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Gamuda
(Results Review): 3QFY12:
Results met expectations (Maintain HOLD, TP: RM3.53) [download
report]
Gamuda’s 9MFY12 results came in within both our and
consensus expectations, well on track to beat last FY11’s net profit of
RM425.4m. Despite its property earnings having gone up since the start of FY12,
the annualised pretax profit growth in the segment has slid to 51% in 3QFY12
from 138% in 1QFY12, possibly due to weakening buyer sentiment amid global
economic uncertainty. We think that Gamuda would mitigate any further downside
risk faced by its property division via faster profit recognition from works on
the 81%-completed Northern double-tracking project, which is expected to peak
about 2 quarters from now. Maintain HOLD with target price at RM3.53 based on
our sum-of-parts valuation.
We resume coverage on UMW Holdings with a Hold call and target price of
RM9.70 based on the sum-of-parts valuation. The Group’s automotive division
will remain the key revenue generator as it continues to dominate both the
national and non-national car segment. In addition, the O&G division
managed to return to black in 1Q12, recording a PBT of RM29.9m supported by
additional contributions from Naga 3 and Hakuryu 5 rigs and higher revenue from
oilfield products and services. We expect stable earnings for UMW’s equipment
and manufacturing & engineering divisions.
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confidence slumps, German unemployment rises
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