving offtakes for the industrial gas segment. With the large chunk of 1.8 222
the outstanding orderbook linked to WD, general contracting (GC) works 1.6 199
now contribute about 36% of outstanding orderbook vs 57% for UHP and 1.4 176
process engineering (7%). Historically, the higher-margin UHP segment
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contributed c.70% of its orderbook. Management has maintained the
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guidance for GP and NP margins at c.15% and c.5%.
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Looking at other specialty gases. KGB has obtained halal certification 0.6 85
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from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). While it is
a pre-requisite to venture into the lucrative F&B segment, the expansion
would be managed carefully so as not to trigger a competitive response Source: Bloomberg
from the industry leader (Linde Malaysia). Its liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2)
plant utilisation rate rose to 60% (50,000 tonnes pa capacity) in 3Q21 from
<50% in 1H21, with the opening up of economic activities under the National
Recovery Plan. We expect the utilisation rate to reach 80% in FY22 on
stronger export orders. Management is eyeing other specialty gases and
will be adding more skid tanks for the transportation of LCO2 to Singapore.
…and LCO2 for durian freezing. A new and potentially lucrative segment Overall ESG Score: 2.80 (out of 4)
being explored is the freezing of durians for the export market using LCO 2 E: GOOD
which appears to be a more efficient alternative to liquid nitrogen. Frozen KGB is committed to preserving the environment through
durians is a key component of Malaysian exports, with 30,000 tonnes of various practices such as reducing electricity and water
consumption. It is also managing the usage of materials to
durian valued at MYR74.1m exported in FY20. reduce waste. There is, however, a lack of environmental
statistics on pollution and waste management
S: GOOD
Apart from up-to-standard health & safety policies, we see
active community engagements, and efforts to uplift
Forecasts and Valuation Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21F Dec-22F Dec-23F employee relations. KGB is focused on attracting and
Total turnover (MYRm) 380 395 493 751 644 retaining talent, and helping employees develop their skills
Recurring net profit (MYRm) 23 22 33 45 42
to drive further success
G: GOOD
Recurring net profit growth (%) 20.3 (5.8) 49.0 36.4 (7.3) KGB's chairman is also its Group CEO. The Board does not
Recurring P/E (x) 63.57 67.45 45.27 33.18 35.81 utilise independent sources to identify the appointment of
P/B (x) 9.6 8.9 7.8 6.6 5.8 directors, which could limit operational checks and
balances. A third-party investor relations unit facilitates
P/CF (x) 70.44 32.51 58.20 36.53 30.64
communication with the investment community, with
Dividend Yield (%) 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.8 0.7 periodic meetings convened
EV/EBITDA (x) 38.86 42.07 30.26 21.97 23.44
Note:
Return on average equity (%) 18.0 10.8 18.3 21.6 17.3 Small cap stocks are defined as companies with a market
Net debt to equity (%) net cash net cash net cash net cash net cash capitalization of less than USD0.5bn.
Source: Company data, RHB
Financial Exhibits
Asia Financial summary (MYR) Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21F Dec-22F Dec-23F
Malaysia Recurring EPS 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.05
Construction & Engineering DPS 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01
Kelington Group BVPS 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.26 0.30
KGRB MK Return on average equity (%) 18.0 10.8 18.3 21.6 17.3
Neutral
Valuation metrics Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21F Dec-22F Dec-23F
Valuation basis Recurring P/E (x) 63.57 67.45 45.27 33.18 35.81
DCF (WACC: 7.5%, TG: 1.5%) P/B (x) 9.6 8.9 7.8 6.6 5.8
FCF Yield (%) (0.8) 2.3 1.4 2.4 2.9
Key drivers Dividend Yield (%) 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.8 0.7
i. Stellar growth of the semiconductor industry in EV/EBITDA (x) 38.86 42.07 30.26 21.97 23.44
ii. China; EV/EBIT (x) 42.36 49.67 32.95 23.41 25.17
iii. Growing outstanding orderbook;
iv. New LCO2 business. Income statement (MYRm) Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21F Dec-22F Dec-23F
Total turnover 380 395 493 751 644
Key risks Gross profit 64 59 82 122 107
Key downside risks: EBITDA 37 34 46 62 57
i. A sector valuation de-rating; Depreciation and amortisation (3) (5) (4) (4) (4)
ii. Weaker-than-expected earnings and margins;
Operating profit 34 28 42 58 53
iii. Slower-than-expected orderbook replenishment.
Net interest (1) (2) (3) (2) (1)
Company Profile Pre-tax profit 32 21 39 56 52
Kelington is involved in ultra-high purity (UHP) delivery Taxation (8) (3) (6) (11) (10)
systems, process engineering and general contracting. Reported net profit 24 17 33 45 42
The company commenced maiden production of liquid Recurring net profit 23 22 33 45 42
carbon dioxide (LCO2) in 4Q19.
Cash flow (MYRm) Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21F Dec-22F Dec-23F
Change in working capital (8.5) 18.3 (11.2) (8.0) 3.0
Cash flow from operations 21.1 45.7 25.6 40.7 48.5
Capex (33.5) (11.2) (5.0) (5.0) (5.0)
Cash flow from investing activities (35.2) (12.0) (6.0) (5.0) (5.0)
Dividends paid (8.1) (4.8) 0.0 (8.2) (11.2)
Cash flow from financing activities 32.8 11.7 0.0 (33.2) (36.2)
Cash at beginning of period 67.1 85.2 132.0 150.8 153.3
Net change in cash 18.7 45.4 19.5 2.5 7.3
Ending balance cash 85.1 131.4 151.5 153.3 160.7
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Date Recommendation Target Price Price
Price Close
2021-12-01 Neutral 1.75 1.62
2.0 Recommendations & Target Price
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Buy Neutral Sell Trading Buy Take Profit Not Rated 2020-11-17 Neutral 1.55 0.82
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Dec-16 Apr-18 Jul-19 Oct-20 2020-08-13 Neutral 1.14 0.55
2020-06-05 Neutral 1.01 0.49
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2020-05-19 Neutral 1.16 0.57
2020-03-13 Buy 1.32 0.48
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