Boe Varitronix H1 revenue rises 6% on Europe, America strength
Boe Varitronix H1 revenue rises 6% on Europe, America strength
Overview
Hong Kong automotive display maker's H1 revenue rose 6% yr/yr, driven by Europe and America
Net profit for H1 fell 14% due to one-off financial asset losses
Excluding one-off items, underlying profit rose 31% on improved efficiency and cost optimisation
Outlook
Company expects continued revenue growth in Europe and emerging markets, driven by project wins
Company sees ongoing pressure in China auto market due to weak demand and policy changes
Company to focus on expanding smart cockpit solutions and AI-driven innovation
Result Drivers
EUROPE AND AMERICA SALES - Co said revenue growth was driven by increased sales to major customers in Europe and America
EFFICIENCY AND COST OPTIMISATION - Co attributed underlying profit growth to enhanced production and operational efficiency, continued optimisation of manufacturing costs, and improved receivables credit exposures
WORKFORCE OPTIMISATION - Co said staff costs decreased due to enhanced operational efficiency and workforce optimisation initiatives
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Revenue |
| HK$7.06 bln |
|
H1 Net Income Attributable |
| HK$133 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the electronic equipment & parts peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Boe Varitronix Ltd is HK$6.50, about 74.3% above its August 25 closing price of HK$3.73
The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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