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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


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Aug 24 - Tesla and others begin record vehicle recall in China

  • Aug 24 - China's XPeng Q2 revenue rises on increased vehicle deliveries

  • Aug 24 - Chinese EV maker Leapmotor's H1 revenue and profit rise on higher deliveries, exports


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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